Andrew Picard

Chief Programs Officer @sdworkforce. Views here are my own.
#OpportunityForAll & #SocialJustice by day.
Cat dad and wannabe Ina Garten by night.

[Workforce Partnership @sdworkforce]

Often the interrelation of racism in the justice system and its impact on our economy and workforce goes unaddressed. This connection has profound impacts on the poverty and economic mobility of our society. To read more visit: https://t.co/FsP0flnVot #ListenLearnActSD

[Andrew Picard @AndrewPicardSD]

This article I authored was published today on topics I'm incredibly passionate about:
Understanding the inextricable linkages between systemic racism, criminal justice and our ability as a nation to offer economic opportunity for all.

https://t.co/MZ5Lfp8fvB #ListenLearnActSD

[Andrew Picard @AndrewPicardSD]

Honored to speak today at the Cause Conference with a phenomenal panel on Data for Social Good.

#data4good #socialimpact #thisisworkforce @sdworkforce @SDSUAMA

[Workforce Partnership @sdworkforce]

If you haven't already, today's the day!

[Workforce Partnership @sdworkforce]

HOUSING. 40 years ago the SDUT found that over 98% of bank loans in SD county went to wealthy, white neighborhoods, reflecting both discriminatory lending and the legacy of redlining and housing segregation #ListenLearnActSD

[Workforce Partnership @sdworkforce]

EMPLOYMENT. Black youth in San Diego are twice as likely to be "disconnected" (out of school & unemployed) as their white peers and those who are able to find work earn half as much as their white peers. #ListenLearnActSD #equity

[Workforce Partnership @sdworkforce]

POLICING. The Police & Sheriffs pull over black drivers at 2-3x the rate of white drivers, use force 50% more often, and search nearly twice as often, despite being more likely to find contraband in searches of white drivers #ListenLearnActSD

[Workforce Partnership @sdworkforce]

Thank you everyone for this incredible conversation. Now let's go do something! #ListenLearnActSD

@omarpassons @DrRickyShabazz @AndrewPicardSD @PeterACallstrom @SDChamber @MDFinanceSD @SDLaborCouncil @CD4Monica @SDGrantmakers @usdsoles

[Andrew Picard @AndrewPicardSD]

While the Whitehouse stops all COVID relief talks, here's some facts to consider:
-30M are still on unemployment benefits
-12M less jobs
-1 in 3 families borrowed money to get by
-1 in 6 families started going to food banks

We need federal funding now! @sdworkforce

[Workforce Partnership @sdworkforce]

Justice is a journey requiring thoughtful intentional action. Where do you begin? Here are small steps you can take now. https://t.co/C1u60w1VOq
By @AndrewPicardSD #ListenLearnActSD
@surjsandiego @risesandiego

[Sarah Burns @s_burns11]

Want to help your students identify personally rewarding work that suits them? Connect with resources to become confident in the job search? Make informed career decisions? Look no further than @sdworkforce’s new tool. https://t.co/JFqd60LU8r #mynextmove

[Andrew Picard @AndrewPicardSD]

So proud of my dear Friend Tina for sharing her story! What an inspiration.

[KPBS News @KPBSnews]

President Trump cast a vote-by-mail ballot in Florida this week and used a third party to return it.

Both are practices Trump has criticized. https://t.co/xTwuoWW9Vt

[Workforce Partnership @sdworkforce]

#Tech is a critical part of #education. It impacts everything from human resources & bus. operations to classroom attendance & more. This Wed, join @SanDiegoCOE to learn about qualifications + tips for attaining a tech position within the school system: https://t.co/6ocvjpTYjy

[Cory Booker @CoryBooker]

I miss Obama, and I miss her husband too. #DemConvention

[Peter Callstrom @PeterACallstrom]

#WorkforceDevelopment = talent development, skilled workers, in-demand careers and taxpayers. We can create a robust recovery - with proper funding: https://t.co/ywAdP5uOmS @ScottPetersSD @RepSusanDavis @RepJuanVargas @RepMikeLevin @SpeakerPelosi #FundWorkforceRecovery #WkDev

[Workforce Partnership @sdworkforce]

Did you know we offer courses on @Microsoft tech industry certifications?? 💻

In our on-demand #training library, explore data engineer, security engineer and developer courses that can open doors to the world of #tech! https://t.co/5Ltxk6UFef. #thisisworkforce #getcertified

[Workforce Partnership @sdworkforce]

Every $ invested in workforce programs = positive outcomes: skilled workers, sustainable careers & employed taxpayers. The very urgent needs of millions of laid-off workers can be addressed w/ proper support.

We can create a robust future—if we act now: https://t.co/b6Y3u7H9du

[LEAD San Diego @LEADSanDiego]

Thursday, we are hosting "Understanding Police Reform" alongside @JONESInclusive. The conversation will be led by SD City Councilmember @CD4Monica, Joshua Chanin of @SDSU, Chamber Pres & CEO Jerry Sanders and moderated by VP @ewfitzsimons.

Register now! https://t.co/uybxn3DLJY

[Workforce Partnership @sdworkforce]

Quality jobs are not a luxury. As a public workforce agency, we believe that the path forward is to rebuild equitably. Here's how to build #jobquality into your #workforcedevelopment approach: https://t.co/7HM8bsHjSr

#thisisworkforce @WorkforceInvest @CAWorkforce @ABC10 @sdut