Commentary:
By Thomas E. Perez

As the Secretary of Labor, I have a unique opportunity to meet with employers around the country of all sizes and from an array of industries. So many of them tell me the same thing; they’re ready to grow their businesses and to hire more people.

But here’s the rub: too often, they can’t find workers who have the skills they need.

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<p>Mateo Camarillo moved to San Diego from his native Tijuana as a little boy. Since then, he has become one of San Diego’s most active Chicano activists and entrepreneurs.</p>
<p>His life is a perfect balance of social activism and business entrepreneurship, something he said he has been able to accomplish thanks to his ability to work well with others.</p>