Volume XXXII | April 6, 2022 |
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Your monthly workforce news and updates |
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Santa Barbara County Workforce Development Board (SBCWDB)
develops innovative workforce strategies that help businesses, individuals and industries achieve
and sustain economic vitality across all communities in Santa Barbara County.
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Business Closing or Laying Off Employees
When a business is closing or laying off employees, our Rapid Response team is here to assist the business during the transition and provide free information and resources to the affected workers.
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New Business/Large Recruitment
When a new business is coming into the county and has a huge recruitment, our Business Services will provide you with assistance on the best way to attract well-qualified applicants.
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Job Seekers
Any job seeker or dislocated worker of any age or situation is welcome to our America's Job Center of California (AJCC) in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria to see if they qualify for WIOA to receive free assistance in looking for a job and obtaining training.
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A Message from the Executive Director |
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We continue to highlight one of our designated industry sectors each month. Last month we featured the agriculture industry. This month we are featuring the healthcare industry. May will feature the healthcare industry. If you'd like to find out to how you can contribute to the newsletter, please contact our Business Services Strategist, Alma Janabajab at [email protected]. |
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We also include information about the new Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant Program, Homeless Hiring Tax Credit, and introduce the Pathway Home 2 Grant we received. As pandemic numbers decline, many events are in-person so we have included those that are in-person and still virtual under our Upcoming Events section. Please feel free to share this newsletter with anyone that can benefit from the information and resources provided. |
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This is the second month we are focusing on one of our nine designed industry sectors. It is meant to inform our community and acknowledge the wonderful work each of our industry contributes to workforce, our community, and the world. This month highlights the healthcare industry.
We begin with the healthcare labor market data to emphasize healthcare as the second largest industry in Santa Barbara County and the need to fill positions. As you'll notice with the following articles, many of our healthcare businesses are hiring in different areas such as hospitals, care facilities,
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Just the (Healthcare) Data |
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The charts and key takeaways were provided by Andriy Moskalyk, California's Labor Market Consultant for our region. |
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In Santa Barbara County, there are a total of 27,400 jobs in healthcare (25,282 private and 2,118 public). This number of jobs represents 13 percent of the total all industry employment in the County, placing healthcare as the second largest industry, just after agriculture (31,596 jobs). Healthcare consists of a variety of occupations, but the largest are registered nurses (3,250 jobs), medical assistants (1,560 jobs), and nursing assistants (1,400 jobs). The charts below refer to the changes in new job ads for these occupations. It is worth noting that at an industry level healthcare had 106 new job advertisements in March 2022, an increase of 19 percent over the year. Between 2012 and 2021, healthcare went from having 672 to 1,032 new job advertisements, a 54 percent increase. In 2019 healthcare had 1,958 new job advertisements. |
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Sources
EDD LMID - QIII 2021 Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages
EDD LMID - QI 2021 Occupational Employment Statistics
The Conference Board® - Burning Glass® Help Wanted OnLine® (HWOL) Data Series
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Article provided by Angeli Mancuso, Cottage Health
At Cottage Health, we are committed to providing the best health care in the nation right here in our community on California’s Central Coast. We hire the best people and invest in their development for long-term careers. We are actively hiring clinical and non-clinical team members of all levels. Please visit our website to see the full list of open positions.
Since its official opening on December 8, 1891, Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital has never closed its doors. Caring for patients through challenging times — the 1918 flu epidemic, the 1925 earthquakes, various floods and fires, and the COVID-19 pandemic — we’ve also been privileged to share some of the brightest moments, welcoming tens of thousands of babies into the community.
We take great pride in the recognition we have received for being among the best hospitals and the best employers in the nation.
Our core values of excellence, integrity and compassion unify and guide us in everything we do. Our highly ranked Total Rewards program is designed to recognize employee contributions and support employees as they live out our mission, vision and values each day. A sense of community is a common thread that runs throughout our entire organization.
Cottage Health is committed to competitive pay for its employees. Each job is evaluated annually to ensure a market-competitive pay range – this is a leading practice in our industry and reinforces Cottage’s commitment to its employees. We rely on the contributions, creativity and skills of our remarkable staff—and our compensation reflects the value we place on finding the best team members. For certain eligible positions, we offer competitive sign-on bonuses, relocation assistance and rental assistance to help you.
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forWe continuously evaluate our benefits program to offer the most competitive in the health care industry. We offer employees excellent traditional benefit plans like medical, dental, life insurance, and disability coverage, along with a leading-edge Wellness Program of health improvement opportunities.
With programs for continuing education, educational loans, and other education and research opportunities, Cottage Health makes it easier for employees to pursue education and training opportunities that develop their professional skills and competency. We also recognize lifelong learning is an essential component to achieving excellence in patient care, medical research and community service.
Here are a few examples of our openings:
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Clinical Concierge Rad Tech/Limited X-Ray for Buellton
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- Medical Receptionist
- Surgical Tech
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Hospital Association of Southern California (HASC) Addresses Diversity in Health Care Leadership & Executive Levels |
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Article provided by Lisa Mitchell, Hospital Association of Southern California |
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Diverse and low-income communities were hardest hit throughout the pandemic. Hospital Association of Southern California's (HASC’s) response is to expand the health workforce pipeline and increase diversity as a solution to the current economic challenges we are facing.
It is important for health care organizations to draw their leadership from a richly diverse talent pool, reflecting the gender, racial and ethnic mix of the community. Having a variety of opinions and perspectives among top leadership leads to deeper discussions, more thoughtful and intentional strategies, and better decision-making. That, in turn, improves operational performance.
In 2018, HASC developed the College to Career Diversity Internship Program (CDIP) in partnership with Health Career Connection (HCC). CDIP is a 10-week, full-time summer internship that exposes talented, diverse college students to the health care workforce. CDIP also provides our members the opportunity to meet broader diversity and workforce initiatives and serves as an efficient means of integrating new talent into open positions.
Currently, we are seeking hospitals in the Santa Barbara region to serve as host organizations for the CDIP 2022 summer cohort by April 8. In an ideal placement, host organizations and their intern supervisors, or “preceptors,” provide firsthand learning experiences through opportunities to shadow key executives, interview staff and stakeholders, and work on projects that help interns understand how both the organization and the health sector work.
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We invite you to click here and download the flyer below for additional information on the program. To participate, please complete the host interest form by April 8.
With questions, please contact HASC Workforce Development Program Manager Lisa Mitchell (213) 538-0722 or [email protected]
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Career Opportunities with Career Association of Health Facilities and Long-Term Care Providers |
Article provided by Claire Enright, California Association of Health Facilities (CAHF)
On behalf of the California Association of Health Care Facilities and all long-term care providers in Santa Barbara County, I am honored to bring to your attention the many local nursing homes, long-term care/skilled nursing facilities, and intermediate care/developmentally disabled (ICF/DD) homes that are seeking employees desiring to work in health care. We will bring you on to our team, train you, and support your career development - all you have to bring is your heart and desire for a fulfilling career.
Health-oriented career pathways often steer interested individuals to nursing. Nursing is, in fact, a great career option, and it affords many rewarding specialty choices and work flexibility. The world of post-acute care, focusing specifically on long-term care and skilled nursing and ICF/DD homes, offers a wide variety of careers that include nursing. But also consists of dietary, social services, activities, rehab and back office career tracks, such as medical records, billing, human resources and administration.
Additionally, there are other career paths highlighting facility management, including laundry, housekeeping, janitorial services and facility maintenance. The post-acute workplace provides a healthcare microcosm and is a wonderful starting place for individuals that are not sure where they want to end up, but know that they want to have a positive influence on people’s lives.
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Starting work as a housekeeper can lead to becoming a certified nursing assistant (CNA), licensed vocational nurse, registered nurse, nurse practitioner or Director of Nursing Services. A dietary aide or dishwasher can continue in the dietary department becoming a cook, chef, Dietary Services Manager or Registered Dietitian. |
Many nursing home owners started as CNAs, became licensed nursing home administrators and then pursued ownership opportunities. Post-acute care is a special place to work because of the staff and the residents. Each facility is a unique environment, employees will share that the job requires hard work, dedication and compassion, but that the personal and professional rewards are never-ending.
Employment opportunities are located in almost every community. These facilities are looking for a diverse team and hiring individuals from all walks of life, from all backgrounds and ages. If you have ever considered a career in health care, this is the place to start – California Association of Health Facilities Career Center – https://jobs.cahf.org/
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Working at Hillside Santa Barbara |
Article and photos provided by Michael Padden-Rubin, Hillside House
"I love serving residents quality, healthy food. I am grateful I can make a difference in their lives because they have made a huge impact in mine.”
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The words come from Martin Jimenez, Hillside’s Director of Dietary. Since 1988, he has worked in the kitchen preparing meals for 59 individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Santa Barbara. During his 34 years, Jimenez has served the residents much more than food. He has shared large helpings of laughter, wisdom, and love. For Jimenez, working at Hillside has enriched his life. |
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Hillside currently employs 85 individuals in the following areas:
- Medical (RNs, LVNs, CNAs, NAs)
- Dietary (Chefs, Kitchen Assistants, Dishwashers)
- Programming (Case Managers, Program Director, Skills Development Specialists, PE Assistants)
- Administration (Executive Director, Director of Operations/Administrator, Development Director, Finance & Accounting Director)
- Facilities
- Technology
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
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Incorporated as a nonprofit in 1945, Hillside is unique and unlike a nursing home or hospital; it is home for the residents. Last June, Barbara, who has lived at Hillside since she was nine, celebrated her 77th birthday surrounded by her Hillside family – residents and staff. Many employees have worked at the Veronica Springs Road location for over 30 years. Consequently, they have formed long-term bonds with the residents. Staff members are dedicated and passionate about what they do. Adds Rosemary Rice, Administrator, “Hillside has a very positive work environment.” |
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Current openings include RNs, LVNs, CNAs, NAs, Skills Development Specialists/PE Assistants, and Accounting Assistants. If you are interested, please contact Rosemary Rice at 805-687-0788 x117 or [email protected] or visit hillsidesb.org. Working at Hillside offers many benefits: a sign-on bonus up to $1,000; a referral bonus up to $1,000 for current employees; tuition reimbursement up to $2,500; and full benefits with meals during your shift. Apply today! Save the Date
Hillside 18th Annual Sunset Soirée, Rockwood Santa Barbara Woman’s Club,
Saturday, May 21, 2022, 4:30-8:00 pm. For information, please visit hillsidesb.org. |
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Employment Opportunities with Momentum WORK, Inc. |
Article provided by Jake Lowry and photo provided by Rae van Seenus both from Momentum WORK, Inc.
About Us
Since 1968, Momentum WORK, Inc. has supported adults with disabilities in finding and maintaining employment.
Employment For All
We believe that all individuals have the right to work. We connect job seekers with potential employers to create mutually beneficial opportunities. This is one reason why 98.7% of all Momentum WORK, Inc. placements are retained for a minimum of six months.
As a Workforce Access Partner, your business will partner with our organization to find and hire qualified job seekers with disabilities, all while building an inclusive workplace.
Group Supported Employment Services (GSE)
GSE brings individuals with interests and training needs together into a work crew to fulfill employment contracts with companies or agencies. An example of GSE is our Santa Barbara Harbor maintenance crew, now in its 30th year.
Individual Employment Services (IES)
IES provides job development and placement for job seekers with disabilities. We match the talents of workers with the needs of employers. Once hired, we provide the worker with ongoing supports such as on- or off-site job coaching, when needed.
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Paid Internship Program
The PIP allows employers to fill positions or create internships at no cost to the employer. A Paid Internship typically last six months to one year.
Mentor Alliance Program (MAP)
MAP is a community-based initiative to match a business owner or other professional with an active job seeker. The mentor shares their vital knowledge and experience of their industry or line of work on a one-time, weekly, or monthly basis.
Discover the wide range of benefits of hiring enthusiastic and dedicated employees. Contact Kevin Smith, Director of Program Services, at 805-566-9000 or email [email protected] - For more information about our organization, visit https://www.momentum4work.org today or follow us on social media @momentum4work!
Watch Our Video
Click here to watch one of our employment videos. |
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Special thanks to everyone who provided articles, photos, and graphics for this issue highlighting the healthcare industry.
April will highlight the healthcare industry. May will feature the tourism and hospitality industry. Anyone wanting to contribute articles, photos, videos, and job announcements, please email [email protected]. |
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Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant Program |
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Applications now being accepted for the Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant Program! Grants up to $2,500 will be available to Santa Barbara County microbusiness owners.
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¡Ahora se aceptan solicitudes para el Programa de Subvenciones para Microempresas por COVID-19! Las subvenciones de hasta $2,500 estarán disponibles para los propietarios de microempresas del Condado de Santa Bárbara.
Visite https://bit.ly/MBCRGP para repasar la elegibilidad completa, el uso de los fondos y los documentos requeridos.
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1st Round: Santa Barbara Foundation "Office Hours" for Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant |
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Santa Barbara
April 5th 11:30am to 3:00pm
SB Visitors Center 120 State St.
Lompoc
April 6th 11:00am to 3:00pm
April 25th 2pm to 4pm
Lompoc Chamber of Commerce 111 S. I St
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Carpinteria
April 26th 11am to 2pm
5201 8th Street Carpinteria, CA 93013
Santa Maria
April 25th 11am to 1pm
North County Headquarters S., 2625 Miller 101
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Santa Ynez location availability coming soon! |
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Homeless Hiring Tax Credit |
Overview
California’s governor signed Assembly Bill (AB) 150 establishing the Homeless Hiring Tax Credit (HHTC). The credit is available for taxable years beginning January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2026. Employers may receive $2,500 to $10,000 in tax credit per eligible employee based on the actual hours worked in the taxable year. Employers may claim up to $30,000 of credit per taxable year.
To be eligible, the employee must be certified by a certifying organization. Employers must make a tentative credit reservation with us to claim the credit. Employers will claim the credit when they file their tax return. A total of $30 million of credit is available annually.
Eligible employer information
To claim the HHTC, employers will need to:
- Obtain an HHTC certificate for each eligible employee from a certifying organization.
- Pay wages equal to or greater than 120% of their California minimum wage.
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Make a tentative credit reservation within 30 days of completing the New Hire reporting requirement with the Employment Development Department.
Employers must keep the certificate and provide a copy to the Franchise Tax Board (FTB) upon request.
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Hiring eligible employees
Obtaining certification for an eligible employee
Employers can get certification for eligible employees through a certifying organization.
Homeless Hiring Tax Credit Tentative Credit Reservation
- You will need an HHTC Tentative Credit Reservation (TCR) from us to claim the credit. This will require a reservation for each eligible employee. You must submit your information online. You will receive an immediate confirmation. You must request a TCR within 30 days of completing your Employment Development Department (EDD) New Hire Reporting Requirements.
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Pathway Home 2 (PH2) Grant |
The Santa Barbara County Workforce Development Board (WDB), in partnership with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office applied for and was awarded $2,499,999 to implement the PH2 project in Santa Barbara County. The program will provide 250 individuals, incarcerated in the local jails, with workforce services prior and after release; transition participants into education, employment, and training programs in the communities to which they will return.
The PH2 project will collaborate with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office, local community colleges (Allan Hancock and Santa Barbara City College), local public and non-profit organizations. Partners will be utilized to support program operations and ensure that all required services are available to all program participants. Additionally, partners will work together to ensure each of the performance outcomes, as established by DOL, are met.
Contact Daniela Gonzalez, Mission Services Supervisor of Goodwill Industries of Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties at [email protected] or (805) 928-5282
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Primary Partner
1. Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office
Santa Barbara County Mail Jail, Local
4436 Calle Real
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
Other Partners
2. Santa Barbara City College
3. Allan Hancock College
4. Goodwill Industries of Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties
5. Community Solutions Inc.
6. Freedom 4 Youth
7. Good Samaritan Shelter
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Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) Satellite Offices
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Who do you call when you need business advice? The EDC Small Business Development Center Advisors are here to help you start-up, grow and navigate today’s complex business environment at NO-COST. Our experienced team of over 50 professional consultants will work with you one-on-one to help your business with marketing, finance, strategic planning, operations, international trade, and much more. The Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) hosts the Small Business Development Center and is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Signing up as a client takes just a few minutes and provides you with lifetime access to no-cost services.
Representatives of the EDC are available to meet with business owners in Santa Barbara County at three separate locations. Sign up for your appointment to learn more about the no-cost services your business can access. Can't make that time? Call the Business Assistance Line at 805.409.9159 to set up an appointment that fits your schedule. Resources and advising are available in English and Spanish.
Santa Barbara City College Wake Center: Wednesdays, 4 - 8 PM.
Santa Barbara City College Schott Center: Thursdays, 4 - 8 PM
Downtown Santa Barbara Organization Office: 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, 10:00 am -12:00 pm. Sign up here: calendly.com/sbedc.
Solvang Chamber of Commerce Office: by appointment (no membership required for SBDC services). Call the Business Assistance Line at 805.409.9159 to schedule your appointment.
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The SBCWDB Business Services assist businesses through transitions of growth, downsizing or closures. When a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) is received, SBCWDB contacts the business to offer assistance and also present information to the affected workers during a downsizing or closure of a company. On the other hand, with new businesses coming into the county or growing, SBCWDB offers innovative strategies to meet their needs.
As an example, with many companies recently downsizing and closing due to COVID-19, we offer to share free resources and webinars to the affected workers. We are also available to try to answer questions for the businesses or connect them to the appropriate resource. Business Services continues to stay connected through virtual events and committees. Customized Training, On-the-Job Training, Work Experience and Incumbent Worker Training are available to businesses to meet your needs ( click here for a PDF of chart below). Please contact Alma Janabajab, SBCWDB Business Services Strategist at [email protected] for more information. |
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NO-COST Human Resources Hotline for Businesses in Santa Barbara County |
SBCWDB is excited to offer businesses in Santa Barbara County a no-cost Human Resources (HR) Hotline. The California Employees Association (CEA) is providing the services and works with many other counties throughout California.
The HR Hotline is available Monday - Friday between the hours of 8 AM - 5 PM with a live person to answer questions regarding COVID-19, hiring, firing, disciplinary, employee handbook, etc.
In addition, we will be offering webinars throughout the year. We will also share newsletters and emails from CEA regarding other Human Resources topics.
Call 888.252.2297
Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM
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CEA also provides articles on What Job Needs to Be Done? Pay Data Reporting Deadline Coming Up, COVID Sick Pay Here to Stay, What's All of This Talk about CPRA? Resolving Employee Conflict - What to Do, Top CEA University Courses, Workplace Violence Prevention & COSH, Your Priorities Matter: A Motivational Story, and Can't Miss Events in March. |
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On-Demand (Virtual) Job Fair |
We are offering a On-Demand (Virtual) Job Fair that is available 24/7. Businesses who want to participate must email [email protected] to schedule time to get on Zoom, present about your company, the positions you have available and how to apply. It will provide more of an experience with job seekers to find out more about your company than just reading something. Your recording will then be uploaded to our SBC AJCC YouTube Virtual Job Fair Playlist. |
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Albertsons Vons Pavilions |
Openings in all location in addition to the Vons in Montecito that is now Pavilions! Brenda Mullen from Albertsons Vons Pavilions shares a little bit of background about the company, available positions and how to apply. |
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Virtual Targeted Recruitment |
As we continue to move forward with this pandemic more and more business continue to struggle to find qualified participants for their positions. At the SBCWDB we have been assisting agencies and businesses in sharing their services and resources. For example, the SBCWDB offers targeted virtual recruitment services, where businesses can promote their job openings and talk in detail about what it is that they are looking for in an applicant. Along with this, businesses also have the opportunity to share more about sign up bonuses if any and share more about what their positions are all about.
For agencies, wanting to share their services we also offer the services where agencies can promote the services that they are currently are offering to the Santa Barbara County Community specially during these difficult times.
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For more information on how you can promote your business opening or simply wanting to share more about what your agency is currently offering please contact Business Services at [email protected]. |
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1st Thursdays will be free virtual Targeted Recruitments! This means that businesses will be able to virtually meet with job seekers to provide information about their company, what positions they have available and answer questions. In addition, this can be offered in-person, on-site at the America's Job Center of California (AJCC) locations so interviews can be conducted.
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Looking for some short, on-demand training videos or what Workforce Development Board is all about and the services they provide? Visit the SBC AJCC YouTube Channel. |
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SBCWDB Workforce Program Opportunities |
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Businesses, if you are interested in participating as an employer or work site please email [email protected]. |
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Workers and Businesses Affected by COVID -19 |
Workers/Job Seekers, we provide:
- Financial Assistance, $400-800, if qualify, to pay for any of the following:
- Rent
- Utility bills
- Technology needed to telework
- Employment services
- Free occupational skills training
- On-the-Job Training
Employers/Businesses
Help a COVID-19 laid off worker by participating in one of our workforce training programs. We can help you subsidize some or all of the cost while you training a new or existing worker.
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Santa Barbara County
America's Job Center of California (AJCC)
Locations are Both Open
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The America's Job Center of California (AJCC) offers a comprehensive range of no-cost employment and training services for employers and job seekers.
There are several types of services available at an AJCC:
- Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funding provides career, training, and supportive services.
- the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program is a federal program that provides training, case management and employment services, job search allowances, relocation allowances, and income support to individuals who have been laid off, or threatened with layoff, due to foreign trade.
The AJCC also provides:
- Career planning
- Skills assessment
- Workshops such as résumé writing and interviewing techniques
- Labor market information, which is provided by the Employment Development Department on its website and includes occupational profiles (and projections of employment) for occupations and industries throughout California.
- Job fairs and other job matching services
- Marketing workers to area employers
- Occupational training
Santa Maria location at 1410 S. Broadway Street
Santa Barbara location at 130 E. Ortega Street
Hours for both locations are Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM.
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: WIOA Orientation. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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Santa Barbara South Coast Hospitality Career Fair
April 20 | 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Join us on April 20 at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort for the Santa Barbara South Coast Hospitality Career Fair and meet representatives from over 35+ local businesses hiring for full and part-time employment. From hotels and restaurants to local attractions and outfitters, learn more about current job openings and meet potential employers in a relaxed, outdoor setting. Lunch will be provided, and raffle drawings will be held throughout the day, where attendees have the chance to win a variety of prizes from organizations participating in the career fair. For more information and to see the list of participating business please visit www.SantaBarbaraCA.com/CareerFair.
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UCSB End of the Year Job Fair
May 18 | 1:00 - 4:00 PM
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Not only are there webinars to help you with your businesses but also opportunities to network with other businesses. Sometimes the opportunities to collaborate and networking are a great way to also bring exposure for your business. |
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Santa Barbara City College Career Center |
Santa Barbara City College will be holding the hiring sessions virtually. Click on the button to look at the schedule of businesses. |
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Build Your Business (BYB)
Every Friday 8:00 AM In-person
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Join us for our in-person for our BYB, (Build Your Business) Networking Meeting on February 4 at 8:00 am. This weekly networking meeting provides a great opportunity for Chamber members to meet and connect with fellow Chamber members of the Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce's business community and enjoy a casual and informal setting where you can come and invest time in networking, marketing your business products and/or services, and increase your referral base!
The program includes 60-second self-introductions for all members, one 12-minute showcase, leads & testimonials and general Chamber announcements.
This weekly meeting is being held in-person at Blast 825 Brewery, 241 S. Broadway St., Old Orcutt, CA 93455. Registration is NOT required to attend in-person.
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*Effective Friday, August 6, 2021 in Santa Barbara County, everyone 2 years of age and older must wear a mask in all indoor public settings, venues, gatherings, and public and private businesses, regardless of their vaccination status. We ask that everyone continues to follow the Santa Barbara County Public Health mask mandate guidelines, and remain mindful and respectful of other individuals' preferences when it comes to public gatherings |
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SCORE offers so many more workshops that we have listed here. Some are live and some are previously recorded but they are all FREE. Visit the SCORE website. SCORE also has mentors to help you with your business.
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Santa Barbara SCORE: E-Mail Marketing Essentials for Business Part 2
Thursday, April 7 | 10:00 AM
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Research says that for every $1 spent on e-mail marketing there is an average $44 return on investment. To generate such positive outcomes, businesses have to reach the right customers with targeted campaigns. If you feel your E-Mail efforts don't yet pay off, this workshop is for you! This two-part series will teach basic and advanced techniques to propel your e-mail efforts. |
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Lompoc Valley State of the City
April 14 | 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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City Manager Dean Albro and Mayor Jenelle Osborne will present the current state of the city, as well as highlighting events from the past year. The presentation will also discuss what is ahead for the future of the Lompoc Valley on April 14th, 2022 at the Dick DeWees Community Center, 1120 West Ocean Avenue.
The deadline to register is April 4th.
*PAYMENT MUST BE MADE AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION TO FINALIZE PROCESSING*
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Strong Women, Strong Coffee
April 15 | 9:00 AM
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Join Women's Economic Ventures (WEV) to Connect, Collaborate, and Learn. Grab your favorite morning brew and enjoy this opportunity to share, listen and connect with other women entrepreneurs in the community. WEV will be joined by a special guest speaker – to be announced. (Check out WEV socials to see who it will be!) |
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Santa Barbara South Coast Hospitality Career Fair
April 20 | 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Join us on April 20 at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort for the Santa Barbara South Coast Hospitality Career Fair and meet representatives from over 35+ local businesses hiring for full and part-time employment. From hotels and restaurants to local attractions and outfitters, learn more about current job openings and meet potential employers in a relaxed, outdoor setting. Lunch will be provided, and raffle drawings will be held throughout the day, where attendees have the chance to win a variety of prizes from organizations participating in the career fair. For more information and to see the list of participating business please visit www.SantaBarbaraCA.com/CareerFair.
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State of the City - Goleta to Carpinteria
April 27 | 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
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The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce is proud to present the first State of the City – From Goleta to Carpinteria on Wednesday, April 27th at 11 AM, hosted at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort.
This event will be a one-of-a-kind luncheon featuring presentations from the three cities, Goleta, Santa Barbara, and Carpinteria. Registration is now open.
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In-person B2B (Business-2-Business)
April 28 | 9:00 - 10:30 AM
Santa Barbara Zoo - Discovery Pavilion
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The Monthly Business-2-Business (B2B) Virtual Networking is held on the fourth Thursday of each month. The event is designed to give attendees three unique networking opportunities:
- Attendees get to network and make connections
- Receive an electronic version of the hot sheet
- Give a 20-second commercial about their business
This event will require proof of vaccination or negative COVID test results within 72 hours prior.
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UCSB End of the Year Job Fair
May 18 | 1:00 - 4:00 PM
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About the Santa Barbara County
Workforce Development Board
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The Santa Barbara County Workforce Development Board (SBCWDB) is dedicated to serving the workforce needs of businesses, adults, laid-off workers and youth throughout Santa Barbara County. The SBCWDB is a public/private partnership created by the Federal Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act and is staffed by the County of Santa Barbara.
Job seekers and businesses can take advantage of free services at two America's Job Center of California (formerly called the Workforce Resource Centers or “One-Stops”) to help find work or new employees. Programs include employment services for job seekers, the latest labor market information and regional workforce research for businesses, as well as training that specialize in helping people gain the skills and confidence necessary to find and obtain a job. The America's Job Center of California (AJCC) are open Monday - Friday from 9 AM - 4 PM and are located at:
1410 S. Broadway in Santa Maria, 805.614.1550
130 E. Ortega Street in Santa Barbara, 805.568.1296
Santa Barbara County Industry Clusters of Opportunity (designated by SBCWDB):
Healthcare
Energy and Environment
Building and Design
Aerospace and Defense
Biotechnology and Related Devices
Information and Communication Technologies
Business Services
Food, Beverage and Agriculture
Tourism & Hospitality
Santa Barbara County Workforce Development Board
130 E. Ortega Street | Santa Barbara, CA 93101 | 805.681.4453 | FAX 805.884.6811
Contact
Raymond L. McDonald, Executive Director | 805.681.4453
Alma Janabajab, Business Services Strategist | 805.884.6812
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Workforce Wednesdays are released the first Wednesday of every month. If you would like to include an article and/or job flyer for upcoming newsletters, submissions MUST be submitted by email to Alma Janabajab, Business Services Strategist at [email protected] by the last Wednesday of the month. Any PDF format must be less than 5 MB. Any workforce-related article must be 300 words or less and include photos or graphics under 5 MB.
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WIOA Title 1 financial assisted program or activity is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services available upon request to individuals with disabilities. |
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