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San Diego Regional EDC is an independently-funded economic development organization that mobilizes business, government and civic leaders around an inclusive economic development strategy

“Aside from the importance of the work we do, the best thing about working in workforce development for me is the ability to work closely with so many passionate and dedicated members of our community.” Meet Ariana Galvan!

San Diego’s labor market displayed some good news for August, but some of the underlying data gave reasons for pause. A good part of the job gain appears to have been seasonal, while an increase in the number of people

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SAN DIEGO, CA — The San Diego Workforce Partnership is excited to announce the appointment of three new board members to the Workforce Development Board (WDB): Risa Baron, manager of Republic Services Brigette Browning, executive secretary treasurer, San Diego

The ASU+GSV Summit is a collaboration between Arizona State University (ASU) and Global Silicon Valley (GSV) to connect leading minds focused on transforming society and business around learning and work. The event was held August 9-11 both virtually and live in San Diego.  Much

The San Diego Workforce Partnership, the City of San Diego and local elected officials announced the new San Diego County youth workforce development system to provide education, training and employment services to young San Diegans ages 16 to 24.

Robert Dunchene saw an advertisement for the Construction Career Jumpstart (CCJ) program on Facebook and after applying, was accepted. Here he tells us about his experience with the program and how it led to a position with San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E).  

“A child’s zip code should never determine their destiny. But today, the communities they grow up in impact their odds of graduating high school, their job opportunities, their health outcomes and their lifetime economic opportunities.”

In preparation for Labor Day, San Diego Workforce Partnership offers 5 resources to build a more equitable workforce across the region.

Workforce Development Board Member Mimi Rosado is the deputy of corporate programs at the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific. Before her time at NIWC Pacific, she served as division head of corporate strategy and director of Total Force Movement with the US Navy. Here Mimi tells us about her passion for workforce development and her favorite part of being a board member.