WDB Solano

CASAS Assessment - Vallejo Springstowne Library
2023-10-03 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
The Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems (CASAS) test is used to determine a person’s skill level in math and reading. This assessment is offered free of charge and is available to the public at the following location:
Springstowne Library
1003 Oakwood Avenue
Vallejo, CA 94591
No appointment is necessary! Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the start of the session as late arrivals will not be admitted.
For more information, please call 707-863-3500 or email info@solanowdb.org.

Digital Soft Skills Workshop
2023-10-03 10:00 - 11:00
Digital Soft Skills worksop is now available virtually and in-person!
This workshop is geared towards assisting individuals or groups who wish to seek employment, leads, or obtain virtual job searching tips.
In this workshop you will receive tips on:

Workplace Professionalism
Mock Virtual Interviews
Virtual Interview Platforms
Digital Footprints
Techno-Fear Factors
Fising in your O*NET
S.M.A.R.T. Employment Goals

This workshop is offered both virtually and in-person. Those interested in attending in person may join us at our Fairfield location at:
Workforce Development Board of Solano County
500 Chadbourne Road, Suite A
Fairfield, CA 94534
JOIN THE WORKSHOP VIRTUALLY HERE!

WDB Board of Directors Meeting
2023-09-22 08:30 - 10:30, 2023-07-21 08:30 - 10:30, 2023-05-19 08:30 - 10:30, 2023-03-24 08:30 - 10:30
Meetings are scheduled to take place at:
Workforce Development Board of Solano County
500 Chadbourne Road, Suite A
Fairfield, CA 94534
Any change of location will be posted on the agenda prior to the meeting.
Agendas will be distributed and posted no less than 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting. Meeting announcements and agendas can be found at:
https://solanoemployment.org/board-of-directors.
For information regarding Board meetings, contact Tammy Gallentine, Executive & Board Support Specialist, at 707.863.3552 or by email at tgallentine@solanowdb.org. If a reasonable accommodation is needed due to a disability, contact Marion Aiken, EO/AA/ADA Officer, at 707.863.3594 or by email at maiken@solanowdb.org at least two weeks prior to the meeting date.

Designing an Employee Retention Culture Seminar
2023-09-19 11:00 - 12:30
Designing an Employee Retention Culture Sponsored by the Workforce Development Board of Solano County
Description
Employees are increasingly becoming disengaged in our new economy. Remote & hybrid work has changed the way employees interact with each other and their managers.
Through different engagement strategies, you can transform your organization into a high employee retention culture – one that develops employee strengths to increase productivity leading to higher job satisfaction. Hear how to set clear work objectives and expectations for onsite, remote or hybrid work so that your employees can stay engaged, motivated and perform at high levels for your organization.
This seminar will be held virtually.
This complimentary training is sponsored by the Workforce Development Board of Solano County for Solano County employers.
Approved for 1.5 HRCI Credits. The use of this seal confirms that this activity has met HR Certification Institute’s (HRCI) criteria for recertification pre-approval.
Approved for 1.5 SHRM Credits. CEA is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CPSM or SHRM-SCP. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit shrmcertification.org.
REGISTER TODAY!!

Celebrating Solano's Workforce
2023-09-13 17:30 - 19:30 | Travis Credit Union, One Travis Way, Vacaville, CA, 95687, United States
In honor of September being National Workforce Development Month, the WDB is hosting the Celebrating Solano’s Workforce awards night on September 13 at Travis Credit Union in Vacaville.
This event will honor and celebrate ‘Workforce Heroes’ – the businesses, job seeker and employees, and community partners who support and exemplify workforce efforts in Solano County.
The community is invited to submit nominations for our six awards – Large Business, Small Business, Microbusiness, Adult and Young Adult Job Seekers, and Workforce Partner. All nominees must live in or be based in Solano County.
All nominations must be received by August 11, 2023 at 3 pm. Late submissions will not be accepted.
Please visit Celebrating Solano’s Workforce webpage for details, to submit a nomination and to reserve your complimentary seat to attend.

Office Closed
2023-09-04
Our office will be closed September 4th in observance of the Labor Day holiday.

Hiring Right & Effective OnBoarding Seminar
2023-08-30 12:00 - 13:30
Hiring Right & Effective Onboarding Sponsored by Workforce Development Board of Solano County
Description
In this seminar, we will review how to effectively hire great talent without breaking the bank. We’ll cover all of the steps you need to follow to hire right the first time and ensure that your onboarding process sets your employees up for long-term success.

Guidelines for developing quality job ads and job descriptions
Cost-effective ideas for sourcing candidates
Know who you need to hire and ensure proper employment classification
Discover where applicants are and what to pay them
Develop legally defensible behavioral interview questions targeting proven performer’s skills
Review compliant hiring practices – ban the box, salary history limitations, and more
See the critical hiring steps between accepting an application to the 1st day of work
Uncover hidden tips, tools, and tricks for new hire success

Business owners not located in Solano County are welcome and are required to meet at least one of the basic ARPA eligibility guidelines. By registering for this event, you self-attest at least one of the below guidelines are true for your business:

My business is located in Solano County.
My business can demonstrate economic harm due to the pandemic with a 20% drop in annual sales between 2019 and 2020.
My business is a microbusiness with 10 or fewer employees.
My business received Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds OR a small business grant based on economic hardship as a result of COVID-19 and the resulting economic impacts.
My business was required to be closed for more than three consecutive months per California Public Health Guidelines.

This seminar will be held virtually.
This complimentary training is sponsored by the Workforce Development Board of Solano County for Solano County employers.
Approved for 1.5 HRCI Credits. The use of this seal confirms that this activity has met HR Certification Institute’s (HRCI) criteria for recertification pre-approval.
Approved for 1.5 SHRM Credits. CEA is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CPSM or SHRM-SCP. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit shrmcertification.org.
REGISTER TODAY!!

Planning & Oversight Committee Meeting
2023-08-22 15:00 - 17:00, 2023-06-27 15:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-25 15:00 - 17:00
Meetings are scheduled to take place at:
Workforce Development Board of Solano County
500 Chadbourne Road, Suite A
Fairfield, CA 94534
Any change of location will be posted on the agenda prior to the meeting.
Agendas will be distributed and posted no less than 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting. Meeting announcements and agendas can be found at:
https://solanoemployment.org/board-of-directors.
For information regarding Planning & Oversight Committee meetings, contact Tammy Gallentine, Executive & Board Support Specialist, at 707.863.3552 or by email at tgallentine@solanowdb.org. If a reasonable accommodation is needed due to a disability, contact Marion Aiken, EO/AA/ADA Officer, at 707.863.3594 or by email at maiken@solanowdb.org at least two weeks prior to the meeting date.

Meet & Greet - Fairfield
2023-07-26 13:30 - 15:30, 2023-07-12 13:30 - 15:30
Join us for MEET & GREET! Learn how WDB can help you get back to work including free access to job search tools, access to basic services and enrolled services.
Walk-ins are welcome!
For more information, contact Dawna Ferneau at dferneau@solanowdb.org.

Meet & Greet - Vallejo
2023-07-20 10:00 - 11:30
Join us for MEET & GREET! Whether you are looking for a job, career change, or skill development, we can help!
Learn how WDB can help you get back to work including free access to job search tools, access to basic services and enrolled services.
Walk-ins are welcome! Please arrive early as late arrivals will not be admitted.
For more information, contact Dawna Ferneau at dferneau@solanowdb.org.

Meet & Greet - Fairfield
2023-07-19 13:30 - 15:30

Budget Committee Meeting
2023-07-12 15:00 - 16:00, 2023-05-11 10:00 - 11:00

Meet & Greet - Vallejo
2023-07-06 10:00 - 12:00

Office Closed
2023-07-04
Our office will be closed July 4th in observance of the Independence Day holiday.

Office Closed
2023-06-19
Our office will be closed June 19th in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.

Office Closed
2023-05-30
Our office will be closed May 30th in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.

FREE OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER Training
2023-05-22
OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER In-Person Training
REGISTRATION REQUIRED! This is a free in-person training and is open to the public.
Date:
May 22nd – May 26th, 2023
Time:
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (pack a lunch)
Location:
Fairfield-Suisun Adult School
900 Travis Boulevard
Fairfield, CA 94533
How to Register:

Click the link below, select create new account.
https://www.teamstersafety.org/moodle/
– Make sure to write down your username and password for future reference.
– Enter your correct first and last name as your course certificate of completion will be printed with this name.
– Use an email address that you have access to as you need it for step two.
After you create your account, you will receive an email to confirm it.
Click on the link in the body of the email to complete this step.
Select the course (see above course information), then select Enroll me, review all STEPS to complete the course.

For questions, please contact Stacy James at stacy@nctat.org

WDB Executive Committee Meeting
2023-05-04 13:30 - 14:30

2023 NorCal Career Fair
2023-04-13 09:30 - 12:30
Over 60 regional employers with hundreds of available jobs will be waiting to meet job seekers like YOU at the 2023 NorCal Career Fair April 13 at Solano Community College in Fairfield.

Join us for this premier hiring event, the largest of its kind in our area! Job seekers registering virtually have the opportunity to create a custom profile and upload a resume prior to the event.

Learn more and register: https://solanoemployment.org/careerfair/

Virtual Career Fair Bootcamp – Session 1
2023-04-04 09:30 - 11:30
VIRTUAL SESSION!
Are you looking for a way to stand out from the crowd for the upcoming 2023 Norcal Career Fair? Want to impress your potential employer? Looking for advice and tips? Learn how to effectively highlight your skills on your resume and how to ace your next interview! This bootcamp will focus on the critical elements to resume writing, tips and tricks to help you stand out with an employer, basic strategies when interviewing, the do’s and don’ts, and using virtual platforms.
These bootcamps are available for any job seeker looking to have the edge when looking for your next employment opportunity.
Don’t forget to attend Career Fair Bootcamp Session 2, which outlines how to navigate a career fair and how to register for the 2023 Norcal Career Fair!
Also available are workshops dedicated to planning your job search, interviewing, resume basics, and budgeting during job search. Check out the event calendar to register for these NO COST workshops.
Registration is optional. To register, or for more information, contact Rachelle at rfranko@solanowdb.org or call 707-863-3574.
Join the Virtual Session by clickling the link below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87019901393?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 870 1990 1393
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Dial by your location
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
+1 669 444 9171 US

Pre-Apprenticeship Training
2023-04-03 07:00 - 15:30
Are you between the ages of 18 and 24 and interested in a career in the construction trades? Get the training you need for the job you want in a Construction Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program from the Workforce Development Board of Solano County. This six-week, no-cost program will be offered Monday-Friday, 7 am to 3:30 pm, April 3rd through May 19.

Training includes:
Four Industry Certifications
HAZWOPER
Construction Fundamentals
Concrete Pouring Techniques
Trades Math
Fitness Training, & More
Direct Placement Opportunties

Additional Requirements:
Be 18-24 years of age
Read, speak & write basic English
Pass a drug test
Authorized to work in the U.S.
Valid Driver’s License
High School Diploma or GED
Space is limited! Learn more and enroll by contacting Joyce Ugweje at 707-863-3533 or email jugweje@solanowdb.org.

Office Closed
2023-03-31
Our office will be closed March 31st in observance of the Cesar Chavez Day holiday.

Virtual Career Fair Bootcamp - Session 2
2023-03-16 09:30 - 11:30
VIRTUAL SESSION!
Not sure what to expect when attending the 2023 Norcal Career Fair? Learn how to navigate the career fair! Please join Session 2 of the Career Fair Bootcamp and learn what to expect for the best possible career fair experience. Here you’ll learn how to register, navigate through the event, research potential new employers, and suggestions on how to creat your “pitch” and practice introductions.
These bootcamps are available for any job seeker looking to have the edge when looking for your next employment opportunity.
Don’t forget to attend Career Fair Bootcamp Session 1, which outlines resume basics and interviewing fundamentals.
Also available are workshops dedicated to planning your job search, interviewing, resume basics, and budgeting during job search. Check out the event calendar to register for these NO COST workshops.
Walk-ins welcome! Registration is optional. To register, or for more information, contact Sheryl at scutler@solanowdb.org or call 707-863-3598
Join the Virtual Session by clickling the link below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86776379489?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 867 7637 9489
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Dial by your location
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
+1 669 444 9171 US
