2017

When does workforce development begin? In your first job? When you pick your major in college? The answer, if you look at most of the federal funding for workforce development, is that workforce development begins when you are a young adult

The San Diego Workforce Partnership’s (SDWP) network of America’s Job Center of California (AJCC) sites and affiliate locations offer workshops, job search assistance and many other resources to all San Diego County job seekers, regardless of income or background, free of charge. Working

The San Diego Monthly Employment Report (May 2017 to June 2017) shows an increase in the civilian labor force, a decrease in employment, and an increase in the unemployment rate.1 Unemployment The California Employment Development Department (EDD) reported an increase

A 2016 study by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) shows that professional development opportunities rank in the top 10 perks for attracting and retaining employees. But training doesn’t have to be a large-scale, expensive endeavor. Staff of the

As Jose’s time of incarceration at the East Mesa Reentry Facility was drawing to a close, he made the important decision to start preparing for life “on the outside” by coming to the East Mesa Second Chance Job Center, made

Corinne Rowin is a Program Specialist on the CONNECT2Careers team at the San Diego Workforce Partnership. Here she describes a professional moment she’s proud of, discusses what she likes best about working in workforce development and shares what she enjoys

CONNECT2Careers (C2C) is offering free workshops hosted by MAAC Project in the month of July open to all San Diego County residents ages 16–24. Training specialists will provide young adults with helpful tips and tools to gain employment and introduce

The San Diego Workforce Partnership (SDWP) is working with faith-based leaders in Southeastern San Diego to support programs that place 16-24 year-olds in work experiences. These partnerships are designed to expand the reach of CONNECT2Careers (C2C) and support the efforts

At the beginning of June, Johnson Matthey, a San Diego Priority Sector employer in Advanced Manufacturing, became the latest company to hire through CONNECT2Careers (C2C). C2C’s team of business services representatives worked with Johnson Matthey to identify qualified intern candidates. The company hired

On June 27, 11 National Association of Workforce Board (NAWB) staff and members, including San Diego Workforce Partnership COO Andy Hall, visited Capitol Hill to meet with 11 members of Congress, including Representative John Moolenaar (R-MI). The delegation promoted the funding