Qualcomm celebrates 5 years of Hire-A-Youth

September 6, 2013

…Leaders Living Actively (YALLA). Qualcomm partnered with UCSD Extension to create exceptional curriculum to equip each intern with job readiness and life skills training. Students learned interview techniques, how to…

2013 Summer Youth Employability Initiative program comes to San Diego

July 23, 2013

…opportunity to continue to serve young adults within the San Diego region. They will benefit from this generous grant by gaining new skills and 100 hours of work experience over…

Gompers Preparatory Academy gains skilled LSSI graduate

July 29, 2013

…years of teaching experience under her belt, Jessica was pleased to be a student again. During LSSI, she leaned and practiced new lab techniques and fine-tuned existing skills in order…

Senate Advances Workforce Investment Bill

August 5, 2013

…the American Dream.” Unlike its predecessor, the Workforce Investment Act of 2013 will focus on providing Americans with not only a plethora of job opportunities, but also the skills necessary…

Sudberry Properties utilizes talent through CONNECT2Careers

August 7, 2013

…Furthermore, this internship has given her the opportunity to learn and master numerous computer programs and administrative skills that are invaluable to her career aspirations. Sudberry Properties has proven to…

National City Park Apartments hire a C2C summer intern

August 7, 2013

…and skills in the non-profit sector. As a student with a passion for helping others and an appreciation for the fast-paced administrative environment, Sheena believes that this experience will further…

Junior Achievement continues efforts of in youth development through C2C

August 8, 2013

…admits. Michaela’s ultimate career goal is to become CEO of a major company. She will accomplish by continuing her Business major in college and applying all of the great skills

Helix Charter High School gains another LSSI graduate

August 14, 2013

…externships place a huge emphasis on soft skills and the concept hat it’s not always what you know, but sometimes who you know. Overall, while summertime may seem almost too…

Finding a new direction with the Workforce Partnership career centers

June 4, 2021

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…not all, of the available workshops—Resume Strategies, Cover letters and Thank You Letters, Skills and Accomplishments, Getting LinkedIn and Your Personal Commercial—I noticed my favorite ones were taught by workshop facilitator Kristi Zimsky.  Specifically, a great workshop to attend is What to Say During Job Interviews. Kristi  got to the point of what was important…