WDB Solano

CASAS Assessment - Vallejo Springstowne Library
2023-12-19 14:00 - 15:30, 2024-01-02 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.

Road to Employment - Vallejo Springstowne Library
2023-12-19 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-01-02 14:00 - 16:00
Do you need additional help finding employment? Interested in learning more about available programs? The WDB is in your neighborhood and happy to help you navigate your road to employment. We can even help with employment barriers due to child support.
Our staff is happy to bring services into the community free of charge and is available at the following location:
Springstowne Library
1003 Oakwood Avenue
Vallejo, CA 94591
No appointment is necessary! For more information, contact:
Sheryl Cutler scutler@solanowdb.org or 707-863-3598 OR
Brian Green bgreen@solanowdb.org or 707-419-7414

Mindfulness
2023-12-20 11:00 - 11:30, 2023-12-27 11:00 - 11:30, 2024-01-03 11:00 - 11:30
Join us for a moment of peace and tranquility. Clear your mind. Relax.
What is mindfulness?
Being present in the here and now. In this class we close our eyes, inhale and exhale. That’s all! There is relaxing music and an oasis from our busy everyday lives.
Mindfulness 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 Virtually Here! via Zoom.
Meeting ID: 823 0871 9419
Passcode: [REDACTED]
For more information, email us at info@solanowdb.org

Meet & Greet - Fairfield
2023-12-20 13:30 - 15:30, 2024-01-03 13:30 - 15:30
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.

CASAS Assessment - Vacaville Public Library
2023-12-21 14:00 - 15:30, 2023-12-28 14:00 - 15:30, 2024-01-04 14:00 - 15:30
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:
Vacaville Cultural Center Library
1020 Ulatis Drive
Vacaville, CA 95687
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.

Road to Employment - Vacaville Cultural Center Library
2023-12-21 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-12-28 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-01-04 14:00 - 16:00
Do you need additional help finding employment? Interested in learning more about available programs? The WDB is in your neighborhood and happy to help you navigate your road to employment. We can even help with employment barriers due to child support.
Our staff is happy to bring services into the community free of charge and is available at the following location:
Vacaville Cultural Center Library
1020 Ulatis Drive
Vacaville, CA 95687
No appointment is necessary! For more information, contact:
Sheryl Cutler scutler@solanowdb.org or 707-863-3598 OR
Brian Green bgreen@solanowdb.org or 707-419-7414

Typing Test/Certification
2023-12-22 14:30 - 15:30, 2023-12-29 14:30 - 15:30
Do you need to take a typing test? Do you need a certificate? The Workforce Development Board of Solano County offers FREE typing tests and certificates at the Fairfield location. Typing tests are available every Monday at 10:30 a.m. and Friday at 2:30 p.m. No appointment is necessary.
Please arrive early as late arrivals will not be admitted.
For more information, please call 707-863-3500 or email info@solanowdb.org.

Office Closed
2023-12-25
Our office will be closed December 25th in observance of the Christmas Day holiday.

Interviewing Basics Workshop
2023-12-26 09:00 - 09:45
Need to brush up on those interviewing skills? Learn the 6 (six) things interviewers want to learn from a candidate and 10 (ten) strategies to help you prepare for answering the interviewer’s toughest questions. Find out how to respond to the 10 most commonly asked interview questions and 9 commonly asked illegal questions. Get tips and techniques to use during a behavioral interview. Be sure to download the Interviewing 101 handout before the workshop.
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 Virtually Here!

Digital Soft Skills Workshop
2023-12-26 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!

CASAS Assessment - Vallejo John F. Kennedy Library
2023-12-26 14:00 - 15:30
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:
Vallejo John F. Kennedy Library
505 Santa Clara Street
Vallejo, CA 94590
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.

Planning Your Job Search Workshop
2023-12-27 15:00 - 16:00
Let’s face it. The job market has changed! This workshop will help you identify high-demand industries and in-demand jobs, as well as share great tips on how to job search during the pandemic. Managing your personal life can become overwhelming at times but adding time to job search can really take a toll on your everyday tasks. Learn best practices for brainstorming, preparing your job search schedule (complete with assigning due dates and priorities), tracking your progress, self-delegation, and caring for yourself in the midst of it all.
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 Virtually Here!

Office Closed
2024-01-01
Our office will be closed January 1st in observance of the New Year holiday.

The Interview S.T.A.R. Workshop
2024-01-02 09:00 - 09:45, 2024-01-09 09:00 - 09:45
The Interview S.T.A.R. workshop gives you straight forward narrative techniques you can use. Need to brush up on those interviewing skills? Learn the 4 S.T.A.R. techniques that can leave an impression on the interviewer and strategies to help you prepare for answer the interveiewer’s toughest questions. In addition, find out how to respond to the most asked interview questions and how to listen for commonly asked illegal questions. These S.T.A.R. tips and techniques are userful during a behavioral interview.
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 Virtually Here!

Virtually Job Ready Workshop
2024-01-02 10:00 - 11:00
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:

Mock Virtual Interviews
Respecting Diversity in the Workplace
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!

Your S.M.A.R.T. Employment Plan
2024-01-03 15:00 - 16:00
The job market has evolved! It’s so important we develop a S.M.A.R.T. plan. This workshop will share great valuable tips you can use to set realistic obtainable goals. You will also learn how to job search post-pandemic, including tips on balancing your personal life while seeking employment. Having a S.M.A.R.T. plan offers you the opportunity to stay focused on your employment goals and may allow you to acheive your employment goal expeditiously. Plan S.M.A.R.T by incorporating the techniques from the workshop.
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 Virtually Here!

CASAS Assessment - WDB Fairfield
2024-01-08 10:00 - 11:30
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:
Workforce Development Board of Solano County
500 Chadbourne Road, Suite A
Fairfield, CA 94534
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.

Resume Transformation Workshop
2024-01-08 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-01-08 15:00 - 16:00
The resume serves as a powerful strategic tool that’s capable of opening doors to new employment opportunities. This workshop offers tips on how you can transform your resume into a compelling marketing tool that exhibits your unique skills. During the workshop we will discuss different resume formats and transferable soft skills. By the close of the workshop, you will have information on how to create an ATS friendly resume.
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 Virtually Here!
