San Diego Workforce Partnership Interim President and CEO Tony Young today announced his departure from the organization. Having served in the role since July 2023, Young’s priorities included closing equity gaps and increasing the Workforce Partnership’s collaborative efforts to ensure job seekers have the skills they need for hiring and meet the workforce needs of local employers.
“We are grateful to Tony for his service as interim president and CEO of the San Diego Workforce Partnership. Tony’s many years of experience in nonprofit leadership in the region provided a steady hand to the organization during a challenging time,” said Monica Montgomery Steppe, member of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors and chair of the San Diego Workforce Consortium Policy Board.
“We appreciate Tony’s leadership in strengthening our workforce development initiatives during his tenure,” said Kent Lee, member of San Diego City Council. “His focus on equity and expanding access to career opportunities has helped position San Diego’s workforce for future success.”
“Tony’s deep understanding of San Diego’s workforce landscape has advanced the Workforce Partnership’s mission,” said Kurling Robinson, chair of the Workforce Development Board. “During his time with the organization, Tony also created meaningful partnerships to serve our community’s evolving workforce needs.”
“Since July 2023, it has been my honor and privilege to lead this exceptional team, whose unwavering dedication to our mission inspires me daily,” said Tony Young, interim president and CEO of the San Diego Workforce Partnership. “My last day with the organization is December 31; I leave this role with profound appreciation for having served this organization and I extend my sincere best wishes to all of you for your future success.”
Young’s announcement comes on the heels of the release of the Workforce Partnership’s 2023-2024 annual report. Highlighting notable progress in workforce development, career advancement and community support throughout San Diego County, the report outlines the organization’s success this year including:
- Investing more than $4 million in job-readiness training programs
- Reaching more than 1.5 million people through online engagement
- Connecting more than 1,300 individuals with employment or education opportunities while serving over 1,100 employers.
- Attracting over 145,000 people to its five career centers and website.
During his tenure, Young also expanded public-private partnerships to align training programs with hiring demand and career pathways to benefit all San Diegans. Most recently, he led the initiation of SDWP’s Strategic Vision 2030 Plan and public consultation process with an aim of aligning workforce services with the future needs of San Diego’s business community.