Free event for job seekers features trade unions, training programs, more

LaShae Sharp-Collins Campaign photo Assemblywoman Dr LaShae Sharp-Collins will join with the San Diego College of Continuing Learning Thursday to host the th Assembly District Apprenticeship Fair Sharp-Collins encourages all students educators workforce professionals and neighborhood organizations to attend the free event from a m to p m at the college s Mid-City Campus at Fairmount Avenue Fairmount Avenue This Apprenticeship Fair is about opening doors not just to jobs but to new opportunities she declared Whether you re just starting a career or seeking a change our local businesses training programs and trades are ready to work with you When we invest in apprenticeships we invest in our neighborhood s future and the strength of our local financial market The fair will feature a variety of local employers contract unions and training programs offering information about career pathways that combine instruction and paid on-the-job training Attendees can meet directly with apprenticeship coordinators and explore careers in industries such as construction healthcare ability and advanced manufacturing We are especially grateful to Assemblymember Dr LaShae Sharp- Collins for her dedicated assistance of workforce teaching mentioned Tina M King president of San Diego College of Continuing Tuition In uncertain economic times pursuing a commerce or apprenticeship provides San Diegans with stability opportunity and a bright future More than tuition-free career training programs and thousands of no-cost classes are offered by San Diego College of Continuing Development A list of courses is available at sdcce edu