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Schedule a free C2C work-readiness training
May 2, 2016
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CONNECT2Careers (C2C) has hit the ground running for a summer full of connecting San Diego’s young people with training, job and internship opportunities. Last summer, C2C trained 487 youth in communication, problem solving and team work skills — this year’s
Registration open for new Entrepreneurship Academy
April 29, 2016
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As of May 2015, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that 15.5 million people were self-employed — an increase of 1 million from the prior year. In a separate study, it is estimated that more than 40 percent of
Inaugural Deal Flow event starts impact investing conversation
April 29, 2016
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On April 28, San Diego Grantmakers and San Diego Impact Investors hosted their inaugural Deal Flow event. Deal Flow is part of a goal to activate $100 million in new impact investments in our region by 2025. Impact investing is a
New HR hotline serves San Diego small businesses
April 29, 2016
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SDWP is committed to providing employment resources to San Diego County employers. As part of SDWP’s business services, the organization is happy to announce that SDWP has partnered with the San Diego Employers Association (SDEA) to offer a free HR
SeaWorld Ocean Link Lab encourages self-exploration
April 27, 2016
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SeaWorld’s new Ocean Link Lab encourages San Diego middle school students to explore the ocean, as well as themselves, during a day-long experience at the park. The program, a collaboration of SeaWorld’s education and conservation department, the San Diego Unified
“Books before Beach” panel talks San Diego education best practices
April 22, 2016
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In late April, the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce visited San Diego for their annual Inter-City Visit & Leadership Conference. Each visit gives the group a chance to bring home fresh ideas and learn from the experience of other markets
Engaging global thought leaders at ASU GSV Summit
April 21, 2016
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Over three days in April, thought leaders and entrepreneurs in education technology gathered at the ASU GSV Summit (April 18–20) at the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego to share ideas and engage each other in thought-provoking conversations on how to
Customized Training cooks up jobs for first cohort
April 20, 2016
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In a heartwarming and emotional ceremony, Kitchens for Good graduated its inaugural class of Project Launch, a 13-week culinary jobs program. The San Diego Workforce Partnership funded the cohort through its Customized Training program. Customized Training is designed to meet
San Diego unemployment rate remains the same at 4.7% in March
April 15, 2016
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The San Diego Monthly Employment Report (February 2016 to March 2016) shows increases in the civilian labor force and employment while the unemployment rate remains unchanged.
Press Release: SDWP Receives Support to Advance Pay For Success
April 14, 2016
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SAN DIEGO WORKFORCE PARTNERSHIP RECEIVES FEDERALLY FUNDED SUPPORT TO ADVANCE PAY FOR SUCCESS IN YOUTH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Third Sector Capital Partners, Inc. to provide San Diego Workforce Partnership with federally funded technical assistance to explore the viability of Pay for