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Eddie is a nice, respectful young man who was diagnosed with a learning disability in his early childhood. He simply could not stay focused at times. When he first joined Able-Disabled Advocacy (ADA) in July 2013, he had little support

SDWP CEO Peter Callstrom was named co-chair of the Communications Task Force for The United States Conference of Mayors Workforce Development Council (WDC). Established in 1977, the WDC works with mayors’ representatives to influence Congress and the U.S. Department of

San Diego hosted the California Workforce Association’s (CWA) annual conference April 22–24. The two-and-a-half-day conference gathered more than 300 workforce professionals with the mission of addressing the theme “Meeting the Challenge: Enhancing our Capacity to Impact Income Mobility.”  City of

WIB Member Profile: Becky QuinnHR Manager and Corporate Communications LiaisonQuality Controlled Manufacturing Inc. With more than 90 employees, Santee-based Quality Controlled Manufacturing Inc. (QCMI) specializes in the precision machining of all metals, including exotic alloys. It manufactures components for the

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933, the IRC offers life-saving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster.

There’s a new way to connect with SDWP—on LinkedIn! LinkedIn is a professional network that allows workers and job seekers to connect, and that offers access to job listings and industry news.  SDWP’s LinkedIn page is home to workforce news,

Two SDWP-funded programs—CONNECT2Careers (C2C) and the Life Science Summer Institute (LSSI)—are participating in the San Diego Foundation’s giveBIG online networking and giving event on May 6. The giveBIG event offers nonprofit organizations like the SDWP the opportunity to gain exposure

SDWP’s summer jobs program, Connect2Careers (C2C), is now accepting applications from young adults, ages 16-21, who reside within the City of San Diego. ” title=”“> An initiative of SDWP, C2C prepares our region’s future workforce by creating meaningful paid work

Christian Felipe Oldade, a junior at Crawford High School, had years of behavioral and truancy issues that resulted in multiple suspensions and other disciplinary action.

SDWP colleagues joined more than 1,300 members and staff of local workforce boards at NAWB Forum 2014, March 29–April 1, in Washington, D.C. The annual conference of the National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB) brings together leaders in workforce development,