Life Sciences program wraps up with presentations, celebration and food trucks

October 25, 2017

…fields. Over the course of the summer, students complete a one-week boot camp where they receive training in fundamental lab skills, safety practices and soft skills before completing a paid…

Students’ accomplishments celebrated at LSSI event

December 16, 2015

…during the opening and closing receptions. LSSI is a summer-long paid research internship for high school students that includes a week-long “Boot Camp” covering topics like biotechnology laboratory skills, safety…

Press Release: Workforce Partnership Names New Board Officers

August 27, 2019

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…job seekers have access to meaningful employment are essential to a healthy, vibrant San Diego community.”  The WDB provides oversight and funding direction to the Workforce Partnership, determining workforce strategy,…

The Future of Work and the Immigrant Workforce

October 12, 2019

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…an essential part of the workforce, over 17% and rapidly growing, the immigrant workforce must also be seen as an important asset and incorporated in the upskilling efforts.” 3. Centering…

How KRA created a new era for San Diego County career centers

November 5, 2019

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…workplace and global economy.” Since 1981, KRA has supported public- and private-sector agencies and organizations dedicated to workforce development services as essential to improving the lives of individuals and strengthening…

From mandatory supervision to union representation

October 2, 2017

…way back into employment, Jon David enrolled in Second Chance’s three-week Job Readiness Training (JRT) workshop. He wanted the opportunity to absorb more employment-related skills, and a chance to increase…

Staff Profile: Meet Sam Friedman

November 12, 2018

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…School in particular, has been an essential skill. The military helped me to understand the universal value of human capital. Even though the transition from commanding soldiers to troubleshooting errors…

SDWP receives $50k from Bank of America to support military-connected young adults

June 26, 2017

…partner with nonprofits like San Diego Workforce Partnership to provide essential resources and career-building opportunities to put people on path to economic success.” With this investment, C2C will provide training…

San Diego community joins forces to reduce regional homelessness

October 9, 2018

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…Placement and Support? Depending on a person’s needs and wants, the Homeless Rapid Employment Initiative offers customized job training, job readiness and the confidence and skills needed to work within…

Press Release: San Diego Nonprofits Receive $532,500 from Bank of America to Address Homelessness and Cycle of Poverty

June 19, 2018

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…for or experiencing homelessness across San Diego. The grants focus on increasing access to shelter and wraparound supportive services, in addition to job skills, education and other basic needs that…