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Staff profile: Meet Caro Beresford-Wood
May 31, 2023

Caro is a customer experience specialist on our customer experience team. We asked her about workforce development, her proudest professional accomplishment and what she enjoys doing outside of work.
New tool gives job seekers an “EDGE” in securing next career
May 23, 2023

The San Diego Workforce Partnership launches new free online platform to provide on-demand career learning and job search guidance.
Stay-at-home mom gets a second chance at her career through no-cost healthcare program
May 2, 2023

26-year-old Jessica Osorio is one of the first graduates of the Healthcare Administration Pathways program, a three-month accelerated training towards a specialized certificate in the healthcare revenue cycle. After three years of staying home to care for her two kids,
Interfaith is helping people in crisis rebuild and move toward independence
May 2, 2023

Interfaith Community Services provides people experiencing ongoing hardships with personalized care and supportive services to improve their lives. Interfaith was recently named the first Center of Excellence for San Diego County and is partnering with the San Diego Workforce Partnership to train Substance Use Disorder counselors, peer support specialists and entry-level case managers.
Five tips for protecting your mental health while searching for a job
April 26, 2023

While searching for a job can be an exciting time, it is also often a long and emotional process that may bring anxiety, uncertainty and/or rejection as you find the right fit. For Mental Health Awareness Month, we are to sharing five tips to help you take care of your mental health as you job hunt.
Staff profile: Meet Laura Felix
April 19, 2023

Laura is a compliance training analyst who’s been working to support our teams for more than three years. We asked her about her daily work, workforce development and how she spends her free time.
Utilizing human resources to create a more engaged and fulfilled workforce
April 6, 2023

The San Diego Employers Association (SDEA) helps small to mid-size businesses with HR support so both the business and their staff can thrive. SDEA helps its members navigate the complex nuances of employment law and compliance by providing personalized support and access to various HR advice, tools, resources and training services.
Celebrating Second Chance Month: Your past doesn’t define you
April 5, 2023

What is Second Chance Month? Did you know that in the United States, nearly 1 in 3 adults has a criminal record?1 Each April, to support justice-involved individuals, the Department of Justice celebrates Second Chance Month. Second Chance Month recognizes the
Staff profile: Meet John Maruri
April 3, 2023

John Maruri is a business service navigator with the Workforce Partnership; his role is to connect with businesses, execute job fairs, support employers and more. Read on to learn more about the great work John is doing to help local employers thrive.
Women-owned tech business builds brand loyalty and sustainable growth through funding
April 2, 2023

Sticky Digital is a startup digital marketing agency that helps its clients build brand loyalty through innovative emails and personalized messages. When their business started to grow, one of the founders and current chief revenue officer, Nicole Glock, contacted the San Diego Workforce Partnership’s business engagement team for help with hiring and training new employees.