If you have been involved in the justice system, Reentry Works want to help you find a good job! Learn more about our employment services.| San Diego Workforce Partnership
John, a 49-year-old from Ocean Beach who is reentering society after incarceration, is determined to build a sustainable life for himself. Through the Apprenticeship Readiness Program (ARP) training, he was able to start his journey toward his goal. The post Turning struggles into strength: John’s road to a union apprenticeship appeared first on San Diego Workforce Partnership.| San Diego Workforce Partnership
After serving over 16 years in prison, Bernard was released on parole and arrived in San Diego ready to start anew. He connected with the San Diego Workforce Partnership’s services and quickly engaged in the Peer Support Specialist program and Prison to Employment (P2E) services. With housing, career and emotional support, Bernard rebuilt his life with purpose. Today, he keeps giving back to his community, building on the transformation he started during his time in prison. The post Bernard...| San Diego Workforce Partnership
In an effort to address the growing demand for skilled energy, construction, and utilities (ECU) workers in Imperial and San Diego counties, the San Diego Workforce Partnership today announced the expansion of its successful ECU Apprenticeship Readiness Program (ARP) to Imperial County. The post San Diego Workforce Partnership expands Apprenticeship Readiness Program to Imperial County appeared first on San Diego Workforce Partnership.| San Diego Workforce Partnership
The Foundation for California Community Colleges (FoundationCCC) has been dedicated to fostering innovation and excellence within the higher education system of California Community Colleges. FoundationCCC aims to improve access to affordable, quality education and training for students facing systemic barriers, including first-generation college students, low-income families, veterans and individuals impacted by the justice system. The post Expanding opportunities for justice-impacted Califo...| San Diego Workforce Partnership
At the heart of the San Diego Workforce Partnership’s Reentry Works services are three passionate advocates who bring lived experience, deep empathy and relentless commitment to supporting justice-impacted individuals: Dee Dorsey, director of population-specific programs, program specialist Izzy Moreno and Shannon White. The post Meet the team ensuring a fair chance for the justice impacted appeared first on San Diego Workforce Partnership.| San Diego Workforce Partnership
San Diego Workforce Partnership, Project Next, and SDNEDC help young adults land their first job at an hiring fair to be held at San Marcos Community Center. The post North County Employers Ready to Hire 16–24-Year-Olds at ‘First Job’ Hiring Event at San Marcos Community Center appeared first on San Diego Workforce Partnership.| San Diego Workforce Partnership
Project Next is dedicated to helping students receive personalized career coaching, hands-on experiences, and direct industry connections by establishing Future Centers within high schools. Their services empower students to make informed decisions about their next steps—whether that involves attending college, pursuing technical training, entering apprenticeships, joining the military or going directly into the workforce. The post How Project Next is helping students thrive, industries gro...| San Diego Workforce Partnership
In honor of Fair Chance Month, also known as Second Chance Month—a nationwide initiative aimed at ensuring that individuals returning from incarceration have meaningful opportunities to rebuild their lives—the San Diego Workforce Partnership (SDWP) is highlighting the urgent need to expand employment opportunities for justice-involved individuals. The post San Diego Workforce Partnership Powers ‘Fair Chance’ Month Using Community to Open Doors for Justice-Involved Workers appeared fir...| San Diego Workforce Partnership
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After two decades away from paid work to raise her children, Cat reclaimed her independence—and her career—through free training, resume workshops, and one-on-one career navigation offered by the San Diego Workforce Partnership. With support and encouragement, she is earning her Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from SDSU and stepping back into the workforce with clarity, skills, and confidence.| San Diego Workforce Partnership
At just 15, United was sentenced to 50 years to life and spent two decades in a maximum-security prison before accessing therapy and rehabilitative programs at a lower-security facility. Through self-awareness and support from initiatives like the San Diego Workforce Partnership Reentry Services, he transformed his life. Now a case manager at Restoring Citizens, he helps others reintegrate after incarceration.| San Diego Workforce Partnership