San Diego is the third largest Workforce Investment Area in California, based on the region's rates of poverty and unemployment.

Economic

More than 30% of the region's specialty trade construction firms reported having worked on a green building project.

2010 Clean Energy Report,
San Diego Foundation

Demographic

The top 2 cities competing with San Diego to attract college-educated professionals ages 25-35 are Austin and Boston.

The Equinox Center

Legislative

The largest employer in the County of San Diego is the federal government, with 43,500 employees.

San Diego Daily Transcript Sourcebook

Technological

1115 patents were granted in San Diego during the first quarter of 2011, up 19% from the previous quarter.

CONNECT Innovation Report

Environmental

In San Diego County, there are more than 1200 LEED Accredited Professionals and Green Associates.

San Diego Green Building Council

Five primary factors impacting our workforce:

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Funding Philosophy Service Stewardship Learning

Funding Philosophy

With over $260 million in funds strategically dispersed to community programs, SDWP is dedicated to building San Diego's workforce.

186,000 people in the community have benefited from SDWP programs and services between 2002–2008.

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Partners
& Programs

The Workforce Partnership funds job training programs to meet the region's demand for qualified workers.

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Highlights