San Diego Workforce Partnership Awards $4M in Critically Needed Funding to Enable Creation of New Firefighters and EMS Workers

The San Diego Workforce Partnership (SDWP) today announced $4 million in critically needed funding for regional Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and firefighting training programs. This investment will expand the pipeline of trained emergency responders, diversify the EMS and fire workforce, and strengthen wildfire preparedness across the region. 

Aspen Institute Names Miramar College a Top 200 Community College

The Aspen Institute has named San Diego Miramar College as one of 200 institutions eligible to compete for the 2027 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence worth $1 million dollars. This is the nation’s premier recognition of high achievement and performance among two-year colleges. The 200 colleges were selected based on their student outcomes data, including retention, completion, transfer, and bachelor’s attainment rates.