News & Stories
Staff profile: Meet Wynde Bennett
February 6, 2023
Meet Wynde Bennett, a training funds coordinator with the Workforce Partnership. We asked Wynde about how her work has changed and what she enjoys doing in her free time.
Nonprofit champions lifelong access to learning and workforce development
February 1, 2023
The Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL) is working to improve education-to-career pathways for adult learners by providing organizations resources and solutions that effectively support adult learners balance employment while they pursue their education.
Program fills behavioral health worker shortage with lived experience: Anaisa Flores’ journey
January 12, 2023
After struggling with her own behavioral health and substance use, Anaisa Flores got connected with the Workforce Partnership’s Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Counselor Training program. With 315 hours of education completed, Anaisa tells about her plans for certification, graduate school and why lived experience is a strength, not a weakness.
Breaking down barriers: How FutureStitch is disrupting norms and finding talent through On-the-Job training
January 12, 2023
Accessing On-the-Job Training funds allows local manufacturer, FutureStitch, to invest in the surrounding community, hiring and training formerly incarcerated women. Rather than just aiming for a higher bottom line, FutureStitch measurements of success include employee happiness, retention and reduction in recidivism. Read on to learn how they do it and why it matters.
Educating the local and global business leaders of tomorrow
January 6, 2023
The Knauss School of Business is a division of the University of San Diego (USD) that provides students with higher education as they earn their undergraduate and graduate degrees in business. They seek to create socially responsible leaders with a global mindset through academically rigorous, relevant and values-based education and research.
Jose is building a path away from crime and toward success
January 6, 2023
Jose Mendiola reached a point where he knew he had to change his life. After working with our partners at South Bay Community Services (SBCS), Jose obtained the financial and skill-building support he needed to land a higher-paying job in the career field he is passionate about.
Staff profile: Meet Thao Do
January 5, 2023
Meet Thao Do! Thao is a program specialist working on our Construction Career Jumpstart program in our energy, construction and utilities sector. We asked Thao about a moment she’s proud of, what she likes about workforce development and how she spends
November’s labor market trends
December 16, 2022
Workforce Partnership chief economist Daniel Enemark analyzes November’s labor market trends. More jobs and more workers in the labor force The job market remains hot, with 16,100 nonfarm jobs added last month. Nonetheless, the unemployment rate increased last month to
Helping previously incarcerated individuals find their foothold in society
December 7, 2022
Restoring Citizens is a nonprofit helping formerly incarcerated individuals overcome barriers to employment, mental health issues and other challenges they face post-release. The Workforce Partnership works in collaboration with Restoring Citizens as a part of our Reentry works program helping their clients find employment and develop their resume.
Top 10 workforce moments of 2022
December 7, 2022
This year San Diego’s workforce displayed resilience, businesses showed grit and we made important advances for a more equitable future. Here’s a look at some of our top moments.