C2SDK connects San Diego families with computers

May 4, 2015

In an effort to increase their ability to provide low-income families and children with a computer that will bring technology to their home for the first time, Computers 2 SD Kids (C2SDK) joined forces with the San Diego Regional Chamber

San Diego’s unemployment rate decreases to lowest level since 2007

May 1, 2015

The San Diego Monthly Employment Report (March 2015 to April 2015) shows a decrease in the civilian unemployment rate and labor force, and an increase in civilian employment. Highlights from the report include: San Diego’s unemployment rate was 4.8 percent

Erika Aranguré wins Athena Pinnacle Award in Education

May 1, 2015

Erika Aranguré, Project Coordinator for the Life Sciences Summer Institute (LSSI), was honored by Athena San Diego with a Pinnacle Award for Individual in Education. Athena San Diego’s Pinnacle Awards recognize extraordinary women, men, companies/organizations and educators who personify Athena

New Jobs forum discusses the future of career opportunities

April 29, 2015

Over 100 community leaders and residents gathered at Barrio Station on April 28 for an in-depth conversation about how to connect San Diegans to our innovation economy and bring economic opportunity to all of our neighborhoods. The forum, titled “New

Supervisor Dave Roberts visits SDWP

April 28, 2015

The San Diego Workforce Partnership welcomed San Diego County Supervisor Dave Roberts for a visit on April 27. It was the first office visit for the Supervisor, who serves as Vice-Chair of SDWP’s Policy Board. Roberts met with SDWP CEO

CORRECTION—Press Release: San Diego Workforce Partnership releases Aerospace: Labor Market Analysis

April 27, 2015

The number of aeropspace employer respondents was corrected on April 27, 2015. SAN DIEGO – San Diego Workforce Partnership (SDWP) has released Aerospace: Labor Market Analysis, a report analyzing the labor market for one of the largest subsectors in Advanced Manufacturing. Advanced Manufacturing

RISE breakfast asks “Can we create jobs for all?”

April 20, 2015

On April 17, RISE San Diego hosted its monthly Urban Breakfast Club event titled “Workforce Development: Can We Create Jobs for All?” The one-hour panel discussion was moderated by San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Managing Editor Chida Darby. Panelists were:

San Diego unemployment rate decreases and civilian employment increases in March

April 17, 2015

The San Diego Monthly Employment Report (February 2015 to March 2015) shows a decrease in the civilian unemployment rate and an increase in the civilian labor force and civilian employment. Highlights from the report include: San Diego’s unemployment rate was

EDC leverages collaboration to change perception of San Diego

April 7, 2015

Since 1964, San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation has worked to attract, retain and grow businesses and quality jobs for the 3 million residents of San Diego County from Oceanside to Otay Mesa. The organization looks ahead to support emerging

WIB Member Profile: Matt Kriz

April 3, 2015

Matt Kriz is Political Director at the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District. He is also a member of SDWP’s Workforce Investment Board. Here he describes what motivated him to join the WIB and the workforce issues he