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Ronald is a marketing and communications specialist on our communications team. He tells us about a typical day for himself, what he enjoys doing outside of work and his favorite aspects of workforce development.

Dawn Renae Rasmussen’s journey in healthcare administration has been one marked by dedication, hard work, and a relentless pursuit of growth. As she navigated through a changing industry, she found the need to take a step further in her career and enrolled in the San Diego Workforce Partnership’s (SDWP’s) Healthcare Administration Pathways program. Through the program, she began studying the healthcare revenue cycle through UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies.

The California Workforce Association’s (CWA) annual Workcon conference is a setting where workforce development professionals from around the state converge to exchange ideas, share best practices and foster connections in an effort to drive future workforce development initiatives. We have summarized some emerging topics for workforce development boards to consider that can have a significant impact on workforce development in their region.

After a long career in the title insurance industry, Barbara was faced with the harsh reality of job insecurity, shattering her retirement hopes. After being downsized several times and struggling to find stable employment, she contacted the San Diego Workforce Partnership (SDWP) and enrolled in the Older Adult Workforce program as part of the program’s first cohort. Barbara developed the tools she needed in the program to adjust to a changing workforce.

Tiffani is a program specialist on our trainings team. She tells us about her typical day, what she likes about working in workforce development and how she spends her time off.

Reentering to the workforce after a gap in employment has historically been a daunting and overwhelming experience due to concerns about skill gaps or acclimatizing to the workforce. Mothers are among the largest population of job seekers returning to the workforce, with the considerable challenge of validating their value.

At just 19 years old, Summer’s workforce journey is just getting started. Born and raised in East Oakland, influenced by her mother’s strong work ethic and desire for independence, she began working at 16. With the help of different community organizations and nonprofits like the San Diego Workforce Partnership (SDWP), as a part of the Access to Career Pathways for Foster Youth program, she is offered a reliable support system while she navigates her career journey.

Gaby Ledezma is a program specialist supporting our County Foster Youth program. Gaby tells us about her typical day, what she enjoys about workforce development and how she spends her time out of the office.

Workforce leaders Tracy Eckard, Haley Stanton and Minola Clark Manson share the valuable insights they garnered from the 2024 National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB) “The Forum,” conference in Washington, D.C.

Employment stands as the foremost contributor to diminishing recidivism rates, underscoring how joblessness remains a key predictor of reoffending. Throughout the nation, organizations and advocates for justice reform have played a pivotal role in changing public perception and the narratives for justice-involved individuals, leading to what today is designated as Second Chance Month.