Expanding opportunities for justice-impacted Californians through education and workforce development

April 28, 2025

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The Foundation for California Community Colleges (FoundationCCC) has been dedicated to fostering innovation and excellence within the higher education system of California Community Colleges. FoundationCCC aims to improve access to affordable, quality education and training for students facing systemic barriers, including first-generation college students, low-income families, veterans and individuals impacted by the justice system.

Meet the team ensuring a fair chance for the justice impacted

April 25, 2025

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At the heart of the San Diego Workforce Partnership’s Reentry Works services are three passionate advocates who bring lived experience, deep empathy and relentless commitment to supporting justice-impacted individuals: Dee Dorsey, director of population-specific programs, program specialist Izzy Moreno and Shannon White.

North County Employers Ready to Hire 16–24-Year-Olds at ‘First Job’ Hiring Event at San Marcos Community Center

April 9, 2025

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San Diego Workforce Partnership, Project Next, and SDNEDC help young adults land their first job at an hiring fair to be held at San Marcos Community Center.

How Project Next is helping students thrive, industries grow and communities prosper

April 8, 2025

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Project Next is dedicated to helping students receive personalized career coaching, hands-on experiences, and direct industry connections by establishing Future Centers within high schools. Their services empower students to make informed decisions about their next steps—whether that involves attending college, pursuing technical training, entering apprenticeships, joining the military or going directly into the workforce.

San Diego Workforce Partnership Powers ‘Fair Chance’ Month Using Community to Open Doors for Justice-Involved Workers

April 1, 2025

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In honor of Fair Chance Month, also known as Second Chance Month—a nationwide initiative aimed at ensuring that individuals returning from incarceration have meaningful opportunities to rebuild their lives—the San Diego Workforce Partnership (SDWP) is highlighting the urgent need to expand employment opportunities for justice-involved individuals.

Iris’s Journey from Administration to Substance Use Counseling

March 14, 2025

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After 16 years in administration, Iris from El Cajon unexpectedly found a passion for SUD counseling. Discovering an apprenticeship program through SDWP, she jumped at the chance to enhance her education. Now registered with CADTP and preparing for her state exam, Iris is on the path to becoming a certified addiction counselor.

Staff profile: Meet Kimberly Pitts

February 28, 2025

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Kimberly is a program specialist who leads our Older Adult Workforce program. In this piece, she shares her proudest professional moment, what she enjoys most about workforce development and how she spends her time off.

San Diego Workforce Partnership announces new leadership of its governing boards 

February 24, 2025

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The San Diego Workforce Partnership (SDWP) has announced key leadership appointments to its two governing boards of directors, strengthening its commitment to workforce development and economic mobility in the San Diego region. 

 

 

San Diego Workforce Partnership, Gaylord Hotels, and Southwestern College launch March hiring blitz to fill 800 jobs at new Gaylord Pacific Resort in Chula Vista

February 12, 2025

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The San Diego Workforce Partnership will co-host a series of free, day-long career fairs in March with Gaylord Hotels and Southwestern College to provide immediate employment opportunities for job seekers in South County.

Transforming lives through peer support training

February 7, 2025

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Samantha worked a series of minimum-wage jobs, including her role as a shift lead at Denny’s. For nearly two decades, she found herself trapped in a cycle of low-paying jobs with little opportunity for advancement. After being released from custody, Samantha was on probation, and her criminal record frequently hindered her ability to find meaningful employ.