The class completed 160 hours of English language communication thanks to the strong support from their employer.

Our BSP Executive Director, Luis Sandoval, and Director of Systems Change, Jose Mondragon Torres, joined leaders in Los Angeles for a congressional field hearing examining the unlawful detention of U.S. citizens and the civil rights abuses committed by federal immigration agents.

Through BSP’s Family Engagement College Readiness (FECR) program, 45 students and family members participated in a powerful and inspiring campus visit at California State University San Marcos (CSUSM)

We had a great Saturday in San Diego, hosting a Credit & Car Finance class designed to support our members with practical, real-world financial education.

In San Diego, our Cafecitos are more than gatherings — they’re spaces where workers feel seen, heard, and empowered.

We celebrate Janna Shadduck-Hernandez, a Building Skills Partnership Board member whose lifelong commitment to labor, education, and immigrant justice

Over 75 airport workers attended our SFO Open House, where BSP coordinators connected with participants one-on-one

Ashley De La Rosa, Building Skills Partnership’s Government Relations Coordinator, recently attended the California Economic Summit,

In Northern California, we hosted two Cafecitos centered on nonpartisan voter education and community connection—creating welcoming spaces for learning, dialogue, and civic engagement.

At our 2026 BSP Staff Cafecito, we spent three days in a shared, intentional space reflecting on who we are and where we’re headed.

Hands On Fun at Our Tamale-Making Workshop! Last week, the San Diego office hosted our first tamale-making workshop, and it was a delicious success!

We closed out the year with our Cafecito holiday potluck, where members came together to share food, connect, and reflect on the moments that inspired them most this year.

Our Director of Strategy and Impact, Christian Valdez, recently attended Aspen Ideas: Economy in Newark, engaging with national leaders and innovators on the conversations shaping our shared economic future.

Good news, SEIU-USWW members! Need help with immigration matters? Our Immigration Legal Services are here for YOU. Don’t wait—give us a call today and get the support you deserve!

A heartfelt thank you to Mayor Todd Gloria and his team for generously donating turkeys to support our community

A heartfelt thank you to Council President Joe LaCava (District 1) for generously donating turkeys and spending time with our @seiu_usww USWW San Diego members this Thanksgiving season.

Thank you to Assembly Member Mark Gonzalez for generously donating turkeys to support our families this holiday season.

As Thanksgiving approaches, Building Skills Partnership wants to take a moment to deeply thank our SEIU-USWW members and the entire community who are part of our programs.
We appreciate you! Thank you for making BSP a place full of growth, support, and opportunity.

Statement from Building Skills Partnership (BSP) on the Reduction of Charges Against David Huerta

Thank you, Congressman Jimmy Gomez!
We are deeply grateful to Congressman Jimmy Gomez for generously providing turkeys to support our families this holiday season.