WDB Solano

Meet & Greet - Fairfield
2025-03-12 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-03-26 13:30 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
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.

Digital Job Search Strategies
2025-03-12 14:15 - 15:15, 2025-03-19 14:15 - 15:15, 2025-03-26 14:15 - 15:15
Digital job search leverages online platforms and tools, such as job boards, social media, and professional networking sites like LinkedIn, to find and apply for job opportunties. Candidates can create and submit digital resumes and portfolios, while employers use softward to manage applications efficiently. This approach offers greater accessiblity and convenience, making it easier job seekers to connect with potential employers and navigate the job market. In this workshop, we will share valuable tips to optimize your digital job search strategy and enhance your changes of success.
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 US VIRTUALLY!

Creating an Effective Resume
2025-03-12 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-03-17 13:30 - 14:30, 2025-03-18 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-03-19 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-03-25 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-03-26 15:30 - 16:30
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 including ATS friendly resume formatting. An ATS friendly resume is a resume that is formatted to be easily scanned by Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS). ATS’s are software used by employers and recruiters to sort, scan, and rank job applications. ATS resumes should feature keywords relevant to the position you are applying for.
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 US VIRTUALLY!

Road to Employment - Muzetta Thrower Adult Education Center
2025-03-12 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

Road to Employment - Vacaville Town Square Library
2025-03-13 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-20 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 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

Navigating a Career Fair Workshop (Vallejo)
2025-03-13 14:30 - 15:30
Unlock Your Future: Master Career Fairs with Confidence!
Are you ready to stand out and seize new career opportunities? Our “How to Navigate a Career Fair” Workshop is your key to making powerful connections and landing your dream job. This dynamic workshop will equip you with insider strategies to make the most of career fairs, ensuring you leave a lasting impression on recruiters.
What You’ll Gain:
– Smart Registration – Discover how to pre-register on Premier Virtual and leverage its benefits.
– Strategic Research – Learn the importance of identifying and researching top employers and make meaningful connections.
– Professional Presence – Present yourself with confidence and polish to stand out.
– Perfect Your Pitch – Craft a compelling elevator pitch that grabs attention.
– Networking Mastery – Unlock the power of connections to fast-track your career.
Don’t leave your success to chance—take control of your career today! Join us and walk into your next career fair like a pro.
This workshop will be held in-person at our Vallejo Job Center located at 1440 Marin Street.
Please check the calendar for dates and times this workshop will be held at our Fairfield Job Center and via Zoom.

Career Fair Resume Preparation (Vallejo)
2025-03-13 14:30 - 15:30, 2025-03-20 14:30 - 15:30
Want Your Resume to Stand Out at the Career Fair?
Let’s make it happen—impress employers and get CAREER FAIR READY!
Join Solano WDB’s No-Cost Career Fair Resume Bootcamp and learn how to craft a job-winning resume that gets noticed! This powerful, hands-on workshop will give you the tools to stand out in a crowded job market and make a lasting impression at one of the largest career fairs in the North Bay.
What You’ll Gain:
– Build a Standout Resume – Learn how to create an ATS-friendly, professional resume that grabs attention.
– Showcase Your Value – Highlight your skills and accomplishments effectively to impress employers.
– Master Resume Formatting – Ensure your resume is optimized for job portals and digital applications.
Don’t miss this game-changing opportunity to get career fair ready!
This workshop will be held in-person at our Vallejo Job Center at 1440 Marin Street.
Please check the calendar for dates and times this workshop will be held at our Fairfield Job Center and via Zoom.

Navigating a Career Fair Workshop (Fairfield)
2025-03-17 10:30 - 11:30
Unlock Your Future: Master Career Fairs with Confidence!
Are you ready to stand out and seize new career opportunities? Our “How to Navigate a Career Fair” Workshop is your key to making powerful connections and landing your dream job. This dynamic workshop will equip you with insider strategies to make the most of career fairs, ensuring you leave a lasting impression on recruiters.
What You’ll Gain:
– Smart Registration – Discover how to pre-register on Premier Virtual and leverage its benefits.
– Strategic Research – Learn the importance of identifying and researching top employers and make meaningful connections.
– Professional Presence – Present yourself with confidence and polish to stand out.
– Perfect Your Pitch – Craft a compelling elevator pitch that grabs attention.
– Networking Mastery – Unlock the power of connections to fast-track your career.
Don’t leave your success to chance—take control of your career today! Join us and walk into your next career fair like a pro.
This workshop will be held in-person at our Fairfield Job Center located at 500 Chadbourne Road, Suite A.
Please check the calendar for dates and times this workshop will be held at our Vallejo Job Center and via Zoom.

Acing Your Next Interview
2025-03-17 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-18 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-03-25 10:30 - 11:30
Need to brush up on those interviewing skills? Learn the four STAR (Situation, Task, Action, and Results) techniques that can leave a lasting impression on the interviewer and strategies to help you prepare for answering the toughest questions. The STAR method is a technique that interviewers use to ask behavioral interview questions and gather information about a candidate’s relevant skills. Be STAR ready!
Additionally, discover how to respond to the most frequently asked interview questions and how to recognize and handle commonly asked illegal questions.
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 US VIRTUALLY!

Road to Employment - Vallejo Adult School
2025-03-18 10:30 - 12:30
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 Springstowne Library
2025-03-18 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

Career Fair Resume Preparation (Fairfield & Virtual)
2025-03-18 15:00 - 16:15, 2025-03-25 15:00 - 16:15
Want Your Resume to Stand Out at the Career Fair?
Let’s make it happen—impress employers and get CAREER FAIR READY!
Join Solano WDB’s No-Cost Career Fair Resume Bootcamp and learn how to craft a job-winning resume that gets noticed! This powerful, hands-on workshop will give you the tools to stand out in a crowded job market and make a lasting impression at one of the largest career fairs in the North Bay.
What You’ll Gain:
– Build a Standout Resume – Learn how to create an ATS-friendly, professional resume that grabs attention.
– Showcase Your Value – Highlight your skills and accomplishments effectively to impress employers.
– Master Resume Formatting – Ensure your resume is optimized for job portals and digital applications.
Don’t miss this game-changing opportunity to get career fair ready!
Join this hybrid workshop virtually by clicking here or in-person at our Fairfield Job Center at 500 Chadbourne Road, Suite A.
Please check the calendar for dates and times this workshop will be held at our Vallejo Job Center.

Navigating a Career Fair Workshop (Virtual)
2025-03-19 09:30 - 10:30
Unlock Your Future: Master Career Fairs with Confidence!
Are you ready to stand out and seize new career opportunities? Our “How to Navigate a Career Fair” Workshop is your key to making powerful connections and landing your dream job. This dynamic workshop will equip you with insider strategies to make the most of career fairs, ensuring you leave a lasting impression on recruiters.
What You’ll Gain:
– Smart Registration – Discover how to pre-register on Premier Virtual and leverage its benefits.
– Strategic Research – Learn the importance of identifying and researching top employers and make meaningful connections.
– Professional Presence – Present yourself with confidence and polish to stand out.
– Perfect Your Pitch – Craft a compelling elevator pitch that grabs attention.
– Networking Mastery – Unlock the power of connections to fast-track your career.
Don’t leave your success to chance—take control of your career today! Join us and walk into your next career fair like a pro.
This workshop will be held virtually via Zoom by clicking the link here.
Please check the calendar for dates and times this workshop will be held in-person at our Fairfield Job Center and Vallejo Job Center.

WDB Board of Directors Meeting
2025-03-21 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.

PRIDE Industries Hiring Event
2025-03-25 09:00 - 13:00
Looking for a rewarding new career? PRIDE Industries is hiring!
Join us at the Solano Workforce Development Board (WDB) Hiring Event:
📅 Tuesday, March 25
⏰ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 500 Chadbourne Road, Suite A, Fairfield, CA
✅ Multiple full-time positions available
✅ Starting wages from $29/hour
✅ $1,000 sign-on bonus
Don’t miss this opportunity to advance your career with PRIDE Industries.
Learn more at prideindustries.com

Road to Employment - Vallejo John F. Kennedy Library
2025-03-25 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

Road to Employment - Fairfield-Suisun Adult School
2025-03-26 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
