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On Jan. 16, more than 300 people attended the 31st-annual San Diego County Economic Roundtable, hosted by the San Diego Workforce Partnership, the County of San Diego, the University of San Diego School of Business Administration, and U-T San Diego.

One of San Diego’s newest organizations, RISE San Diego was established last September with a goal of identifying and developing urban leaders by promoting resident-led civic engagement, strengthening community-based nonprofit organizations, and providing training and support to increase people’s capacity

Marc Martin is the Vice President of Karl Strauss Brewing Co. He is also a member of SDWP’s Workforce Investment Board. Here he shares what motivated him to join the WIB and the workforce issues he is most passionate about.

Erika Garcia did not think information technology (IT) would be a possible career for her due to her visual impairment. But then a friend shared with her that San Diego Futures Foundation (SDFF) offers IT training to young adults with

Dr. Sunita Cooke, President of MiraCosta College, has been tasked with leading the Task Force on Workforce, Job Creation and a Strong Economy, which was established by the California Community Colleges Board of Governors to make community college workforce education

In 2014, the San Diego Workforce Partnership Research Department analyzed five priority sectors that are vital to the regional economy, experiencing growth and projecting skills shortages: Advanced Manufacturing, Health Care, Clean Energy, Information and Communication Technologies, and Life Sciences. SDWP’s

The San Diego Monthly Employment Report (October to November 2014) shows an increase in both the civilian labor force and civilian employment in the county, while civilian unemployment decreased. Highlights from the report include: San Diego’s unemployment rate remained constant

The San Diego Workforce Partnership is excited to announce that Andy Hall has been named the organization’s Vice President and Chief Program Officer. A new role with SDWP, Hall will oversee adult and youth programs, grant/program development and other key

Paul Roben is the Senior Director at the Office of Technology Development and the Director of Business Development at the Salk Institute. He is also a member of SDWP’s Workforce Investment Board. Here he shares why he joined the WIB

The Fermanian Business & Economic Institute (FBEI) at Point Loma Nazarene University (PLNU) held its annual Economic Outlook Forum at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla on Dec. 5. Dr. Lynn Reaser, Chief Economist at FBEI, provided an overview of 2014