Rewind: Speaking Our Stories IV

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Content Warning: This video contains discussion on topics including abortion, domestic violence, rape, gun violence, murder, forced marriage and genital mutilation. We encourage you to care for your safety and well-being while watching this video. Resources are available through our Employee Assistance Program and Behavioral Health Services. 

Join AAPI Heritage Month Celebration

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An Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month Celebration will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, May 18. There will be Japanese drummers, Filipino dancers, traditional Chinese music, martial arts demonstrations, crafts and more.  

The County Library, Asian Pacific Alliance of County Employees and several community partners are hosting this festive event at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road, Poway, CA 92064.

See the flyer below.

Apply for 2024 Leon Williams Scholarship

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The African American Association of County Employees has opened the application period for the 2024 Leon Williams Scholarship. Learn how to apply for the Employee Resource Group scholarship.

Overview

The African American Association of County Employees will award one (1) qualifying high school senior one (1) $500 scholarship for exhibiting excellence in the areas of career preparation, leadership, academics, and community service.

The scholarship application is also located on the AAACE webpage.

The deadline for application submission is Saturday, June 1, 2024 - 5:00 P.M.

Contact

For further information, please reach out to us at AAACEinfo@gmail.com.

Eligibility Criteria

 Applicant must meet the following criteria:

  • Applicant must be a high school senior who resides in San Diego County.

  • Applicant must have a 2.5 GPA or above.

  • Applicant must plan on attending a 2- or 4-year college/university in the United States.

  • Applicant must submit a 500-to-800-word essay   Applicant must be available for an interview (if selected as a finalist) and to attend the scholarship award event.

  • Applicant or their parent(s) must be a current member of AAACE.

How To Apply

All applicants should submit one (1) single packet with all the required application materials. Your application will be considered incomplete if all required materials are not submitted by the application due date. Only completed application packages received by AAACE before 5 p.m. on June 1, 2024, will be considered.

See the flyer below.

Join a VALOR Meeting During Military Appreciation Month

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Celebrate Military Appreciation Month with VALOR. The Employee Resource Group will host it’s general meeting with a guest speaker on May 9 from 5 to 7 p.m.

Andre S. Hobbs, a Navy veteran and realtor, will share his insights and experiences. With a wealth of knowledge in veteran resources, Hobbs has been instrumental in assisting veterans in transitioning to civilian life and leveraging their military background to thrive.

This event is open to all ERG members, colleagues, friends, families and community. It will be held at Filippi’s Pizza Grotto Kearny Mesa, 5353 Kearny Villa Road, San Diego, CA 92123.

For more information, contact valor@sdcounty.ca.gov.

See the flyer below.

Attend Resume Workshop Series

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Join the Asian Pacific Alliance of County Employees and County Library for a series of free, in-person workshops designed to jumpstart your career.

Resume Building Workshop: Learn how to create a strong, impactful resume. Discover techniques to beat Applicant Tracking Systems. And compare and contract resume types.
Date: Thursday, April 25
Time: 2 to 4 p.m.

Job Interview Preparation: Gain confidence by preparing effectively for interviews. Answer tough questions, including the dreaded “weakness question.” And discover the language to sell yourself.
Date: Thursday, May 2
Time: 2 to 4 p.m.

Resume Review & Certification Opportunities: Have your resume reviewed by industry professionals. Explore certificate programs to jump start your career in healthcare, construction, manufacturing and the IT sectors.
Date: May 9
Time: 2 to 6 p.m.

All events will be held at the Poway Library, Community Room, 13137 Poway Road, Poway, CA 92064.

To learn more and register, visit bit.ly/powayseries.

See the flyer below.

Join a Tree Planting Event with EWA

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The Emerging Workforce Association invites employees to join a fun-filled morning of tree-planting at Los Peñasquitos Canyon County Preserve on Saturday, April 20 from 9 a.m. to noon.

Los Peñasquitos Canyon County is located at 12020 Black Mountain Road, San Diego, CA 92129.

Bring your gardening gloves for a morning of environmental stewardship and community bonding. No experience necessary. You bring your gardening gloves and EWA will provide all the tools and guidance you need to plant trees successfully.

Help beautify our parks and create a lasting impact for future generations. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make a difference!

  • Participants must wear closed-toed shoes, pants, a hat and long-sleeves. Gloves and sunglasses are highly recommended.

  • Consider carpooling. There is limited parking. The $3 parking fee will be waived for volunteers.

  • Don't forget your water. Eco-friendly water bottles are encouraged.

  • Get ready to get your steps in. There will be a 1-mile hike to reach our tree planting destination.

Register for this event now.

See the flyer below.

Attend Speaking Our Stories IV

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Join “Speaking Our Stories IV” from noon to 1 p.m., May 2. The lunch and learn, which coincides with Mental Health Month, will feature a panel of speakers who will touch on their experiences of trauma.

The event is in collaboration between the Middle Eastern Employee Resources Group, San Diego County Latino Association, County of San Diego Filipino-American Employees Association and the Emerging Workforce Association.

“Our trauma can affect our mental health, and speaking about our stories serves the purpose of healing and relating with one another, as often what we have experienced has been experienced by others.”

Moderator: Claudia Silva, County Counsel

Speakers:

  • Davinder Kaur, human services specialist with HHSA; author of “Forced to Marry Him” and forced marriage survivor

  • Tamara Murphy, departmental budget manager with HHSA and mass shooting survivor

  • Payzee Mahmod, leading campaigner with Iranian and Kurdish Women's Rights Organisation and child marriage survivor

  • Mary Rodriguez, program coordinator with Outside The Lens and abuse survivor

Join on Teams

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You can also watch the past events:

See the flyer below.

Join Bee & Butterfly Sustainability Festival

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See what the buzz is about. Join the Bee & Butterfly Sustainability Festival at Valley Center Library from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., April 20.

The event, cohosted by the Indigenous Sovereign Nations Employee Resource Group and the County Library, is free and open to all.

Activities include crafts, presentations, photobooth and more.

Valley Center Library is located at 29200 Cole Grade Rd., Valley Center, CA 92082.

There will be a shuttle for this event.

  • Valley Center Community Church: 29022 Cole Grade Rd., Valley Center, CA 92082.

  • Adams Park-VC Elementary School: 28751 Cole Grade Rd., Valley Center, CA 92082.

See the flyer below.

Rewind: Holding Space During Times of Conflict

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Did you miss the Employee Resource Group Council’s “Fireside Chat” on holding space during times of conflict? You can now watch the virtual session on InSite.

The ERG Council’s Fireside Chats are quarterly sessions with County leadership on the secrets to their career success. This quarter, the Middle Eastern Employee Resource Group (MEERG) hosted a lively discussion with Flood Control Manager Sarah Agahi, Public Works Assistant Director Nicole Alejandre, Assistant Director, Public Works and Planning and Development Services Deputy Director Rami Talleh.

Resources discussed in this session included:

Interested in attending a healing circle hosted by MEERG? Fill out this interest form.