Student applies for an internship and lands a senior-level position

July 26, 2022

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After Hamed Seyedi was let go from his director position of 15 years, he decided to continue his education and earned a digital marketing certificate as a part of the Workforce Partnership’s continuing education program offered in partnership with UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies.

Robert levels up with Construction Career Jumpstart

May 30, 2022

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Robert Stocking wanted to take his real estate building compliance career to the next level and joined the Construction Career Jumpstart (CCJ) program. Our marketing team spoke with Robert to learn about his experience and what his favorite part of the program was.

Student navigates entering the workforce during height of the pandemic

April 29, 2022

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Samay Williams is a graduate of San Diego State University. After not finding a job in her field, she got in touch with Back to Work San Diego Connect2Careers. We spoke with Samay to learn about her experience navigating the workforce during the pandemic.

Student is reaching their goals with help from Gateway program

April 6, 2022

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Samvathna Em, who goes by Sam, was attending San Diego College of Continuing Education when he heard about the San Diego Gateway to College and Career program. This program supports immigrants, refugees and English language learners in self-sufficiency and personal empowerment. We asked Sam about his goals, experience with the program and dream job.

Participant reenters the field they love through hard work and support

March 2, 2022

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Windy Ortiz had been involved in the justice system and got connected to our Reentry Works program, Prison to Employment. We connected with Windy to hear about her personal experience and what advice she’d give to others who are interested in the program.

Training Jumpstarts Journey Down Lucrative Career Path

March 2, 2022

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Gregory and Richard recently graduated from Construction Career Jumpstart as pre-apprentices and were invited to join the Electrical Training Institute as apprentices; a process that typically takes several years of work , before being considered as apprentices. Here, Electrical Training Institute staff, Garrett and Marcus, discuss how Gregory and Richard made the jump in less than one year.

Access, Inc. Brews Up Support for Young Adult and Small Business

March 2, 2022

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Cynthia and Khea, co-owners of Café X: By Any Beans Necessary connected with Workforce partner, Access Inc., to hire Betsy, a young adult looking for an internship opportunity. Read on to learn how the community partnerships like these are building San Diego’s future leaders.

Participant reenters the workforce with the help of tech programs

February 4, 2022

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Rebecca Beyene is completing a user experience (UX) design certificate through an ISA. She shared her experience with us–what she liked, learned and what advice she has for others who are considering TechHire.  

Program leads to 20-year career with the San Diego Workforce Partnership

January 4, 2022

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Martha Guzman is a finance specialist with the San Diego Workforce Partnership and has been with the organization for more than 20 years. She took some time to tell us about her experience with the program and what motivated her to seek out training.

TechHire gives college student real-world work experience

December 7, 2021

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Natalie Hickey is a current student who was looking for work experience. She joined the TechHire program and was placed as a digital marketing support intern with the San Diego Parks Foundation. Here Natalie tells us about her experience and what advice she has for others who are interested in finding a job.