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Building Skills Partnership @bspbuildingskills.bsky.social · 1d

Congratulations to our partners Alysia Bell of @UniteLA and Mayor @RexRichardsonLB on their appointments to the California Workforce Development Board! 🎉👏

We’re excited to see your continued leadership in strengthening and advancing California’s workforce
CAgovernor: www.gov.ca.gov/2025/10/02/g...

Building Skills Partnership @bspbuildingskills.bsky.social · 2d

Martin Valezaquez, joined the program to help assist his fellow peers in gaining confidence with digital tools. Here's what he has to say on his experience gaining digital skills,

BSP thanks Martin and his hard work with us striving for digital inclusion.

#nonprofit #bsp_ca

Building Skills Partnership @bspbuildingskills.bsky.social · 5d

Today we heard from Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) , Carlos Singer from, Luis Sandoval from and special pre-recorded remarks from U.S. Alex Padilla as they discuss the critical role immigrant workers play in powering California’s economy.

#bsp_ca

Building Skills Partnership @bspbuildingskills.bsky.social · 6d

Nikki Ramsy, our new Development and Grant Coordinator🎉

My name is Nikki Ramsy (she/her), and I am the newly hired Development and Grant Coordinator at Building Skills Partnership.

#buildingskills #nonprofit #grantwriter

Building Skills Partnership @bspbuildingskills.bsky.social · 7d

🍂🎃 Pumpkin Patch Adventures are back! 🎃🍂

Join BSP for a fun, festive, and family-friendly day of pumpkin picking, activities, and fall celebration! 🍁✨

📅 Saturday, October 11, 2025
🕙 10AM – 2PM
📍 1010 Ruff Drive, San Jose, CA

#BSP_CA

Building Skills Partnership @bspbuildingskills.bsky.social · 8d

🌟 Please join us in welcoming our new Government Relations Coordinator, Ashley de La Rosa! 🌟

She will be building relationships with elected officials, and advancing our priorities in workforce development, immigrant inclusion, urban revitalization, and immigration reform.

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Building Skills Partnership @bspbuildingskills.bsky.social · 9d

¡Esta semana empiezan las clases gratuitas de ASL y español en línea!
¡Las inscripciones para las clases de inglés siguen abiertas! ¡Inscríbete hoy mismo por Zoom!

Building Skills Partnership @bspbuildingskills.bsky.social · 9d

¡Ya en San Diego! Únete a nuestras clases presenciales GRATUITAS:
✅ Inglés para la Ciudadanía
✅ Preparación para la Ciudadanía
✅ Habilidades Digitales

Da el siguiente paso hacia tu futuro: gana confianza, nuevas oportunidades y el apoyo de tu comunidad. ¡Inscríbete hoy! 💻🇪🇸 #BSP_CA

Building Skills Partnership @bspbuildingskills.bsky.social · 12d

🌿 BSP families explored Kendall-Frost Marsh and Mission Bay with the @sandiegobirdalliance , @ucsandiego, @thecaliforniacoast and @rewildmissionbay.

#BSP_CA #EnvironmentalJustice #CommunityLeadership #FamilyEngagement

Building Skills Partnership @bspbuildingskills.bsky.social · 13d

☕✨ Our September Cafecito was a huge success! We were thrilled to bring together members from San Jose and Palo Alto for a joyful and engaging space to connect, share, and feel heard.

#nonprofit

Building Skills Partnership @bspbuildingskills.bsky.social · 14d

Today, Building Skills Partnership, represented by Luis Sandoval, had the privilege of joining leaders from business, philanthropy, civil rights, labor, and community sectors.

@Stacey Abrams, @Governor Newsom, @Ford foundation, @Darren Walker, @Clinton Global Initiative
@Linda Lopez

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Building Skills Partnership @bspbuildingskills.bsky.social · 15d

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Building Skills Partnership @bspbuildingskills.bsky.social · 16d

The 2nd Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Event - in partnership with LA County Supervisor @hollyjmitchell Holly J. Mitchell, Assemblymember @sadeelhawary Sade Elhawary, @LAUSD, and @ummahealthca Umma Health - on Sunday, September 28 from Noon - 4 pm.

Building Skills Partnership @bspbuildingskills.bsky.social · 19d

Luis Sandoval, Executive Director of Building Skills Partnership, joined the Equity at Work Council (EWC)with ReWork the Bay.

As a member of the EWC, we join a powerful network of leaders committed to advancing economic justice and creating a more equitable Bay Area.

#nonprofit #bsp_ca #equity

Building Skills Partnership @bspbuildingskills.bsky.social · 19d

There’s incredible power in coming together to celebrate the resilience, achievements, and contributions of the Latino community. At the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Gala, Luis Sandoval, Executive Director of Building Skills Partnership (BSP), and David Huerta, President of SEIU-USWW

Building Skills Partnership @bspbuildingskills.bsky.social · 20d

At Building Skills Partnership, our Citizenship and Civic Engagement Program empowers immigrant workers with the tools and confidence to become active participants in our democracy. From citizenship classes to voter education, we help workers gain the power.

#BSP_CA

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Building Skills Partnership @bspbuildingskills.bsky.social · 22d

Through our Family Engagement and College Readiness (FECR) program, we held our second Hiking Club event at Cabrillo National Monument. Students not only enjoyed the outdoors but also deepened their understanding of American history and the impact of WWII in San Diego.

#bsp_ca #hiking #wellness

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Building Skills Partnership @bspbuildingskills.bsky.social · 22d

Today is National Voter Registration Day, a reminder that civic participation is one of the most powerful tools we have to create lasting change.

#bsp_ca #nonprofit #civicparticipation

Building Skills Partnership @bspbuildingskills.bsky.social · 23d

🎓✨ In Palo Alto, we celebrated the graduation of our most recent English as a Second Language (ESL) class! Our students were able to attend to receive their certificate of completion.

#nonprofit #bsp_ca #education

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Building Skills Partnership @bspbuildingskills.bsky.social · 23d

Carmen Rojas, PhD (she/her), President & CEO at Marguerite Casey Foundation, stands for shifting power toward communities that’ve long been excluded.

Read Carmen’s story, see what motivates us, and join the movement:

publicwelfare.substack.com/p/my-america...

Building Skills Partnership @bspbuildingskills.bsky.social · 26d

🎓✨ Join us for the 2025 BSP Annual Scholarship Gala on Thursday, October 9 at Blanco Urban in San Jose!

👉 Secure your spot today and be part of lasting change: Tickets in Link in Bio - bit.ly/tickets-galasj

Building Skills Partnership @bspbuildingskills.bsky.social · 26d

🌊💙 Thanks to our partners at @oceanconnectors and the support of the Whale Tail grant @thecaliforniacoast , families came together for a kayaking beach clean-up at Chula Vista Bay

🚣‍♀️✨ Together, we collected 103 pounds of trash, learned about coastal stewardship, and built community.

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Building Skills Partnership @bspbuildingskills.bsky.social · 27d

Five janitorial workers from Service by Medallion and three community members joined us for orientation at our Palo Alto office. Together, we prepared for the start of the People’s Management Certification program with West Los Angeles College.

#career #nonprofit #janitorial

Building Skills Partnership @bspbuildingskills.bsky.social · 27d

On this day, we honor all those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, and we remember the 62 SEIU members who were among them. They were more than workers — they were parents, neighbors, and community members.

Today, and always, we carry their memory forward.

Building Skills Partnership @bspbuildingskills.bsky.social · 28d

✨ At our College & Career Fair, we were honored to host a dynamic career panel featuring six incredible professionals across diverse industries—from finance and community development to engineering, education, and design.