Press Release
San Diego Workforce Partnership Opens $4 Million Funding Opportunity to Expand Youth Services in Underserved Areas across County
January 12, 2026
New RFP seeks community partners to close service gaps and support thousands of young people facing barriers to employment.
San Diego Workforce Partnership Awards $4M in Critically Needed Funding to Enable Creation of New Firefighters and EMS Workers
December 3, 2025
Nine local organizations will be able to expand public safety staffing, diversify the EMS and Fire workforce, and strengthen wildfire preparedness across San Diego County.
CA Workforce Development Expert to be confirmed as New President and CEO of San Diego Workforce Partnership
November 14, 2024
The SDWP CEO search process is being led by a Joint Personnel Committee (“JPC”) consisting of representatives from both the SDWP and the Policy Board, which includes members of the San Diego City Council and the County Board of Supervisors.
WDB Chair & Joint Personnel Committee Co-Chair provides update on SDWP CEO search
September 25, 2024
The SDWP CEO search process is being led by a Joint Personnel Committee (“JPC”) consisting of representatives from both the SDWP and the Policy Board, which includes members of the San Diego City Council and the County Board of Supervisors.
Community voices needed: San Diego Workforce Partnership invites San Diegans to shape region’s workforce future
July 25, 2024
We are hosting a series of Community Feedback Forums August 1 – 28 to gather public insights for Strategic Vision 2030 Plan, aligning workforce services with local needs.
San Diego Workforce Partnership awarded nearly $1 million to aid region’s workers and employers impacted by devastating January storms
February 22, 2024
We are collaborating with the City, County of San Diego, and stakeholders to benefit impacted communities
Workforce Partnership awarded $4.8M to bolster employment services for justice-involved individuals
December 12, 2023
We received $4.8 million to support our Reentry Works services from the California Workforce Development Board.
County sets up new behavioral health impact fund to expand scope & locations where projects can be funded
October 11, 2022
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors today approved a policy introduced by Chair Nathan Fletcher, to establish a new Behavioral Health Impact Fund that will expeditiously award grants for services and infrastructure to expand behavioral health options in the region.
San Diego Workforce Partnership Makes Big Shift to Expand Opportunities for Job Seekers Across the Region
September 27, 2022
Our career centers will now offer virtual evening appointments and increased bilingual staff, in addition to existing services like job interview preparation and helping clients identify their ideal career. Bringing services in-house allows for timely feedback and implementation of changes faster than ever before.
Workforce Partnership Names Two New Board Members
September 8, 2022
The Workforce Partnership is pleased to announce the appointment of two new board members to our Workforce Development Board: Efrem Bycer and Jamie Gardner.