New DOL Funded Program Helps Adults with Disabilities Find Employment

January 7, 2016

A new program funded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Workforce Innovation Fund, Breaking Barriers San Diego (BBSD), assists individuals with disabilities with finding permanent part-time or full-time jobs of…

San Diego unemployment rate increased to 5.1 percent in June

July 22, 2016

The San Diego Monthly Employment Report (May 2016 to June 2016) shows increases in the civilian unemployment rate, labor force and employment. The California Employment Development Department (EDD) reported an…

San Diego unemployment rate decreases to 4.7% in January

March 4, 2016

The San Diego Monthly Employment Report (December 2015 to January 2016) shows decreases in the civilian unemployment rate, labor force and employment. The California Employment Development Department (EDD) reported a…

San Diego unemployment rate remains unchanged at 4.7% in February

March 18, 2016

The San Diego Monthly Employment Report (January 2016 to February 2016) shows increases in the civilian labor force and employment while the unemployment rate remains unchanged. The California Employment Development…

State workforce development representatives talk CCD

October 20, 2016

On October 19, United States Department of Labor Regional Administrator Virginia Hamilton led a panel of regional workforce development board leaders to share their experience and successes with Customer-Centered Design…

Reentry job center welcomes stakeholders for open house

March 27, 2017

…Detention and Reentry Facility (LCDRF) — a women’s facility in Santee, CA — thanks to a grant from the U.S. Department of Labor. It is the second job center to…

[OPINION] Want More Jobs? Then Don’t Cut Job Training

May 15, 2017

…— between the Sheriff and Probation departments, Second Chance, the San Diego Workforce Partnership, and the U. S. Department of Labor — places job centers inside jails. Through this program,…

San Diego unemployment rate decreases to 4.2% in May

June 17, 2016

…San Diego Monthly Employment Report (April 2016 to May 2016) shows decreases in the civilian unemployment rate, labor force and employment. The California Employment Development Department (EDD) reported a decrease…

Dr. Cooke to head workforce-related task force

January 5, 2015

…Economy will be comprised of representatives from the California Community Colleges, business community, labor groups, public agencies involved in workforce training, K-12 policy, and community-based organizations. Its goal is to…

San Diego unemployment rate remains the same at 4.7% in March

April 15, 2016

The San Diego Monthly Employment Report (February 2016 to March 2016) shows increases in the civilian labor force and employment while the unemployment rate remains unchanged….