San Diego Workforce Partnership

Join us for the HIRE Job Fair—an exclusive hiring event created for the HIRE network, and open to the public! Job seekers: Connect with employers who value your potential, understand your story and are actively looking to hire. Your past doesn’t define you—let this be the moment you move forward in your career. Employers: Meet motivated talent from the HIRE network and spoke organizations who are ready to work and grow. Strengthen your workforce with individuals ready to take the next step. 📅 When: August 21, 2025 | 9:30–11:30 a.m. 📍Where: Metro Career Center – Randolph Room 4389 Imperial Ave, San Diego, CA 92113 🔗 Register at bit.ly/hirejobfair

Applications are now open for our Substance Use Counselor Training Program! Earn your certification and change lives—at no cost to you. This program includes full tuition coverage, paid internship hours, CADTP certification support, job placement assistance and more. Whether you're starting a new career or already working in the field, we’re here to support you every step of the way. Apply by August 11 or before spots fill up. Available through UC San Diego Extended Studies and Palomar College only. Apply now: https://bit.ly/sdwp_sud

📢 Invitation for Bids Now Open The San Diego Workforce Partnership (SDWP) is issuing this Invitation for Bid (IFB) from qualified contractors to provide insights into the workforce needs of youth in San Diego and how they are represented by region, the types and numbers of youth providers in those regions, and what the gap in services are in those regions. Submission deadline: August 14, 2025, by 5 p.m. PDT Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/gSKkZ3st

📣 Oceanside Job Fair – August 20! Whether you're looking for your next opportunity or your next hire, this event is for you. Job seekers: Meet employers from multiple industries and apply on the spot. Employers: Connect with qualified local talent and fill open roles—space is limited, so register today! Hosted by San Diego Workforce Partnership and Oceanside Public Library. 🔗 Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/ga9akq8n

Did you know there are six essential skills that local employers say they’re looking for—but often can’t find in job candidates? Join our Essential Skills Workshop to learn how to identify, develop and highlight the skills employers value: • Emotional intelligence • Communication • Creative and critical thinking • Collaboration • Dependability • Resourcefulness 👉 Learn more about the six essential skills: https://bit.ly/45a7nvk 👉 Register for the workshop: https://lnkd.in/gs8FUJd

In hospitality, soft skills like communication and empathy are now must-haves. EHL breaks down why they matter—and how to build them for career success: https://bit.ly/4o2BYDT #HospitalityCareers #SoftSkills #SanDiegoJobs

Nervous about your next restaurant job interview? 🍽️ This guide by Hcareers breaks down 20 common questions—with sample answers to help you feel prepared and confident. Read more: https://bit.ly/3J21ysl #JobInterviewTips #HospitalityCareers #SanDiegoJobs #ThisIsWorkforce

The San Diego Workforce Partnership's career center staff will be onsite starting at 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 31. You may still access services from other organizations at our Metro and South County career centers.

The deadline to submit proposals for our EMS-Fire Pilot Pathways Initiative Participant & Program Support RFP is this Monday by 5 p.m. Help us expand access and diversity in EMS and Fire careers. 🔗 Submit now: https://bit.ly/rfp_ems

Ready to start your construction career? Our Apprenticeship Readiness Program is your blueprint for breaking into the union trades. Get hands-on training, expert-led instruction and earn industry-recognized certifications—all designed to help you launch a successful career in one of 23 high-demand union construction trades. We’re now accepting applications for our new cohort at Imperial Valley College! 🔗 Apply now: https://bit.ly/sdwparp #ThisIsWorkforce #ApprenticeshipReady #ConstructionCareers #ImperialValley #SkilledTrades #SanDiegoJobs