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A New Pathway for a California Wellness Workforce

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See how Lift CA is bringing together education, community, employers, and career pathways to support the people and businesses shaping the future of fitness, wellness, sports, and performance.

Build the Future of California’s Fitness, Wellness & Performance Workforce

California | Launching Late 2026

Join Lift CAL, a national workforce initiative connecting people and businesses across health, fitness, wellness, sports, and performance.

Whether you’re a trainer, coach, career starter, gym, studio, wellness employer, or community partner, Lift CAL is designed to create clear pathways into education, certification, hiring, and long-term career growth.

Together, we’re building a stronger local talent pipeline through free certificate opportunities, employer connections, career development, and workforce partnerships that support both individuals and businesses in San Diego’s growing wellness economy.

Get connected with Lift CAL

Complete the Interest Form

Lift San Diego Pathways

See the Lift San Diego Pathway community in action, are you a trainer or business?

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    I’m a Trainer, Staff Member, or Career Starter
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    I’m a Business, Gym, Studio, or Wellness Employer

Frequently asked questions

What is Lift CAL?

Lift CAL is a state workforce initiative designed to connect the nation’s fitness, wellness, sports, and performance community with certificate education, career development, employer connections, and workforce opportunities.

Who is Lift CAL for?

Lift CAL is for trainers, coaches, career starters, students, gyms, studios, wellness employers, sports organizations, performance businesses, and community partners interested in growing our nation’s wellness workforce.

When does Lift CAL begin?

Lift CAL is expected to launch in late 2026. By completing the interest form, you can stay informed about upcoming opportunities, updates, and ways to get involved.

Are there opportunities for businesses and employers?

Yes. Gyms, studios, wellness businesses, sports organizations, and performance employers can connect with Lift CAL to explore workforce partnerships, hiring pathways, talent development, and community engagement opportunities.

How do I get involved?

Complete the interest form on this page. A member of the Lift CAL team can follow up with more information based on whether you’re interested as an individual, employer, business, or community partner.

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