News & Stories
Two institutions chosen for Contracted Education in Priority Sectors
June 22, 2016
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As part of the San Diego Workforce Partnership’s (SDWP) commitment to provide access to high quality training in San Diego County, SDWP will partner with the Escondido Adult School (EAS) and Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District (GCCCD) to provide Contracted Education
Training teaches behavioral health consumers how to balance benefits and work
June 17, 2016
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On June 16, 2016, the San Diego Workforce Partnership (SDWP) and Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH) hosted a three-hour training, “Managing Employment & Benefits for Behavioral Health Consumers and Peers,” geared toward local behavioral health consumers. The training covered one
CONNECT2Careers presents at City of San Diego committee meeting
June 17, 2016
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On June 16, SDWP’s Vice President and Chief Programs Officer Andy Hall and CONNECT2Careers Program Technician Kameron Bacon presented at the City of San Diego’s Economic Development and Intergovernmental Relations (ED&IR) Committee meeting on “CONNECT2Careers 3000,” the name of the CONNECT2Careers (C2C)
June 16 declared San Diego Workforce Partnership Live Well San Diego Day
June 17, 2016
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During the Workforce Development Board meeting on June 16, County of San Diego Supervisor Dave Roberts — along with County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) Director and Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Nick Macchione and Deputy Director
San Diego unemployment rate decreases to 4.2% in May
June 17, 2016
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[Please note: Email graphic sent on June 17 incorrectly lists Manufacturing as the sector with the largest decline in jobs; it should say “Construction” — correct graphic appears below.] The San Diego Monthly Employment Report (April 2016 to May 2016)
SDWP youth leader wins prestigious Herbert G. Klein LEADership Award
June 10, 2016
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On June 10, Amanda Cheyney, Lead Program Specialist at the San Diego Workforce Partnership, was awarded LEAD San Diego’s Herbert G. Klein LEADership Award. Awarded to only one class member, this honor is presented annually to a member of LEAD’s IMPACT San
SDWP staff profile: Meet Wilda Wong
June 9, 2016
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Wilda is a Communications Specialist with the San Diego Workforce Partnership. Here she describes her role, discusses what she likes best about working in workforce development and shares one of her proudest professional moments. Tell us about your role at
The San Diego Foundation, a leader in community impact efforts
June 8, 2016
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Quickly approaching $1 billion in total community investments, The San Diego Foundation works toward all San Diegans having an opportunity to be WELL (Work, Enjoy, Live & Learn). Since 1975, The Foundation has grown to manage more than 1,900 funds — awarding
Job center helps former inmate land job one week after release
June 1, 2016
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When Desiman Miller first entered the East Mesa Reentry Facility, he promised himself he’d make the most of his time there. He enrolled in over 25 classes and spent his free time reading books focused on learning new skills and
SDWP CEO appointed to Biocom board of directors
May 30, 2016
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SDWP CEO Peter Callstrom has been appointed to the Biocom Board of Directors. Biocom is a member-driven organization providing unmatched opportunities and resources to help life science companies and their employees fulfill their business goals and improve life through advancements in health, energy