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SDWP receives Bank of America support to boost workforce development in San Diego
May 27, 2016
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On May 26, the Bank of America Charitable Foundation announced $270,000 in grants to 31 nonprofits dedicated to providing workforce development and education opportunities throughout San Diego. The San Diego Workforce Partnership received a $6,500 award to support regional workforce development initiatives.
SDWP’s Tina Ngo Bartel shares how to engage business through research
May 27, 2016
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Workforce development professionals gathered in Orlando in late May to learn from each other’s best practices at the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP) annual conference. SDWP’s director of business programs and research Tina Ngo Bartel co-presented a session entitled
San Diego unemployment rate decreases to 4.5% in April
May 20, 2016
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The San Diego Monthly Employment Report (March 2016 to April 2016) shows decreases in the civilian unemployment rate, labor force and employment.
SDWP and Zero8Hundred were awarded $150K grant to assist transitioning veterans
May 17, 2016
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More than 240,500 veterans reside in San Diego County, making us the third highest population of veterans in the United States and the number one destination for veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. Yet, here and elsewhere, veterans continue to
Workforce and education leaders engage with biomedical philanthropists
May 16, 2016
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On May 13, Peter Callstrom, CEO & President of the San Diego Workforce Partnership, spoke on a panel entitled “High-Impact STEM Philanthropy” at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies’ Breakthrough Biomedical Philanthropy Seminar. He appeared alongside Edward Abeyta, Ph.D., Director
Now’s the time to support a more mental health-friendly workplace
May 16, 2016
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As the San Diego Workforce Partnership and advocates across the country recognize May as Mental Health Month, employers can share the national campaign messages and materials to launch their own initiative to improve the health and wellness of their employees. Employers frequently
Press Release: Life Sciences Summer Institute Receives Grant from The San Diego Foundation
May 11, 2016
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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
SDWP staff profile: Meet Miguel Alvarez
May 9, 2016
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Miguel is a Network Support Specialist with the San Diego Workforce Partnership. Here he describes his role, discusses what he likes best about working in workforce development and shares one of his proudest professional moments. Tell us about your role
Organization founded by military spouses helps make military life more sustainable
May 6, 2016
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Blue Star Families’ mission is to bridge the gap between military family communities and the general public. Through its partnerships, Blue Star Families provides free resources, services, and opportunities to more than 1.5 million military family members — making military
Press Release: North Inland Career Center Moves to Convenient New Location
May 2, 2016
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NORTH COUNTY INLAND CAREER CENTER MOVES TO CONVENIENT NEW LOCATION Ample parking, near I-5 & downtown Escondido