Mansour Id-Deen, Founder and Executive Director of Inter-City Services Inc. (ICS)
Mansour Id-Deen is the Founder and Executive Director of Inter-City Services Inc. (ICS) in Berkeley, CA. Since 1984, his organization has provided comprehensive workforce training and job placement services to thousands of Bay Area residents. As a respected community leader in the Bay Area and KPIX (CBS Local) Jefferson Award recipient, Mr. Id-Deen has dedicated his life to serving and elevating marginalized and underserved communities.
ICS provides comprehensive employment training and job placement services to thousands of Bay Area residents. We combine traditional content based education with hands-on classroom training and cutting-edge computer technology. Research shows that this combination is a necessary, viable, and effective approach for success in today’s business world. ICS strongly believes that business and community partnerships are the key to a thriving society. With our focus on accomplishment through the constant pursuit of excellence, our main objectives are to instill workplace character values: a sense of pride and professionalism, dignity, respect, integrity, and excellence throughout our diverse student body.
Our mission is to equip adult and young adult dislocated workers, Veterans, and underserved populations with the tools they need to succeed in today’s rapidly changing economy. Through partnerships with local businesses, educational institutions, and government agencies, we connect participants to training opportunities that lead to industry-recognized certifications and sustainable careers.