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 Workforce Development Board of Madera County was honored to have received a Proclamation from the Madera County Board of Supervisors recognizing September 2025 as Workforce Development Month.

We extend our sincere appreciation to the Board for acknowledging the vital role that workforce development plays in our community. This recognition reaffirms our ongoing commitment to empowering job seekers, supporting local businesses, and strengthening Madera County’s workforce.

Each September, we highlight the importance of workforce programs in strengthening communities and economies. These efforts connect job seekers with employers, help individuals build careers, and businesses develop skilled teams.

On September 26, we celebrated Workforce Development Professionals Day, honoring the hard work of staff who support these programs. It was wonderful to have Board members join us in this celebration.

Workforce Development Month serves as a reminder of the significant impact these services have on people’s lives and the growth of Madera County’s economy.

CWA: MEETING OF THE MINDS 2025

The Workforce Development Board represented Madera County at the California Workforce Association’s Meeting of the Minds 2025 conference in Monterey.

The Executive Director and Board Members engaged with state leaders to discuss innovative workforce solutions and highlighted the initiatives of Madera County Workforce, including the mini America’s Job Center of California located at the Madera County Justice Center. The Monterey Conference Center provided an ideal setting for this gathering, facilitating valuable discussions aimed at enhancing both cultural and economic development.

BUILDING A GREENER WORKFORCE

The Madera County Workforce Investment Corporation (MCWIC) is proud to partner with the Madera County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) on their Community Resilience Center. This project is funded through the Sierra San Joaquin Jobs Initiative and aims to strengthen local infrastructure, expand green workforce training opportunities, and prepare Madera County residents for careers in the growing renewable energy sector. Together, MCWIC and MCDPH are working to build a sustainable, resilient, and healthy future for our community.

SBDC READY, SET, LAUNCH:

SUPPORTING SMALL BUSINESS GROWTH

The Workforce Development Board of Madera County recently hosted the Ready, Set, Launch Workshop, a free 10-week hybrid series presented by Access Plus Capital.



Designed for aspiring entrepreneurs, the program offered practical guidance in business planning, marketing, finance, and growth strategies. We congratulate all participants on completing the workshop and thank Access Plus Capital and the Valley Community Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for their partnership and support in empowering local entrepreneurs.

AUTOZONE DISTRIBUTION CENTER TOUR

The Workforce Development Board of Madera County’s Business Services Division toured AutoZone’s Distribution Center in Chowchilla, California. The Chowchilla facility is one of only three AutoZone distribution centers on the West Coast, joining locations in Southern California and Washington. Autozone plans to expand its workforce by an additional 20 positions by the end of the year.

If you are interested in interviewing the candidates,

please contact Jorge Espinosa 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. 

During the past quarter, we provided webinars on the following topics:

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 7.9% percent in August 2025, down from a revised 8.6% percent in July 2025, and above the year-ago estimate of 7.6% percent. This compares with an unadjusted unemployment rate of 5.8% percent for California and 4.5% percent for the nation during the same period. The unemployment rate was 8.0% percent in Fresno County, and 7.4% percent in Madera County. 

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