Concord AJCC to Reopen for In-Person Services Sept. 14! |
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The Concord site of America’s Job Center of California (AJCC) will reopen its doors for in-person services on Sept. 14, 2021 for:
- Self-guided job search (computers, copier, fax, phones, unemployment insurance (UI) phones)
- Staff assistance connecting eligible customers to WIOA individualized services, including assessment, career planning, job training and more
Customers can make an appointment by calling 925-671-4500.
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Virtual Services
WDBCCC will continue to offer virtual services due to limited capacity. See our Events Calendar for upcoming webinars and other online offerings.
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EDD Services
925-602-0869.
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Healthy Habits
- Customers should arrive a short time before their appointment
- Wear a mask
- Remain six feet apart
- Sanitize at the door
- Stay home if sick
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New Report: Immigrants Driving Contra Costa's Population Growth |
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View the key findings and download the full report.
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Blog: Prison to Employment Program |
The East Bay Region's Prison to Employment (P2E) program is helping justice-involved individuals find jobs and training for new careers as they re-enter society. Learn more about the P2E program, which is helping to create an equitable economic recovery in the region.
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Employer Poll: HR Hotline |
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WDBCCC, in partnership with the California Employers Association, operates a no-cost Human Resources Hotline for employers. If your organization has not called the hotline, it would be helpful to know why.
Please complete the poll below to let us know why you have not yet used the HR Hotline.
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Please select one response from the list below.
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Not aware there was a free HR Hotline
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Don't know enough about it
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Don't think the hotline staff can answer our HR questions
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Have not had any Human Resources issues
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Have our own legal counsel to help with HR issues
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The California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program is scheduled to begin taking new applications Sept. 9 through Sept. 30, 2021, for Round 9 of the program. Grant awards will be between $5,000 and $25,000.
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If you are a business that wants to get the word out about COVID-19 vaccines, the California Department of Public Health has developed a Small Business Toolkit - in English and in Spanish - to make it easier for you.
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Most federal unemployment benefits expire Sept. 4, 2021, but assistance through California public benefit programs will still continue. The state is encouraging eligible workers to apply for these benefits, including money for food, rent, utilities, and health insurance.
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Start free online career training through EastBay Works' Metrix Learning system. Choose from courses across a variety of careers. This video shows you how the online system works. After you watch the video, all you have to do is register your own account to get started.
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Join our September webinars to get ready to land your next job! We focus on career planning and other WIOA services, resume writing and using CalJOBS for your job search. Go to our Events Calendar for more info. |
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Bringing Your Employees Back to Work |
Ask any burning questions you have about bringing your employees back to work safely during this California Employers Association webinar, sponsored by WDBCCC. We'll cover masks, vaccines and COVID outbreaks, among other topics. |
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National Small Business Week Virtual Summit |
This free U.S. Small Business Administration event on Sept. 13-15 will include educational webinars, updates on resources for small businesses and a networking chat room for business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. |
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The East Bay Leadership Council is taking nominations for the 2021 Philanthropy Awards, which honor inspiring community leaders, philanthropists, employers, volunteers and youth who are working to sustain generosity, overcome adversity, and help everyone in the East Bay reach
their full potential. This year's theme is "celebrating resiliency and leading us forward."
Nominations must be submitted by Sept. 20.
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The latest labor-market information released by the state puts the unemployment rate for Contra Costa County at 6.7% in July, down from 6.9% in June.
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Q&A With Board Member Leslay Choy |
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WDB board member Leslay Choy has a passion for ensuring that the very people the workforce development board serves all have a voice at the table and that equity is integrated into every approach the board takes.
Read our Q&A with Choy to learn more about her and what she brings to workforce development in Contra Costa County.
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