Urban Beats: De-stigmatizing mental illness and exploring the creative arts

March 12, 2018

…mental health service providers and offers free training on non-traditional points of connection, trauma-informed care and ways to break down systemic barriers that service providers may face. These resources give…

Inclusive training program helps small businesses thrive in San Diego

January 8, 2020

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…to expand our programs to new people.” Have an entrepreneur you’d like to nominate for ICCC? Learn more about the criteria here. For additional small business resources in San Diego,…

Five surprising takeaways from new data on youth disconnection in San Diego County

March 16, 2018

…outlined in our 2017 report, focusing efforts and resources on under-served communities. “Overall, the neighborhoods with the highest disconnection rates actually showed significant improvement in many cases…I think that’s something…

A look at San Diego’s top 10 workforce moments in 2019

December 3, 2019

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…have access to the resources they need to do so, our economy and community are stronger. We realize that programs are impactful, but it is systems that truly drive transformation…

From apartment to 12,000 square foot brewhouse

April 7, 2017

…program that encourages medium-sized enterprises to expand into foreign markets—helping it reach the Canadian, Spanish and Chinese markets. At the most recent Workforce Conference, Silver said that breweries are the…

SeaWorld kicks off 2017 C2C partnership with employer social

February 20, 2017

Resources Representative at SeaWorld, acknowledges the benefit, saying, “I think the opportunity to come together with everyone in person is very valuable because every [agency] knows the participants they work…

Veteran excels in new career with steep learning curve

July 26, 2016

…and services can help him find work. For others looking for a new career or job, he speaks from personal experience: “Look for all possible resources. Have faith and commit….

YMCA Urban Teacher Fellows helps woman find passion

December 8, 2014

…better manage stress, seek out resources, build trusting relationships and, most importantly, gain independence and confidence to follow her dreams. “Being a part of the UTF program has helped me…

COMPACT helps youth find her passion for automotive work

August 5, 2014

…take advantage of the resources around them. “The program will help you succeed if you really want to succeed,” she says. “Always work hard and you will reach your goals.”…

On-the-Job-Training program gets job seekers back to work

December 4, 2013

…to the organization.” Joel landed his dream job in a career he never thought possible. He especially enjoys working with people and helping others to obtain the assistance and resources