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Developing a Quality Workforce May, 2018 Vol II, Issue 2

Oakhurst and Madera Job Fairs

The Madera Workforce Assistance Center hosted two successful job fairs during the months of March and April. Every spring the events are held in Oakhurst and Madera. On March 22, the Eastern Madera County job fair attracted dozens of job seekers who were able to engage with fifteen employers from different industries, including hospitality, healthcare, retail, and tourism. The Madera Job Fair took place at the Madera District Fairgrounds on April 5 th . The Hatfield Hall saw more than 60 employers in jobs ranging from manufacturing to healthcare. The event was sponsored by the Madera County Department of Social Services and was staffed by the Madera County Workforce Investment Corporation. The purpose of the event was get employers connected to job seekers in one location. More than 270 job seekers were present. The Madera Workforce Assistance Center would like to express gratitude to the following businesses who generous contributed to the success of the event: Constellation Brands/Mission Bell Winery Savemart Supermarket (Country Club Dr.) Pak N Save Walmart Starbucks (Pistachio Dr. & Oakhurst) Costco Sam’s Club Target Vons Raley's John & Diana Dean. If your business would like to participate in future job fairs. Please contact Jorge Espinosa at (559) 662-4540 or via email jespinosa@maderaworkforce.org

Recruitment Events at MCWAC

Several businesses are using our facility to recruit and interview candidates. This convenient service avoids unwanted foot traffic at their place of business. During the past months the business services team had the opportunity to assist employers such Amazon, California Prison Industry Authority, Pitman Farms, E&E Foods, Cornerstone Staffing and Insight Personnel.  Think of us the next time you are planning a recruitment event. This service is provided at no cost to employers.

Unemployment Rate

April 2018 Madera County .............................................................................. 7.3% Central Valley *(Avg.) ................................................................ 7.6%   California ............................................................................................ 3.8% US ......................................................................................................... ... . 3.7% The unemployment rate in the Madera County was 7.3 percent in April 2018, down from a revised 8.2 percent in March 2018, and below the year-ago estimate of 8.9 percent. This compares with an unadjusted unemployment rate of 3.8 percent for California and 3.7 percent for the nation during the same period.   *Central Valley counties include: Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Merced, San Joaquin, Stanislaus and Tulare. Source: EDD May 2018 release of the Madera Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov

Employment Law Seminar

Integrating Human Resources & Risk Management  Where:  DoubleTree by Hilton | 2233 Ventura Street, Fresno, CA 93721 When:  June 20th - Registration 7:30AM / Seminar 8:30AM-12PM Are leave and return to work decisions different if your employee is on Workers Compensation? How do workers compensation and the ADA intersect? Confused about the myriad of leaves to which employees are entitled? Which ones apply when and does it matter if the employee has a work related injury? What if employees exceed their leave? How to Handle abuse of intermittent leave, PDL, PFL and the other leave laws applicable to your business.  These and other questions will be answered at our  FREE  half-day seminar designed to provide you valuable information and resources to handle leave and return to work issues in both workers compensation and disability situations. Attorneys from MS&A’s employment law division and WC division outline what you need to know and the pitfalls to avoid when these rights of leaves apply and ultimately returning the employee to work. Who Should Attend? Human Resources Managers Risk Managers Business Owners Anyone responsible for implementing leave laws and returning employees to work

Register HERE

Central California Business Review

The Craig School of Business shared an inaugural edition of the Central California Business Review . The Review features insights into the regional economy across multiple sectors, including overall business conditions, consumer and real estate sentiments, the labor market, agriculture, manufacturing, banking, and global business. Check out the report

Business 30-Second Training Series and Resource Guide

The Business 30-Second Training Series and complementary Business Resource Guide were developed with a business focus and designed to educate businesses, hiring managers and supervisors about proven strategies and easy-to-use resources that can assist in retaining and accommodating existing employees who experience onset of a disability. What are the benefits of accommodating an employee with a disability? 

No Cost HR Hotline

The Workforce Development Board of Madera County and Sierra HR Partners have partnered to provide you with expert Human Resources information. The Madera County HR hotline is designed to handle questions from employers regarding Human Resources issues such as: ADA and other accommodations in the workplace Hiring and Firing Do’s and Don’ts Paid Sick Leave Laws Wage and Hour Laws Employee Handbook Policies And More...    Hotline hours Monday-Friday 8am-5pm 844.431.4748

Employers Wanted

Interested in helping the Community Corrections Transitional Program participants sharpen their employment skills?    The Mock Interview Day experience will help the CCTP participants to better understand the process of interviewing and applying their skills to a job. The participants will spend approximately fifteen minutes being interviewed by one of the many volunteers. Following the exercise, they are provided with immediate verbal feedback from their interviewer.  Please contact Jorge Espinosa for volunteer requirement information (559) 662-4540 jespinosa@maderaworkforce.org

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