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.

The Mountain Community job fair, held on March 19, 2026, organized by Madera County Workforce on March 19th, brought together the local community by connecting 14 employers with 77 job seekers.

Job seekers met with employers, explored workforce resources, and discovered opportunities in a range of industries, from entry-level to experienced roles.

The Madera County Workforce would like to thank the employers who participated and supported local hiring. Their involvement strengthens the workforce and contributes to Madera County’s economic growth.

CONNECTING TALENT IN HEALTHCARE

The Workforce Development Board of Madera County partnered with the Madera Community Hospital to host a Clinical Job Fair on March 23, 2026.

Job seekers interviewed for Registered Nurse (RN) and Radiology positions, creating direct hiring opportunities and strengthening connections between local healthcare employers and skilled candidates.

ADVANCING GREEN BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

The Green Project and Financing Options for Small Businesses and Contractors Workshop, held on March 12, 2026, hosted in partnership with Access Plus Capital and the U.S. Green Building Council Central California, highlighted affordable financing opportunities for sustainable projects.

The session focused on improvements such as weatherization, electrification, and HVAC upgrades that help reduce energy costs while supporting a more resilient Central Valley.

STRONG TURNOUT IN MANUFACTURING

The Manufacturing Job, held on March 11, 2026, Fair welcomed 92 job seekers and received positive feedback from employers on the quality of candidates.

The event supported individuals impacted by recent layoffs and connected them with opportunities from local manufacturers Certainteed, Evapco, Kleanrite, Victor Packing, and the Madera Police Department.

For re-employment opportunities,

contact Jorge by phone at (559) 662-4540 or via email at jespinosa@maderaworkforce.org

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 Webinar at no-cost

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:

03.24.26 - What's Unique in California

02.19.26 - Difficult Conversations & De-Escalation Techniques

01.20.26 - 2026 Labor Law Update

12.16.25 - Harassment Prevention Training for Supervisors

11.19.25 - Harassment Prevention Training for Employees

10.23.25 - Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace

09.23.25 - Form I-9 and E-Verify

08.26.25 - Ethics in HR & Management

07.29.25 - 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 8.1% percent in November 2025, above the year-ago estimate of 7.8%. This compares with an unadjusted unemployment rate of 5.4% for California and 4.3% for the nation during the same period. The unemployment rate was 8.2% in Fresno County and 7.6% in Madera County.

Workforce Trends & Insights: Manufacturing Talent Demand

Up to 1.9 million manufacturing jobs could go unfilled by 2033. Employers are investing in training and apprenticeships, reflected locally through efforts like Central Valley FAME to strengthen the region’s workforce pipeline.

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