South County EDC Career Training Program Students Graduate

SOUTH SAN DIEGO COUNTY -- The South County Economic Development Council recently celebrated the graduation of the “I Can See My Future” Optical Training Program at Sweetwater High School in National City.

The “I Can See My Future” training program was created to open a pathway to the optical industry for those looking to begin or continue their career. The program provided Chula Vista residents with an opportunity to acquire the skills and knowledge to pursue careers in the eye care and optical field.

The South County Economic Development Council presented the new career-training program last November to Chula Vista residents at no cost through a grant from the Chula Vista Charitable Foundation.

On May 9, the 41 “I Can See My Future” graduates celebrated the successful completion of a 75-hour training program that lasted from November 2018 to May 2019.

The Chula Vista Charitable Foundation strives to leverage philanthropy through collective giving to strengthen economic development in the Chula Vista neighborhood. It's supported by local philanthropists and businesses dedicated to improving the quality of life and meeting emerging needs in Chula Vista.

Partners in the project include America’s Job Center of California, Augen High Definition Lenses, Center for Employment Opportunities, the Employment Development Department, Pack & Bianes Vision Care Optometry, PCG Human Services, San Diego Workforce Partnership and Southwestern College.

For more information on South County EDC, visit www.southcountyedc.com or email scedc@southcountyedc.com.