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The Challenge
Rising inequality and unequal access to opportunity are hurting working families across San Diego County and holding back businesses who cannot find talent.
of Californians are working and living in poverty
job postings v. people unemployed
young adults in San Diego are not working or in school
The Opportunity
Our region’s businesses, workers and families will thrive when we unlock the potential of every San Diegan to succeed. True opportunity is achieved through access to networks, knowledge and resources like transportation and child care alongside lifelong learning to help workers acquire skills relevant to a rapidly changing economy.
Our Approach
We take a people-centered approach to enhancing the region’s economic health and stability through programs we run, research we do and the people we bring together. We recognize the uniqueness of individuals and businesses and connect them with the specific resources they need to succeed.
The Impact
On average, for every $1 spent on our operations and programs, $2 is put back into the economy as wages.
services provided to job seekers annually
reported cost savings by businesses in FY18
