Building Skills Partnership
bspbuildingskills.bsky.social
Building Skills Partnership
@bspbuildingskills.bsky.social
💼 Empowering workers in low-wage industries
🏡 Supporting families & communities
📚 Education • Training • Advocacy
🌟 501c3 Nonprofit making an impact
https://linktr.ee/buildingskillspartnership
Today, our BSP Executive Director, Luis Sandoval, and Director of Systems Change, Jose Mondragon, 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.
November 25, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Thank you, Congressman @RepJimmyGomez!
We are deeply grateful to Congressman Jimmy Gomez for generously providing turkeys to support our families this holiday season.
November 24, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Thank you, Senator @SenMariaEDurazo
We are deeply grateful to Senator María Elena Durazo for generously providing turkeys to support our families. Her continued commitment to working families and our communities makes a real difference—especially during this time of year when support means so much.
November 21, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Building Skills Partnership x @csusm.bsky.social Campus Visit | November 15, 2025

Thank you to CSUSM’s incredible team for welcoming our community and helping us build a stronger college-going culture for first-generation families. 📚💙
November 20, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Great Saturday in San Diego! We held a Credit & Car Finance class for our members, where 12 participants dove into topics like building and repairing credit, understanding interest rates, navigating car loans, and recognizing common dealership procedures.
November 20, 2025 at 12:30 AM
In San Diego, our Cafecitos are more than gatherings — they’re spaces where workers feel seen, heard, and empowered.

Through conversations on voting, community resources, and worker rights, Cafecitos help members build confidence, ask questions, and stay informed.
November 19, 2025 at 12:31 AM
We celebrate Janna Shadduck-Hernandez — a BSP Board member whose lifelong dedication to labor, education, and immigrant justice helps shape the direction of our work. Her deep roots in community organizing and her role in establishing UCLA’s first Labor Studies.
November 17, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Over 75 workers visited our SFO Open House. Coordinators spoke with them one-on-one to explain our program offerings and sign them up for classes of interest. They also completed a survey to assess their educational and career goals.
November 14, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Ashley De La Rosa, our Government Relations Coordinator to attended the California Forward, California Economic Summit , produced by @movecafwd @CAFWD in collaboration with the California Stewardship Network —
November 14, 2025 at 12:50 AM
🌟 Welcome Our New Board Member: Laurie Sewell

Laurie Sewell is a dynamic and recognized leader in the cleaning and facilities management industry with over two decades of experience.
November 12, 2025 at 8:01 PM
🌟 Welcome Our New Board Member: Julie Taylor
@BOMA_OEB

Julie brings over thirty years of leadership experience in association management, event planning, and marketing — along with a deep commitment to professional development and community growth.
November 11, 2025 at 12:25 AM
In Northern California, we hosted two Cafecitos in October focused on non-partisan voter education and community connection. In Palo Alto, we gathered on with 8 participants who were excited to learn more about voting and to see Cafecitos taking place in their community.
#cafecitos #bsp #nonprofit
November 8, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Our Director of Strategy and Impact, Christian Valdez, was at Aspen Ideas: Economy in Newark!

He engaged with leaders and innovators on the critical discussions shaping our shared economic future. A core focus was building an economy that works for all people, including those in low-wage ind.
November 6, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Recently, our ED joined the California Conference - a powerful gathering of community leaders, advocates, and changemakers committed to advancing justice and equity across our state. Exciting to see the deep connections between racial justice, immigrant inclusion, and economic opportunity.
November 6, 2025 at 6:33 PM
🍎 Free Meals for LAUSD Students
All Los Angeles Unified students can receive up to three free meals a day on campus — breakfast, lunch, and supper.
Find meal times, locations, and weekend/holiday distribution sites at lausd.org/foodhelp
📞 LAUSD Family Hotline: 213-443-1300 (available 24/7)
November 5, 2025 at 8:40 PM
🗳️ Every Voice Counts. Every Vote Matters.
Participating in elections is one of the most direct ways to shape the future. When we vote, we help ensure that decisions reflect the needs and priorities of everyone
sos.ca.gov/elections/polling-place
#Vote2025 #CivicEngagement #YourVoiceMatters #Activate
November 5, 2025 at 12:12 AM
¿De qué trata la Propuesta 50?
Trata sobre quién dibuja los mapas de los distritos del Congreso de EE. UU. en California durante los próximos años.
Actualmente: una comisión independiente dibuja los mapas cada 10 años.
November 4, 2025 at 9:02 PM
📍 What’s Proposition 50 about?

Prop 50 would let state lawmakers draw new maps for 2026–2030.

Your vote will decide which system is used until 2030.

Find your local polling place:
sos.ca.gov/elections/polling-place
November 4, 2025 at 8:42 PM
📢 Today is Election Day!

⏰ Polls are open 7AM–8PM
Every voice matters. Every vote counts.
Find your local polling place:
sos.ca.gov/elections/polling-place
November 4, 2025 at 7:26 PM
📢 ¡Hoy es día de elecciones!
⏰ Urnas estan abiertas de 7 a.m. a 8 p.m.
Cada voz importa. Cada voto cuenta.
Encuentra tu centro de votación:
sos.ca.gov/es/elections/polling-place
November 4, 2025 at 7:20 PM
BSP hosted our Walk to the Ballot Box today!

Workers joined us for some dancing, stretching, and a quick conversation on Proposition 50 as we walked to our local polling place.

All of our Get Out the Vote (GOTV) activities are strictly non-partisan.
November 4, 2025 at 12:50 AM
💬 Tu voz ayuda a formar tu comunidad.
Cada voto es una forma de participar en las decisiones locales y estatales.
Sé parte de la conversación este 4 de nov de 2025.
✅ Encuentra tu centro de votación
sos.ca.gov/elections/polling-place
#Voto2025 #ParticipaciónCívica #VozComunitaria #Activate
November 3, 2025 at 8:44 PM
💬 Your voice helps shape your community.
Every vote is a voice in how local and statewide decisions are made.
Be part of the conversation this November 4, 2025.
✅ Find your local polling place: sos.ca.gov/elections/polling-place
#Vote2025 #CivicParticipation #CommunityVoice #Activate
November 3, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Infórmate Antes de Votar: Propuesta 50

✅ Voto SÍ: Los legisladores estatales crearían nuevos mapas para 2026–2030.

❌ Voto NO: Se mantendrían los mapas actuales hechos por la comisión hasta 2030.

📅 Elección Especial Estatal — 4 de noviembre de 2025
October 31, 2025 at 10:23 PM
🗳️ Know Before You Vote: Proposition 50

A YES vote: Lawmakers create new maps for 2026–2030.
A NO vote: The current commission maps stay through 2030.
📅 Statewide Special Election — November 4, 2025
October 31, 2025 at 10:08 PM