WASHINGTON–The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the selection of 16 grantees for a total award of $3.2 million through the agency’s Environmental Workforce Development and Job Training (EWDJT) Program. The grants support local work to recruit, train, and place unemployed individuals in jobs that address environmental challenges in their communities. By providing Americans [...]

EL CAJON–Manufacturers in East County San Diego are working together with the East County Economic Development Council (ECEDC), workforce centers, and other organizations to get veterans and job seekers excited about careers in manufacturing. On May 15, Quality Controlled Manufacturing Inc. (QCMI) and Taylor Guitars hosted more than 60 veterans and job seekers. The second Manufacturing Tour and Panel half-day [...]

SAN DIEGO–Environmental Health Coalition, an organization that fights toxic pollution in San Diego and Tijuana, have selected Aurora Zabish and Seamus Kennedy as its newest team members in development and human resources. As the associate director of administration since March 2013, Zabish is responsible for providing strategic leadership in several crucial departments of EHC, including [...]

LA JOLLA– Fitwall, a fitness experience that utilizes the proprietary research-based Fitwall training system, is opening its first studio in La Jolla this Saturday. Fitwall training sessions focus on activation of muscles, balance of the body, caloric burn and decompression of the spine in the most efficient manner possible. Training sessions at Fitwall enable customers to [...]

SAN DIEGO–With its sixth consecutive “Highest Rating” from Charity Navigator, Jewish Family Service has joined the elite company of only 3% of nonprofits nationally who earned this distinction over this length of time. Charity Navigator, America’s premier charity evaluator, awards its 4-star designation to nonprofit organizations that have demonstrated strong fiscal management. Charity Navigator highlights [...]

SAN DIEGO–Viejas Outlets today announced the opening of the newest Charlotte Russe store in San Diego County. The new 7,562 square foot retail store officially opened this morning at a ceremony that featured an official ribbon cutting attended by representatives of Charlotte Russe and Viejas Outlets, as well as local civic and business leaders, and [...]

NEW YORK–(PRWeb)–Business mogul Donald J. Trump announced today that he and Learning Annex founder Bill Zanker have launched FundAnything.com, a website that gives everyone the opportunity to better their lives and fund their dreams. “People’s lives have been destroyed by this economy and they feel hopeless,” stated Trump. “FundAnything is a real solution.” At a packed [...]

SAN MARCOS–The San Marcos Youth Ambassador program was established to provide volunteer opportunities to high school students while offering assistance to city, local service clubs, charities and Chamber of Commerce events. Students must be in grade 9, 10 or 11 when making application and must have been attending a high school in San Marcos for [...]