WDB Solano

Road to Employment - Vacaville Town Square Library
2025-10-09 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-16 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-23 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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 Town Square Library
1 Town Square Place
Vacaville, CA 95688
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 (Fairfield)
2025-10-10 14:30 - 15:30, 2025-10-14 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-10-14 14:30 - 15:30, 2025-10-21 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-10-21 14:30 - 15:30, 2025-10-24 14:30 - 15:30, 2025-10-28 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-10-28 14:30 - 15:30
Need to take a typing test? Need a typing certificate? The WDB is happy to offer a FREE typing test and certificate!
Typing tests are held at our Fairfield location (500 Chadbourne Road, Suite A, Fairfield, CA) weekly. Late arrivals will not be admitted.
Check the event calendar for current dates and times.
Appointments are not necessary.
Call 707-863-3500 or email info@solanowdb.org for questions.

From Handshake to Hire (Networking Series)
2025-10-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-10-28 10:00 - 11:00
JOIN US FOR THE NETWORKING SERIES KICK OFF!!
The Ultimate Networking Series for Job Seekers!
Whether you’re pivoting industries, returning to the workforce, or chasing your dream job – this is your place to build the relationship that move your career forward.
Let’s stop scrolling and start connecting!
What is Handshake to Hire?
Looking to land your next big role? Ready to move beyond job boards and start building real connections? Welcome to “Handshake to Hire” – a dynamic, consultant-led series designed to give job seekers a serious edge in today’s competitive market.
Covered Topics:

Power of Self Presentation
Owning Your Outreach
Building Your Brand
Impressive Interviewing
Resumes with Results

When: Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday
Time: 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Location: 500 Chadbourne Road, Suite A, Fairfield, CA
Questions about this event? Contact Candice Ward at cward@solanowdb.org or 707-863-3551.

Road to Employment - Vallejo Adult School
2025-10-14 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-10-21 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-10-28 16:30 - 18:30
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:
Vallejo Adult School
436 Del Sur Street
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

Road to Employment - Vallejo John F. Kennedy Library
2025-10-14 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-28 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:
Vallejo John F. Kennedy Library
505 Santa Clara Street
Vallejo, CA 94590
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

Manufacturing Career Fair
2025-10-16 11:00 - 14:00
Thinking about a career in manufacturing?

As part of Fairfield Manufacturing Week (Oct. 13-17), the Workforce Development Board is hosting a Manufacturing Career Fair:

Thursday, Oct. 16 | 11 am to 2 pm

LogistiCenter Fairfield, 2140 Cordelia Rd., Fairfield, CA

On-site registration

A no-cost event for both job seekers and employers!

Meet representatives from local manufacturing businesses and explore career opportunities here in our community!

Retirement Planning; College Planning (virtual)
2025-10-20 11:30 - 12:30, 2025-10-20 19:00 - 20:30
Take Control of Your Money—Before It Controls YouJoin Our Free Financial Wellness Workshops (Virtual & No-Cost!)
Are you ready to stop stressing about money and start building a future you’re proud of? The Financial Foundation Educational Program is offering six powerful, no-cost virtual workshops designed to help you take charge of your financial future—step by step.
✨ What You’ll Learn:

How to create a personal budget that actually works

Strategies for eliminating debt and building an emergency fund

Ways to protect what matters most—your income, health, and family

Steps to build wealth and plan for retirement or college expenses

Tools for understanding Medicare and long-term care

Habits that financially successful people live by every day

💼 Workshop Topics Include:✔ Budgeting & Debt Management✔ Emergency Savings & Financial Foundations✔ Protection Planning✔ Wealth Building & Asset Accumulation✔ Retirement & College Planning✔ Medicare Basics & Wealth Preservation
🕐 When:Mondays at 11:30 AM or 7:00 PM(Choose the time that works best for you!)
🎁 Bonus:FREE Social Security Benefit Analysis available by appointment.
📝 Ready to Register?👉 tinyurl.com/FairfieldFinancial📅 Want one-on-one guidance? Book a free goals appointment:👉 tinyurl.com/FreeGoalsAppt
Questions? Call us at 510-812-4800

Road to Employment - Vallejo Springstowne Library
2025-10-21 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

Road to Employment - Fairfield-Suisun Adult School
2025-10-21 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-10-22 10:00 - 12:00
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:
Fairfield-Suisun Adult School
900 Travis Boulevard
Fairfield, CA 94533
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

Road to Employment - Muzetta Thrower Adult Education Center
2025-10-22 16:30 - 18:30
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:
Muzetta Thrower Adult Education Center
194 Bella Vista Road
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

Solano County Biotech Innovation Summit
2025-10-23 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-24 08:00 - 17:00
The Workforce Development Board of Solano County is partnering with RepresentEd Leadership to host the Solano County Biotech Innovation Summit on Oct. 23 and 24.
Join us for a two-day, collaborative innovation sprint, where we will develop creative solutions to some of the key challenges in the biotech field.
When? Thursday, Oct 23 – Friday, Oct 24, 2025
Where? Solano Community College-Vallejo Campus
Register now: https://tr.ee/biotech-registration
The Solano County Biotech Innovation Summit is for emerging professionals between the ages of 18 to 24 interested in building valuable skills, gaining resume-worthy experience, and discovering new possibilities within the biotech industry.
This event is designed to be accessible, even if you’re new to biotech. All that is required is a healthy amount of curiosity and the ability to work collaboratively in teams.
Over the course of the two-day event, you will:

Learn about the biotech industry, as well as career and education resources.
Develop skills in creative problem-solving, teamwork, and public speaking.
Network with peers and biotech professionals.
Gain experience you can share on resumes and interviews.

Register as an attendee at https://tr.ee/biotech-registration
Want to be an industry partner? Help shape the future of biotech by mentoring, sponsoring, or speaking at the event. Visit https://tr.ee/biotech-summit-partner to get involved!
For more information on this event, contact Cynthia Seals-Roper at Croper@solanowdb.org or (707) 863.3591.

Meet & Greet - Vallejo
2025-10-23 09:00 - 11:00
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.

Long Term Care; Medicare Basic; Wealth Preservation (virtual)
2025-10-27 11:30 - 12:30, 2025-10-27 19:00 - 20:30
