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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,

On March 28, more than 420 guests—including pre-K-16 educators, administrators, arts and STEM nonprofit leaders, scientific research centers, business leaders and regional policymakers—attended the first-annual STEAMConnect Conference in San Diego. The event focuses on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and

Potential vendors, businesses and service providers are invited to attend a “How to Do Business with SDWP” workshop hosted by the San Diego Workforce Partnership’s Procurement Team.  Each year, SDWP purchases professional consulting and contracting services, equipment, food, office and

SDWP announced its Policy Board members for calendar year 2014. Supervisor Ron Roberts will serve as board chair and City of San Diego Council Member Myrtle Cole will serve as vice-chair. Policy Board members include: Kevin Crawford, President and CEO,