Building Skills Partnership

💼 Empowering workers in low-wage industries
🏡 Supporting families & communities
📚 Education • Training • Advocacy
🌟 501c3 Nonprofit making an impact

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BSP has been featured in the @washingtonpost! This article highlights a day in the life of LA participant, Jenny & her life as a #singlemom #janitor. The opportunities that BSP provides to help create a better quality of life for her family are discussed. https://t.co/ffae2aXGb0

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🎓 Invest in the next generation of leaders!

Your donation to the Building Skills Partnership (BSP) Scholarship Gala helps first-generation college students and children of essential service workers pursue their educational dreams and build a brighter future.

Every contribution makes a difference. ❤️

💛 Donate today and help us open doors to opportunity!

🔗 Donate here: https://t.co/NTyjDeFmQW

#BSPScholarshipGala #BuildingSkillsPartnership #Education #EconomicMobility #InvestInOurFuture

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Call the BSP hotline for resources such as immigration legal services and educational programs: 844-914-3434 SEIU California SEIU United Service Workers West

If you need to consult with a trusted immigration attorney, call our BSP hotline. All SEIU-USWW members and their families are eligible for a free consultation.

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Llame a la línea directa de BSP para obtener recursos como servicios legales de inmigración y programas educativos: 844-914-3434 SEIU California SEIU United Service Workers West

Si necesita consultar con un abogado de inmigración de confianza, llame a nuestra línea directa de BSP. Todos los miembros de SEIU-USWW y sus familias pueden recibir una consulta gratuita

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BSP was proud to participate in the Siemer Institute Summit, where Angel Ramos (Community Advancement Manager) presented on how BSP’s holistic approach combines workforce development with financial capability, digital access, family support, and trusted community partnerships. His presentation emphasized that training is only the beginning and requires continued, customized support that helps workers advance in their careers and build lasting economic stability for their families.

Angel also had the special opportunity to meet the Siemer Institute’s founders and learn more about their vision for strengthening families and communities. We are grateful for the opportunity to exchange ideas, build relationships, and elevate the experiences of property service workers on a national stage.

#SiemerInstitute #WorkforceDevelopment #FamilyStability

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Building Skills Partnership (BSP) invita a la comunidad a inscribirse en nuestras clases de inglés en Palo Alto. 🗣️ Estas clases son una oportunidad para desarrollar tus habilidades, ganar confianza y seguir creciendo tanto en el trabajo como en la vida diaria.

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Thank you to all our community partners for joining Building Skills Partnership's first annual College & Career Fair, hosted with the Chicano Federation of San Diego County! 🎓 Your resources and support meant so much to our students and families. We look forward to continuing to work together for student success. 💙

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Ready to grow into a leadership role?
We’re proud to offer a one year, 125 hour training program designed for janitors ready to take the next step into leadership.

This program builds essential skills in leadership, technical expertise, digital tools, communication, and mentorship equipping you for long-term career success.

Graduates will earn certifications from ISSA, West LA College, and Building Skills Partnership.

Call BSP at 1-844-914-3434 to register.

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BSP joined @Lola_Smallwood, @HollyJMitchell, and @SadeElhawary for their 3rd annual Hispanic Heritage Month Community Event.

We shared our programs and resources with the community. We also asked them why they were voting or activating for the upcoming election. Check out their responses!

We supported voters by verifying their registration statuses and signing up to track their ballot. We shared key election dates and informed attendees on the rights voters in California have. This information helps ensure voters can fully and safely participate in our democracy.

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3. Election day is the last opportunity to cast your ballot. Don’t wait, vote early!

The deadline to register to vote is Monday, October 19. Register to vote or verify your registration status today!

Register to vote / Check your registration status: https://t.co/oQPSK4adwr

Sign up to track your ballot at: https://t.co/hLPtTyIEkm

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📚 Learning, connecting, and growing together!

On September 22, our Southern California (LA–OC–SD) instructor team gathered at our San Diego office for a special training with Stand Out co-author Rob Jenkins.

Rob led a mock Level 1 class, modeling how to integrate the Classroom Presentation Tool, textbooks, and lesson planners to encourage student participation, practice, and progress. His key message: focus on learning over perfection, gently stretch learners, and build their confidence to take risks.

We were also thrilled to have Rob meet some of our English Conversation learners and hear their experiences with Stand Out! 🗣️📖

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We’re proud to celebrate an incredible milestone made possible through the partnership between Building Skills Partnership, DMS and the County of San Diego.

BSP trained 75 DMS Janitors in just six weeks, successfully completing their certification through the Green Janitors Education Program! The training included a combination of 2 in-person classes and 4 virtual classes, providing workers with valuable knowledge and skills to support healthier and more sustainable workplaces.

This is just the beginning! More classes are on the way as we work toward an important goal: training all janitors working at County of San Diego government sites.

BSP is excited to continue this partnership with DMS and the County of San Diego, creating even more training and professional development opportunities for workers.

Congratulations to all 75 certified Green Janitors! Your hard work and commitment are worth celebrating!

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📢 Registration is now open for SPANISH 1 for the Workplace! 🇪🇸

Looking to strengthen your Spanish skills for the customer service industry?

Join BSP’s vocational Spanish course and build practical communication skills to support your professional growth.

💻 Online classes: October 2 – November 20, 2026 🗓️ Fridays | 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM (PT) 📍 Learn from anywhere—no commute required!

📲 Register today! Call or text Leakhim at 323-205-6792 or scan the QR code on the flyer.

#BuildingSkillsPartnership #WorkforceDevelopment #SpanishForTheWorkplace #ProfessionalDevelopment #CareerGrowth

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We want to thank our partners at the National Skills Coalition (NSC) @SkillsCoalition for the partnership and for inviting BSP to be part of this important work!

Our Executive Director, Luis Sandoval, sat down with NSC CEO Brooke DeRenzis to reflect on our shared commitment to creating pathways to economic mobility through workforce development, education, and strong labor-management partnerships.

We’re proud to be part of a shared vision for an economy where every worker has access to the skills, resources, and opportunities needed to succeed.

Learn more about A New Promise of Work and the future of workforce development.
#WorkforceDevelopment #EconomicMobility #WorkerVoice

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Building Skills Partnership is proud to join the @HispanicFed Hispanic Federation’s membership network of Latino nonprofits!

This membership connects BSP to a national network committed to strengthening Latino-led organizations and uplifting Latino communities. We look forward to the continued work alongside Hispanic Federation and its members to advance the interests and aspirations of California’s Latino community, elevate community voices, and advocate for policies and programs that create greater opportunity for workers and families.

We are honored to be part of this powerful network and excited for all that we can accomplish together!

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BSP was proud to participate in this week’s Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting @ClintonGlobal a continued partner in advancing Commitments to Action. The conference offered valuable insights, meaningful connections, and new opportunities to collaborate on solutions that strengthen economic mobility both at the national and international level.

BSP also participated in the working session, From Educational Debt to Economic Thriving, exploring how families, educational institutions, employers, labor, government, and philanthropy can better align resources and share responsibility for identifying opportunities to increase wages and advance economic mobility. The discussion reflected BSP’s commitment to creating accessible pathways from education and training to quality jobs and long-term economic stability.

#CGI2026 #CommitmentsToAction #EconomicMobility #WorkforceDevelopment #Education #QualityJobs

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BSP joined the @immigrantsarela Coalition to listen, learn, and advocate for the Guaranteed Basic Income program being proposed to the LA County Board of Supervisors. This program would provide a lifeline to seniors in LA county who cannot access retirement programs.

Immigrant elders spent 20,30, even 40 years of their lives contributing to the county and many are still working past the retirement age. With the rising costs of living and defunding of public assistance programs, we need a solution to ensure those who have spent their lives building this county can retire with dignity.

Thank you to the IRLA coalition for advocating for this important program and for the opportunity to join you in the advocacy.

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🎉 Congratulations to our newly ISSA-certified supervisors!

We’re proud to celebrate three BSP Supervisory Course students who successfully passed their ISSA-The Association for Cleaning & Facility Solutions Certification exam on September 18, 2026! 👏

From left to right:

🔹 Nancy Najera – LA General Medical Center Multi Service Worker with Servicon

🔹 Laura Esquivel – LAX Worker with C&W

🔹 Juana Francisco – Janitorial Worker with Able Building Maintenance

Their dedication to professional growth and leadership development is helping strengthen career pathways across the property services industry.

Congratulations, Nancy, Laura, and Juana! 🎓💪

A special congratulations to our students and a thank you to ISSA-The Association for Cleaning & Facility Solutions for advancing education and certification opportunities across the cleaning and facility solutions industry.

#BuildingSkillsPartnership #BSP #ISSA #WorkforceDevelopment #CareerPathways #ProfessionalDevelopment #LeadershipDevelopment

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Meet Angel Ismael Fernandez Donez! Angel is a sophomore at UC Davis studying Mechanical Engineering and is a 2025 and 2026 scholarship recipient. Through the Carnegie Scholarship and Mike Garcia Scholarship, Angel has received a total of $6,000 to support his college journey.

Last year, Angel also participated in our Avanzando Through College program, where he gained valuable career preparation skills. He shared:

“I think my favorite workshop was the career exploration workshop because we were able to get examples of writing a resume, writing a cover letter, and preparing for interviews if we applied for jobs. A big reason for this being my favorite is that I was applying to jobs around the time of that workshop, and I found the information to be very helpful. I took the information, and when I applied it to my job application process, I ended up landing one on-campus job and one summer internship at a biotech company!”

This year, Angel shared how his scholarship is helping ease the financial burden of college:

“This year, the scholarship I received is going to go to two things: paying off the unsubsidized loans that I withdrew so that I can pay off the interest that began to accrue, and a little more, as well as helping me pay for rent in the apartment that I moved into for this year! This has made my year a lot less stressful by relieving a financial burden, allowing me to focus purely on my studies!”

We are so proud of Angel’s continued growth and accomplishments and are excited to continue supporting him throughout his college journey!

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We are excited to invite families & students to attend our upcoming College & Career Fair, scheduled for Saturday, September 26th, in partnership with the Chicano Federation! This event is a valuable opportunity for students to explore college options and career pathways and connect with local organizations dedicated to supporting their future success.

Event Details:
Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
Location: Barrio Station Resource Center, 2175 Newton Ave., San Diego, CA 92113

Participation Free: https://t.co/wys4tGcI2Z

The event will feature a variety of colleges, trade schools, and career organizations offering resources, information, and guidance.
We are asking families interested in joining to sign up to provide us with a head count. 😁

#BSPCollegeCareerFair

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We had 12 students in attendance, and a few additional students reached out to me directly to let me know that they were unable to attend today but are planning to join us for the next class.

"I wanted to make the first day a welcoming and positive experience for everyone, so I brought notebooks for all the students. We had a fun activity where students decorated their notebooks with stickers featuring motivational phrases. I also brought donuts for everyone to share, which helped create a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

The overall environment was excellent. The students were happy and excited to be back in class, and I’m very happy and grateful to have the opportunity to share this new learning journey with them."

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As we celebrate Citizenship Day, we are excited to share: “The Power of the Naturalized Vote.” The latest episode in NPNA’s Together We Vote limited series Podcast.

In this episode, you’ll hear from three naturalized Americans who share their journey toward becoming U.S. citizens and what motivates them to show up for their communities at the ballot box this November.

Listen to the full episode here: https://t.co/l2tlVdXElO
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