2015
Life Sciences Summer Institute part of $4M Amgen pledge to bring hands-on biotech to students
October 21, 2015
Amgen Foundation announced investing $4 million to support and strengthen the Amgen Biotech Experience program across the United States, Puerto Rico, United Kingdom and Ireland, which includes an engaging series of labs that effectively bring biotechnology into the classroom. Life Sciences
Biocom’s member-driven focus advances Life Sciences industry
October 20, 2015
Biocom is a regional trade association that supports over 700 members within the Life Sciences industry throughout Southern California. On behalf of the industry, Biocom works on public policy, capital development, workforce development, group savings, network building and member communications.
San Diego unemployment, employment and labor force decrease in September
October 16, 2015
The San Diego Monthly Employment Report (August 2015 to September 2015) shows decreases in the civilian unemployment rate, employment and labor force. Highlights from the report include: San Diego’s unemployment rate was 4.6 percent in September, down 0.5 percent from
From refugee to refuge: Lian Thang’s story
October 14, 2015
When the Burmese Army began making life difficult for his and nearby villages, Lian Thang knew he had to flee for his safety. In 2008, when Lian was 14, he left his home in Chin State in western Burma and
Expanded Subsidized Employment program helps mother of two turn family’s life around
October 14, 2015
Chante Yuban Brookins was working as a preschool teacher when she lost her job. For the next two months, she took on the odd cleaning or babysitting job. For the rest of the following year Chante did not have luck
52 Weeks of Science kicks-off weekly learning events
October 7, 2015
Organized by the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, 52 Weeks of Science is a means to unite partners with the goal of bringing accessible science learning to the community every week of the year. More than 30 organizations have come
Former teen mom joins staff at agency that helped her succeed
October 7, 2015
Ashley Rodriguez could have been a statistic. Using drugs between 13 and 15, she dropped out of school in 10th grade and became a single parent at 16. Instead, two years later she joined Pathways to Success (P2S) — funded
25th annual summit celebrates South County’s vibrant cross-border economy
October 5, 2015
The South County Economic Development Council (SCEDC) hosted its 25th annual Economic Summit on October 2 at the San Diego Convention Center. More than 400 business and community leaders attended this year’s event. The summit kicked off with a panel
High-demand job fairs connect San Diego employers and job seekers
October 1, 2015
Last year, both the City and County proclaimed September Workforce Development Month in San Diego. It’s only fitting that this September was filled with job fairs to connect San Diego job seekers and employers. On September 16, 493 job seekers
150 stakeholders advocate for regional issues in Washington, D.C.
September 30, 2015
More than 150 business executives, elected officials, and community leaders joined the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce and President & CEO Jerry Sanders for the ninth annual “One Region, One Voice” advocacy trip to Washington, D.C. This year, the