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MiraCosta College BrewTech Program Recognized by Master Brewers Association
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MiraCosta College BrewTech Program Recognized by Master Brewers Association

San Diego - MiraCosta College's craft brewing program has been recognized as the only community college certificate program of its kind in California meeting the standards set by the Master Brewers Association of the Americas. Certification by the Master Brewers Association of the Americas (MBAA) assures that the BrewTech Program at MiraCosta College meets an array of standards, such as preparing students for entry-level positions at either large-scale or craft brewing business, employing a lead faculty member with extensive experience as a leader of an operating brewery, allows for industry internships, and provides adequate facilities needed to hone techniques and skills. MiraCosta's was just one of two MBAA-approved programs in the state (the other being at UC Davis) and one of j...
Four-Week Paid Training Program Helps 19 San Diegans Launch Meaningful Careers in Region’s Priority Sector
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Four-Week Paid Training Program Helps 19 San Diegans Launch Meaningful Careers in Region’s Priority Sector

Participants of the Construction Career Jumpstart Program (courtesy of SDG&E). San Diego, CA – February 18, 2021 — Twenty San Diegans impacted by the COVID-19 health and economic crisis donned hard hats and picked up construction tools to embark on a paid, four-week hands-on training program preparing them for high-paying and rewarding careers in the region's growing energy, construction and utilities sector. To date, 19 of the 20 graduates have received full-time job offers.  The program, designed to build a diverse and qualified talent pipeline, aims to meet San Diego employers' needs while also giving residents from underserved communities access to quality jobs on an accelerated timeline.&nbs...
Cientos de Familias de San Diego Recibirán Comestibles Muy Necesarios en Rock Church San Marcos, City Heights y East County Monthly Food Distributions
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Cientos de Familias de San Diego Recibirán Comestibles Muy Necesarios en Rock Church San Marcos, City Heights y East County Monthly Food Distributions

  SAN DIEGO, CA --- El jueves 4 de febrero a las 12 p. m., la Iglesia del Rock, campus San Marcos, acoge una distribución comunitaria de alimentos, pañales y suministros para ayudar a conectar los recursos con aquellos que se han encontrado en un lugar inesperado de necesidad durante la crisis del COVID-19. El jueves 11 de febrero, el campus de Rock Church City Heights también albergará una distribución de alimentos y el martes 16 de febrero, el campus del Condado De Rock Church East también albergará su distribución de alimentos. Todos los eventos son gratuitos y abiertos a la comunidad. Según el Banco de Alimentos de San Diego, de los 3,2 millones de residentes del condado de San Diego, 450.000 personas enfrentan inseguridad alimentaria cada día. Con el inicio del COVID-19, hay aún más ...
CVS Health administrará vacunas COVID-19 en 100 farmacias en California como parte de la activación multiesma estatal
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CVS Health administrará vacunas COVID-19 en 100 farmacias en California como parte de la activación multiesma estatal

  WOONSOCKET, R.I., martes 2 de febrero de 2021 — Sobre la base de los esfuerzos integrales de la compañía para ayudar a frenar la propagación del virus, CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) comenzará a administrar vacunas COVID-19 a poblaciones elegibles el jueves 11 de febrero en 100 ubicaciones de farmacia CVS en todo California. Para las farmacias CVS que comenzarán a ofrecer vacunas COVID-19 el 11 de febrero, las citas estarán disponibles para la reserva a partir del 9 de febrero, ya que las tiendas reciben envíos de vacunas. El suministro para el despliegue limitado en el estado, que se obtiene directamente del programa federal de asociación de farmacias, será de aproximadamente 81,900 dosis totales. Las farmacias CVS participantes se encuentran en comunidades de california, incl...
SD Loyal Raises $10,000 for The Association of African American Educators Following BLM Initiatives
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SD Loyal Raises $10,000 for The Association of African American Educators Following BLM Initiatives

Club unveils new items to the "Together San Diego" apparel line to continue to raise funds and awareness for social injustice (Photo courtesy of SD Loyal)   San Diego, CA (Jan. 22, 2021) – Today, San Diego Loyal SC (SD Loyal) announces the presentation of a $10,000 check to The Association of African American Educators (AAAE), an organization that advocates for equity in education within the ethnically diverse pupil population of San Diego County. Donation funds were raised with the help of the community through the game-worn "Black Lives Matter" jersey auction and percentage of sales from specific items at "The Shop at San Diego Loyal". In addition to the check presentation, SD Loyal unveiled its new items to their lifestyle apparel collection, "Together San Diego". The ...
Holiday Schedule for City of San Diego Offices and Services
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Holiday Schedule for City of San Diego Offices and Services

(Information courtesy of the city of San Diego)   Holiday Schedule for City of San Diego Offices and Services     SAN DIEGO – All City of San Diego administrative offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. Trash Pickup and Disposal  Curbside trash, recyclables and yard waste will be collected as scheduled the week of Jan. 11 for customers served by the City’s Environmental Services Department. Residents in other cities should check with their waste hauler for holiday service schedules. The City’s Miramar Landfill and Miramar Recycling Center will be open on Monday, Jan. 18. Recreational Activities  Torrey Pines, Mission Bay and Balboa Park golf courses will be open normal hours with holiday rates applied. All City skate parks will be open. ...
Mayor Gloria Appoints San Diego Native Kirby Brady as City’s First Chief Innovation Officer
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Mayor Gloria Appoints San Diego Native Kirby Brady as City’s First Chief Innovation Officer

  ROLE TO BRING GREATER FOCUS ON DATA-DRIVEN DECISION MAKING, DIVERSITY FOR CITY LEADERSHIP SAN DIEGO – Building on his efforts to diversify city leadership and create an administration reflective of the people it serves, Mayor Todd Gloria has appointed San Diego native Kirby Brady to be the City's first chief innovation officer. As a Black woman, Brady is one of the few women or people of color to be named CIO of a major American city. "I couldn't be prouder to have Kirby Brady as San Diego's first chief innovation officer," Mayor Gloria said. "Kirby's unique experiences coupled with her creativity, drive and passion for civic innovation are going to help our City harness the data and technology we need to stretch taxpayer dollars while providing world-class service for people ...
University of San Diego School of Business Breaking Barriers Initiative
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University of San Diego School of Business Breaking Barriers Initiative

University of San Diego School of Business Breaking Barriers Initiative Breaking Barriers initiative focuses on removing barriers to entry for minority and low-income students to pursue a graduate business degree at USD. The deadline to apply for one of the financial assistance packages for prospective graduate students is January 5, 2021. Recipients of the Breaking Barriers package will receive: ● a cost-free online GMAT test prep course from Magoosh ($249 value) ● a cost-free GMAT examination ($275 value) ● a waived application fee ($125 value) ● a guaranteed diversity scholarship (maximum award amount of up to $10,000). Some graduate business programs may award additional scholarship funds based on merit. Details about the initiative can be found by clicking on the following link: h...
MiraCosta College Providing State-of-the-Art Facilities for Future Return of Students, Staff, & Faculty
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MiraCosta College Providing State-of-the-Art Facilities for Future Return of Students, Staff, & Faculty

MiraCosta College Providing State-of-the-Art Facilities for Future Return of Students, Staff, and Faculty to Classrooms and Campuses Students and teachers may be engaged in primarily online learning for now, but construction and design activities underway throughout the MiraCosta Community College District are ensuring state-of-the-art facilities are ready when students are able to return to campus. Construction projects are currently underway at MiraCosta's Oceanside, San Elijo, and Community Learning Center (CLC) campuses. The projects include new state-of-the-art Student Services buildings for both San Elijo and the CLC. All of the projects are funded through MiraCosta's capital improvement program using funds from Measure MM, a $455 million general obligation bond approved by voters...