Contra Costa County's latest workforce development news
Celebrating Women's Impacts on Contra Costa County's Economy
March is Women’s History Month and in celebration, we honor Contra Costa County’s outstanding women business owners and their positive impacts on our economy. An example of an exceptional business owner is Pamela Kan (at left), president of theBishop-Wisecarver Corporation. Her Pittsburg-based company, a WBENC-Certified Women's Business Enterprise,designs and manufacturers industrial automation solutions for linear and rotary motion.
While Kan is proud to be a female leader in a male-dominated industry, she is quick to point out that her path to success has nothing do to with gender. Find out what drives this second-generation business owner.
The WDBCCC and Contra Costa Continuum of Care hosted a series of “Untapped Talent” virtual forums to share information about populations employers may not have considered hiring but who can offer amazing talents and skills if given the chance. The Feb. 8 forum focused on people experiencing homelessness and featured two individuals who shared their lived experiences. One of the panelists was Yesenia Pleitez. Standing strong after childhood trauma, drug abuse and homelessness, Yesenia is now a Lead Outreach Worker withCoordinated Outreach Referral, Engagement (C.O.R.E.). Read about Yesenia and why she “never gives up.”
Jobseekers: Join our March 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.
Employers: Hiring begins long before making a job offer! Join this workshop to learn about new labor laws, smart processes and best practices for hiring employees. First in a three-part series hosted by the NORCAL SBDC.
Manufacturing companies and job seekers can connect in this virtual job fair hosted by the Association of Manufacturers Bay Area and Bay Area Community Colleges.
Economic Power of Black America with Ammanuel Zegeye
April 26, 2022, 12 to 1 p.m.
The 2022 East Bay Leadership Series features Ammanuel Zegeye, partner at McKinsey & Company. He will discuss new research that underscores the importance of closing racial gaps across the economy and further strengthens the business case for broad racial equity goals as Black consumers’ collective economic power grows dramatically in the years ahead.
If you are an employer, you may be struggling to find and keep workers. As Contra Costa County's workforce development agency, we would like to get a better understanding of our area's situation so we can help.
Please complete thisshort, two-minute surveyabout hiring in 2022. Your answers will help inform our programs and connect employers with services that meet their needs.
Even with their quiet, shy demeanor, introverts can be organizational superstars. They often thrive on detail and are intensely creative and thoughtful. However, introverts’ best qualities may not shine during an interview. In celebration of National Introverts Week, the third week in March, we offer job interviewing tips for those with this personality type.
