Our Story
More Than a School.
A Full Ecosystem of Support.
Western Medical Training Center was founded on a simple belief: that access to a healthcare career should not depend on how much money you have or where you started. We built WMTC to change that — and then we built an entire ecosystem around it. We equip individuals and businesses with solutions to thrive.
Mission
Why We Exist
We equip individuals and businesses with solutions to thrive through affordable education, access to resources, employment, and business consulting services.
We do this through three connected organizations: Equip Resource Solutions removes barriers through supportive services, WMTC builds skills, and Equip Human Solutions opens career doors. Together, they form a complete pathway from first opportunity to lasting success.
Vision
Where We're Going
To create a world where everyone has the opportunity to achieve economic security and individual well-being, resulting in strong communities.
Strong individuals. Strong communities. Strong futures.
One Mission. Three Organizations.
The Equip Ecosystem
Each organization plays a distinct role in a connected journey — from removing barriers through supportive services, to building career skills, to placing graduates in lasting employment.
Equip Resource Solutions
501(c)3 Nonprofit
A 501(c)3 nonprofit providing supportive services and coordination of care that remove the barriers standing between individuals and opportunity — so people can pursue education, employment, and economic well-being.
- Supportive services coordination
- Barrier identification & removal
- Wraparound care navigation
- Community resource connections
Western Medical Training Center
Healthcare Certification Training
Affordable, accredited healthcare certification programs — all under $2,500. Hybrid, online, and in-person at our San Diego HQ & Learning Lab.
- All programs under $2,500
- NHA-aligned certifications
- Equip HS Career Skills Lab
- Externship & job placement
Equip Human Solutions
Career Placement & Staffing
Your all-encompassing hub for integrated business, education, and workforce solutions. EHS connects WMTC graduates with employers through tailored career placement, resume coaching, interview prep, and long-term staffing — equipping people and organizations to thrive.
- Direct employer job placement
- Resume & interview coaching
- Healthcare staffing solutions
- Long-term career advancement
What Drives Us
Our Core Values
Accessibility
Healthcare careers should be within reach for everyone — regardless of income, background, or circumstance. All programs under $2,500.
Excellence
NHA-aligned certifications, AHA-approved CPR, and state-approved programs. We hold ourselves to the highest standards so our graduates do too.
Community
We are rooted in San Diego and committed to the communities we serve — in collaborative partnership with SDHC, CVS Health, San Ysidro Health, YMCA of San Diego County, San Diego American Indian Health Center, Bay Area Occupational Medicine Group, and more.
Whole-Person Support
Through ERS's supportive services and barrier removal, WMTC's education, and EHS's career placement — we walk with people from first opportunity to lasting success.
Empowerment
We equip people with the education, resources, and employment connections they need — so they can build economic security for themselves and their families.
Outcomes
Our measure of success is yours. Externship placement, job connections, and career advancement support are built into every program.
Recognition
Early Honors
Still in our early chapter as the Equip Ecosystem — and already being recognized for the work. These nominations reflect what our students, partners, and community already know.
Ruby Award
San Diego Business Community
Nominated for the Ruby Award — one of San Diego's most recognized honors for businesses making a meaningful impact in the community. A testament to WMTC's role in building economic mobility and workforce opportunity across the region.
Presby's Leadership Impact Award
Individual Leadership Recognition
Our founder was nominated for the 2025 Presby's Leadership Impact Award — recognizing individuals whose leadership has created lasting, positive change in the lives of others. A reflection of the mission that drives everything we build.
Built Together
Collaborative Partnerships
WMTC's impact is amplified through a network of collaborative partnerships — each one playing a distinct and vital role. Some fund student training, some remove barriers to access, some provide clinical sites, and some connect graduates to careers. Together, we build pathways that no single organization could create alone.
Bay Area Occupational Medicine Group
Bay Area PartnerIn collaboration with WMTC, Bay Area Occupational Medicine Group serves as our dedicated Bay Area clinical learning location. Bay Area students complete their didactic coursework online alongside WMTC's San Diego cohorts — sharing the same curriculum, instructors, and community. Their hands-on clinical experience and externship hours are then coordinated directly through Bay Area Occupational Medicine Group, ensuring local, high-quality patient care exposure close to home.
San Diego Housing Commission
SDHC may have funding resources available for eligible housing commission clients pursuing workforce training. Interested students are encouraged to contact SDHC directly to learn about current programs and determine whether they qualify.
Learn moreCVS Health
CVS Health donated the Equip Human Solutions Career Skills Lab at our San Diego HQ — enabling hands-on pharmacy technician training and bridging students directly to employment.
Learn moreSan Ysidro Health
San Ysidro Health provides clinical collaboration and community health access, connecting WMTC graduates with one of San Diego's largest Federally Qualified Health Centers.
Learn moreYMCA of San Diego County
The YMCA of San Diego County is a community referral and support partner. They may connect community members to WMTC programs as part of broader workforce and wellness initiatives.
Learn moreSan Diego American Indian Health Center
SDAIHC is a community health partner that may refer members to WMTC programs as part of workforce development efforts. Interested individuals are encouraged to connect with SDAIHC directly to explore available resources.
Learn moreInternational Rescue Committee
The IRC is a community partner that may refer newly arrived refugees and immigrants to WMTC programs as part of workforce integration efforts. Individuals are encouraged to work directly with their IRC case manager to explore available options.
Learn moreWMTC also collaborates with Concentra, DaVita, MAAC, Urban Street Angels, The Bridge, Generations, Heart to Serve, Equip Human Solutions, and additional community organizations across San Diego and the Bay Area.
Many of our students are hired directly from their externship site.
Your externship isn't just a graduation requirement — it's your first real job interview. WMTC places you at a site that fits your passion, so you show up as your best self from day one.
50+
Approved sites across San Diego County
16+
Healthcare specialties to explore
1-on-1
Coordinator match for every student
A Network Built Around Your Passion
We don't assign externship sites — we match you to one. Every student works one-on-one with an externship coordinator to find a placement that fits their program, schedule, location, and the specialty they're most excited about. Whether you're drawn to pediatrics, cardiology, pharmacy, or community health, we connect you with a real team doing real work in that space.
Specialties Across Our Network
The externship-to-hire path is real. Many WMTC graduates receive job offers directly from their externship site — sometimes before they've even completed their final hours. When you're placed somewhere that matches your goals, you don't just complete hours. You build relationships, prove your skills, and position yourself as the obvious hire.
The featured partners above are just a sample of our broader network spanning San Diego County and the Bay Area — including hospitals, community health centers, specialty clinics, urgent care centers, and retail and health-system pharmacies.
Visit Us
New HQ & Learning Lab
Now Open
- 1814 Fifth Avenue, Suite #101 & #102 San Diego, CA 92101
- (833) 258-2221
- [email protected]
Ready to take the first step? Enroll in a program, attend an event, or simply reach out — we're here to walk with you every step of the way.