State cuts threaten CalWORKs job programs in San Diego

State budget cuts are threatening workforce support programs in San Diego County, including programs that help single mothers get off welfare.
Ninety percent of the women getting job training at Rocket Innovations in San Ysidro are single mothers, according to the CEO of the maintenance and construction firm, James Merino.
“This really helps them to have something that makes them employable and helps them to be able to go out there and join the workforce,” said Merino.
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[@mtb416]

I’ve always found that a job helps pay bills the best.

[@jamesleng6231]

$20 billion for the homeless problem. Money down the drain.

[@Mikewee777]

It is a good program but I could never figure out how to qualify for it.

[@gemgal711]

They have to get that $$$$ that they have misappropriated and directed elsewhere ( deep pockets?) .

[@JxLx2022]

sounds like a good program.. hope the funds don't get cut..

[@user-yy9hk9od9u]

Newsom wasted 10s of billions.

[@goyo9698]

Illegals are getting medical...money is not endless to spread. Thanks Newsom!

[@joeyGalileoHotto]

This is what happens when you vote blue

[@Mikewee777]

You are confused.

[@MrSantiago214]

God let people work and stop subsidizing with government funds disgusting

[@lamartvonline8233]

That would be fine if racist and sexist business owners would stop discriminating and underpaying people.