2014
Peter Callstrom joins a panel of experts for 2014 Economic Trends Event
January 9, 2014
On January 9, 2014 the San Diego Business Journal hosted its annual Economic Trends Event that focused on key issues, challenges and opportunities for our region in 2014. Panelists (pictured) included: Mary Ann Barnes, Senior Vice President/Executive Director, Kaiser PermanenteThomas van
San Diego Futures Foundation is helping youth explore careers in technology
January 9, 2014
San Diego Futures Foundation (SDFF) offers Digital Literacy Training—a new, innovative program in partnership with Fab Lab San Diego and ReCenter—funded by the San Diego Workforce Partnership. FREE scholarships are available for eligible out-of-school youth, ages 18 – 21, who live in the
Bank of America Merrill Lynch Career Center offers Résumé Strategies workshop
January 8, 2014
Need help tailoring your resume for the new year? Kick off 2014 by attending the Résumé Strategies workshop at the new downtown San Diego Central Library location. Event detailsRésumé Strategies workshopFriday, January 17, 201410 a.m. to 12 p.m. LocationBank of
Peter Callstrom to travel to D.C. for Workforce Development Council winter meeting
January 8, 2014
The United States Conference of Mayors is hosting the annual Workforce development Council (WDC) Winter Meeting in Washington, D.C., on January 22-23, 2014. The U.S. Conference of Mayors takes the lead in bringing national attention to the challenges and potential
Event | Lunch & Learn featuring Jerry Sanders
January 7, 2014
Click here to register! Join the Pacific Center for Workforce Innovation (PCWI) for a lunch presentation featuring Jerry Sanders, President & CEO of the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, March 4, 2014. Former Mayor Jerry Sanders will discuss the current
Community Partner Spotlight | Commission on Gang Prevention and Intervention
January 6, 2014
Peter Callstrom, President & CEO of SDWP, is one of 20 commissioners that serve on the City of San Diego’s Commission on Gang Prevention and Intervention. The Commission was established in response to the concerns emerging in San Diego neighborhoods
SDWP has more than 1000 followers on Twitter! Join the conversation.
January 6, 2014
Are you following us on Twitter? Have you “liked” us on Facebook? Learn more about workforce development issues impacting our region. SDWP provides daily posts on Twitter, including the latest labor market data, upcoming events, and program updates. From announcements
Doug Sawyer set to retire from the United Way of San Diego County
January 3, 2014
The United Way of San Diego County’s Doug Sawyer is retiring after eight years as the President and CEO. Sawyer led the United Way through a transformation – strategically investing to improve early grade reading, financial self-sufficiency, and ending homelessness. Last
New year, new tax credits available to local businesses
January 2, 2014
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (Go-Biz) hosted a local workshop on its new California Competes Tax Credit. Following the dissolution of the state’s Enterprise Zone program in 2013, new programs have been created in its place under