Monthly Newsletter - April 2026 | | CCC Career & Internship Fair | | Tuesday, April 7, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | CCC Gymnasium | | |
Contra Costa College will be hosting a Career and Internship Fair on April 7, 2026.
Meet local employers, explore internship opportunities, and build connections to jumpstart your career.
Whether it’s your first job or you're looking to gain experience in your field, this is the place to start. Register on Handshake.
| | 7th Annual East Bay Business Expo | Tuesday, April 28, 2026 | 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Brentwood, CA. | | |
The 2026 East Bay Business Expo & Job Fair, hosted by the Brentwood Chamber of Commerce, is a FREE event open to all community members.
This event is an excellent opportunity for businesses looking to expand their customer base, grow their professional network, or find qualified talent.
WDBCCC is a proud sponsor.
| | | WDB Co-Hosts Successful 2026 West County Career & Resource Fair! | | |
The 2026 West Contra Costa Career & Resource Fair was held on February 18, at the Hercules Community Center and was a great success. The Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa County (WDBCCC), in partnership with the Bay Front Chamber of Commerce, co-hosted and sponsored the event.
A total of 246 job seekers and community members attended, including 73 pre-registered attendees and 173 walk-ins. There were 40 confirmed exhibitors, including 32 employers and 8 resource providers.
| | (L-R) Armando Carrasco, District Representative for District V Contra Costa County Supervisor Shanelle Scales-Preston; Sylvia Villa Serrano, Executive Director, Bay Front Chamber of Commerce; and WDBCCC Business Services Representative Charles Brown III. | (L-R) Chris Kelley, Mayor of the City of Hercules, and Verneda "Vee" Clapp, WDBCCC Adult/DW Program Manager. | | Workforce Development Board Advocates for Regional Priorities at CWA Day at the Capitol | | |
The WDBCCC was proudly represented at the Annual California Workforce Association (CWA) Day at the Capitol by Executive Director Tamia Brown, Youth Program Manager and Grant Manager Noramah Burch, and Administrative Services Assistant III Vincent Manuel.
This important statewide event provides a platform for workforce development leaders to engage directly with Sacramento legislators and their staff, sharing insights on regional initiatives and pressing workforce needs.
Participation in CWA Day at the Capitol reflects the WDB’s ongoing commitment to advancing policies that support workforce innovation, strengthen partnerships, and create greater opportunities for job seekers and employers throughout Contra Costa County and beyond.
| | CCWORKS Success Story: Julia | |
Administered by the WDBCCC in partnership with the Workforce Services Bureau, the CCWORKS Subsidized Employment Program helps CalWORKS and Welfare-to-Work participants build clear pathways to employment.
Hear from Genise Anderson-Long, an Eligibility Work Supervisor, on her experience hosting Julia through the CCWorks Program.
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*Youth Committee: Wednesday, April 15, 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
*Business & Economic Development Committee: Wednesday, May 20, 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
*Full Board: Wednesday, June 17, 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Please visit our website for the most up-to-date information.
| | Jobseeker Events in April | | |
Looking to change careers this year? Check out EASTBAYWorks' events, where you can gain certifications and other job-training skills. This month's events include:
*Contra Costa P.A.C.T. Meeting: Monday, April 6, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
*BMO Works Presents: Retirement Workshop: Friday, April 10, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
*Medi-Cal and Covered California Application Assistance: Tuesday, April 14, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
*Treasure Island: Job Corps Information Session: Tuesday, April 14, 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
*Shelter Inc. Employment, Training & Resource Fair: Wednesday, April 22, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
| | | | Contra Costa County's unemployment rate was 4.5 percent in December 2025. That's down from 4.8 percent in November 2025. Read the most recent State Labor Report for the Oakland-Hayward-Berkeley Metropolitan Division. | | Want to stay updated on WDBCCC news and upcoming events in Contra Costa County? Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram. | | If this email was forwarded to you, quickly sign up to receive future editions of this newsletter and other communications. | | | | |
