Building Madera’s Workforce, Together

The Workforce Development Board serves as your source for all training and development resources to ensure that Madera County remains a growing and prosperous community.

Community members, agencies, and wildfire preparedness partners gathered in Oakhurst on June 2, 2026, to celebrate the grand opening of the Fire Adapted Madera County (FAM CO) Wildfire Resilience Office.

The new office will serve as a hub for wildfire preparedness, community education, and regional collaboration, helping strengthen resilience and support wildfire-ready communities throughout Eastern Madera County. 

ADVANCING STAFF DEVELOPMENT

Madera County Workforce staff participated in TOPS Training in Visalia on June 4, 2026, enhancing their professional knowledge and strengthening workforce service delivery. The training equipped staff with valuable tools, resources, and best practices to support continuous improvement and better serve job seekers, employers, and community partners.

CELEBRATING PROGRAM SUCCESS

Achievement and hard work were recognized at the Valley Build Cohort #2 Graduation held at Chukchansi on June 12, 2026. Graduates were celebrated for successfully completing the program and gaining valuable skills that will support careers in construction and other skilled trades industries.

SUPPORTING ECONOMIC GROWTH

Community leaders, partners, and stakeholders gathered on June 18, 2026, to celebrate the groundbreaking of Raley's O-N-E Market at Riverstone in Madera. The project marks a significant investment in one of the region's fastest-growing communities and will contribute to future growth and opportunities in Madera County.

EXPANDING ACCESS TO RESOURCES

Madera County Workforce presented to CalViva Promoters on June 11, 2026, to highlight workforce programs, employment services, training opportunities, and supportive resources available to community members. By connecting with Promoters, Madera County Workforce expanded awareness of services and strengthened efforts to reach individuals and families across Madera County.

LAUNCHING HEALTHCARE CAREERS

A new Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) cohort launched on June 10, 2026, through a partnership between Madera County Workforce and Pacific Health Education. Participants began industry-recognized training designed to prepare them for rewarding careers in healthcare while helping address the growing demand for skilled healthcare professionals throughout the region.

SHAPING THE FUTURE WORKFORCE

Industry representatives, community partners, and workforce stakeholders participated in Green Energy Focus Group discussions held on June 11 and June 23, 2026.

The conversations explored workforce trends, training needs, and emerging career opportunities within the growing green energy sector, helping inform future workforce development initiatives.

GATHERING COMMUNITY FEEDBACK

Community partners and stakeholders came together on June 9, 2026, for a Workforce on Wheels (WOW) Mobile Focus Group. Participants shared valuable feedback on workforce needs, service accessibility, and outreach opportunities, helping guide future efforts to expand workforce resources and services throughout Madera County.

If you are interested in interviewing the candidates,

please contact Jorge by phone at (559) 662-4540

or via email at jespinosa@maderaworkforce.org

HR Virtual Webinar Recordings

The Workforce Development Board of Madera County and the California Employers Association have partnered to provide HR webinars at NO-COST. 

To date, we have provided webinars on the following topics:

Building Strong & Engaged Teams

AI Regulations & Applications

Attitude Makes a Difference

What's Unique in California

Difficult Conversations & De-Escalation Techniques

2026 Labor Law Update

Harassment Prevention Training for Supervisors

Harassment Prevention Training for Employees

Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace

Form I-9 and E-Verify

Ethics in HR & Management

Mid-Year Labor Law Update

These webinars are presented in local partnership with:

Chowchilla District Chamber of Commerce

Golden Valley Chamber of Commerce

Madera Chamber of Commerce

Madera Economic Development Commission

Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce

Valley Community Small Business Development Center

For those that may have missed a webinar training, just "CLICK" the link below to view all past webinars hosted.

The unemployment rate in the Fresno MSA was 7.4 percent in May 2026, down from a revised 8.1 percent in April 2026, and below the year-ago estimate of 8.0 percent. This compares with an unadjusted unemployment rate of 4.7 percent for California and 4.1 percent for the nation during the same period. The unemployment rate was 7.4 percent in Fresno County, and 7.0 percent in Madera County.

California’s Labor Market Is Holding Steady,

but Job Searches Are Longer

California's labor market is holding steady, but finding a job is taking longer. Discover the latest trends shaping the workforce and what they could mean for job seekers, employers, and the state's economy.

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• Disaster Assistance

• Revolving Loans

• Tools For Business

• And Many More Resources...

Madera County E.D.C has a significant number of beneficial resources you can learn and grow from.

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• Water Conservation for Agriculture

• Soil Health Enhancement

• Wildfire Risk Reduction

• And Many More Resources...

The Sierra Resource Conservation District (SRCD) is dedicated to facilitating natural resource conservation within eastern Fresno County, California, by integrating and delivering essential technical, financial, and educational resources to local landowners.