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On May 8, Quality Controlled Manufacturing Inc. (QCMI) celebrated the graduation of its first cohort of students from their innovative Machinist Training Program, which began in November of last year. The graduates and their families enjoyed a sit-down lunch and very

SeaWorld Parks has been a strong supporter of SDWP’s CONNECT2Careers (C2C) program since it began in 2013. It’s strong industry relationships like this that allow the C2C team to connect young adults with meaningful summer work experiences year after year.

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

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, 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

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

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

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

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:

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