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Press Release: San Diego Nonprofits Receive $532,500 from Bank of America to Address Homelessness and Cycle of Poverty
June 19, 2018
Bank of America today announced $532,500 in grants to more than 40 nonprofits that help address the needs of those at risk for or experiencing homelessness across San Diego. The grants focus on increasing access to shelter and wraparound supportive services, in addition to job skills, education and other basic needs that are fundamental to establishing financial stability.
Press Release: San Diego Housing Commission Designated as Site to Promote Financial Self-reliance for Families that Receive Federal Housing Assistance
June 7, 2018
The San Diego Housing Commission (SDHC) Achievement Academy has been selected to serve as one of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) new EnVision Centers to promote financial self-reliance among federal rental assistance recipients and public housing residents.
Press Release: San Diego Workforce Partnership Appoints New Board Members; Announces New Policy Board Chair
May 4, 2018
SAN DIEGO, CA — The San Diego Workforce Partnership (SDWP) announces the appointment of new members to its Workforce Development Board (WDB) and Consortium Policy Board. A new Consortium Policy Board Chair has also been named.
Press Release: Life Sciences Summer Institute Receives Grant from Amgen Foundation to Expand Teacher Programs
August 30, 2017
SAN DIEGO, CA — Amgen Foundation announced it has renewed its partnership with the San Diego Workforce Partnership to bring the Amgen Biotech Experience (ABE) to local classrooms as part of a $10.5 million investment in the longstanding science education
Press Release: San Diego Workforce Partnership Receives Grant from Aspen Institute to Explore Economic Opportunities in Retail Sector
April 27, 2017
Funding will expand in Reimagine Retail to investigate strategies for collaborating with employers on job quality and worker advancement SAN DIEGO, CA — The Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program (EOP) announced today that it has awarded a grant of $150,000
Press Release: San Diego Workforce Partnership Awarded $1 Million Grant
March 22, 2017
SAN DIEGO, CA — The San Diego Workforce Partnership (SDWP) has received a $1 million grant from The James Irvine Foundation to expand CONNECT2Careers (C2C), SDWP’s youth and young adult employment initiative. C2C addresses unemployment for 16-24 year olds throughout San
Press Release: National and Regional Funders Launch San Diego Social Enterprise Accelerator to Promote Jobs
February 8, 2017
SAN DIEGO, CA — The San Diego Workforce Partnership (SDWP), REDF, and Mission Edge have partnered to launch the Social Enterprise Accelerator, a public-private initiative investing $245,000 in funds and technical assistance to nine San Diego social enterprises who have
Press Release: San Diego Workforce Partnership Workforce Development Board Appoints Two New Members from San Diego Priority Sectors
November 22, 2016
SAN DIEGO, CA — The San Diego Workforce Partnership (SDWP) announces the appointment of two new members to its Workforce Development Board (WDB): Susie Harborth, Managing Director/Co-founder, BioLabs San Diego Jamie Latiano Jacobs, Senior Vice President People & Culture, Renovate
Press Release: San Diego Workforce Partnership Receives Grant to Strengthen Retail Industry Career Services
September 7, 2016
Funding is part of a $10.9 million grant awarded to The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership from the Walmart Foundation SAN DIEGO, CA — Today, the Walmart Foundation announced that the San Diego Workforce Partnership (SDWP) has been selected to receive
Press Release: Life Sciences Summer Institute Receives Grant from The San Diego Foundation
May 11, 2016
LIFE SCIENCES SUMMER INSTITUTE RECEIVES GRANT FROM THE SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION SAN DIEGO, CA (May 11, 2016) — Life Sciences Summer Institute (LSSI), a summer program funded by the San Diego Workforce Partnership (SDWP) that nourishes a passion for science and math