"Transforming Lives, Building Futures."

"Together We Build Stronger Communities."

"Empowering Second Chances Through Opportunity."

"Creating Pathways to Success and Self-Sufficiency."

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Empowering Second Chances Through Opportunity

Welcome to the Fresno Career Development Institute (FCDI)

Our Mission
FCDI is dedicated to transforming lives by providing comprehensive employment, training, and educational services to economically disadvantaged adults and high-risk youth. Our goal is to empower individuals, especially those reintegrating from incarceration, by helping them achieve self-sufficiency and meaningful employment. We believe everyone deserves a second chance to rebuild their future.

Better Living

Community

Education

Civil

Medical

Job Training and Placement

We connect participants to high-demand industries and offer industry-specific training in fields such as solar energy, industrial technology, and more. Our partnerships with local businesses create direct pathways to meaningful employment.

Comprehensive Support

Through our wraparound services, we address individual needs—providing job readiness training, vocational education, mental health support, and substance abuse counseling—to enable personal and professional growth.

Community Partnerships

FCDI collaborates with local employers, educational institutions, community organizations, and other groups to create a support network that fosters long-term success for our participants.

The Honorable Keshia Thomas
Executive Director, Fresno Career Development Institute (FCDI)

Keshia Thomas is a dedicated leader, community advocate, and proud mother of two sons and a daughter, as well as a loving grandmother to two grandsons. First elected in 2018 to serve as Trustee for Fresno Unified School District’s Edison High Region 1, she has continuously demonstrated her commitment to uplifting her community. As Executive Director of the Fresno Career Development Institute, Keshia has been a vital force in bridging gaps and ensuring equitable access to clean mobility and essential services.

Under her leadership, FCDI has fostered impactful community outreach and engagement processes, capturing widespread attention and driving meaningful change. Keshia’s dedication to service is deeply rooted in education, with a focus on empowering children of color to achieve equitable opportunities alongside their peers. She is passionate about engaging parents in their children’s educational journeys and creating pathways for training and employment. Keshia Thomas’s unwavering commitment continues to uplift and inspire her community, making a lasting impact in the Central Valley and beyond.