What Makes a Quality Job

What Makes a Quality Job—and Why It Matters for Your Future

At Employment Connection, we believe a good job is more than just a paycheck. It’s a path to long-term success, well-being, and stability. That’s why we encourage our customers to aim for quality jobs—roles that support career growth, provide security, and contribute to a better life for you and your family.

But what exactly makes a job “quality”? Tulare County’s Job Quality Framework helps us define this through five key pillars:

Growth & Development

A quality job supports your long-term career.

• Clear career paths

• On-the-job training and education programs

• Recognition for your work and performance

Compensation & Stability

You deserve a job that pays fairly and supports a stable life.

• A living wage

• Full-time opportunities with predictable schedules

• Job security that helps you plan for the future

Health & Safety

Safe work environments protect both your body and mind.

• Access to healthcare and wellness resources

• Mental health support

• Compliance with safety laws and standards

Wealth & Benefit Sharing

Great jobs support long-term financial health.

• Retirement plans or financial counseling

• Paid leave and family support benefits

• Bonuses or profit-sharing plans

Workplace Culture & Empowerment

The best workplaces value your voice and your identity.

• Inclusive, respectful environments

• Opportunities to provide feedback and contribute

• Ethical and socially responsible practices

Choosing a quality job leads to better health, more stability, and greater opportunities—not just for you, but for your entire family. At Employment Connection, we help you identify which employers offer these types of opportunities and prepare you to succeed in them.

Through our career coaching, workshops, training programs, and youth@work services, we help customers in Tulare County:
✔ Discover career paths with long-term growth
✔ Build skills and certifications needed for high-quality jobs
✔ Connect to employers who value their workforce

Visit your local Employment Connection Center today or call us to schedule an appointment. Let’s work together to land the job that works for you—now and in the future.

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