WDB Solano

Road to Employment - Vacaville Town Square Library
2025-05-08 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-15 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-22 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)
2025-05-09 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-12 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-05-16 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-19 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-05-23 15:00 - 16:00
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) every Monday at 10:30 a.m. and Friday at 3:00 p.m. Late arrivals will not be admitted.
Appointments are not necessary.
Call 707-863-3500 or email info@solanowdb.org for questions.

Emergency Fund; Building a Strong Financial Foundation (virtual)
2025-05-12 11:30 - 12:30
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

Your Resume, Reimagined: Turn Experience into Opportunity
2025-05-12 13:30 - 14:30, 2025-05-19 13:30 - 14:30
Turn Your Resume into a Job-Winning Tool
Your resume is more than just a summary of your experience—it’s your first impression and a powerful marketing tool that can open doors to new career opportunities.
In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn how to craft a resume that not only showcases your unique skills and strengths, but also speaks directly to today’s hiring systems and recruiters. Discover the secrets to creating an ATS-friendly resume—designed to pass through Applicant Tracking Systems and land in the hands of decision-makers.
We’ll cover:

The most effective resume formats for different roles and industries
How to highlight transferable skills and tailor your resume to specific job opportunities
The importance of keywords and how to use them to optimize your resume for ATS scanning

Whether you’re starting fresh or updating an old resume, this workshop will give you the tools to stand out and move forward with confidence.
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!

Confident & Hired: Interview Skills That Work
2025-05-12 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-19 15:00 - 16:00
Nail the Interview: Master the STAR Method & Interview Like a Pro
Feeling nervous about your next interview? You’re not alone—but you can be prepared. In this dynamic, in-person workshop, you’ll gain the tools and confidence to shine in any interview setting.
Learn how to master the STAR method—a powerful strategy (Situation, Task, Action, Result) that helps you craft clear, compelling answers to behavioral interview questions. You’ll walk away knowing exactly how to highlight your experience, showcase your strengths, and leave a memorable impression.
We’ll also cover:

How to confidently respond to common interview questions
Smart strategies to prepare for tough or unexpected questions
How to identify and respond to illegal or inappropriate interview questions—and what your rights are

Whether you’re stepping into your first interview or aiming to sharpen your skills, this workshop will leave you feeling prepared, professional, and ready to land the job.
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
2025-05-13 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-05-20 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-05-27 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
2025-05-13 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-27 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
2025-05-14 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-05-20 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-05-28 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
2025-05-14 16:30 - 18:30, 2025-05-28 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:
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

The Job Seeker’s Edge: From Resume to Interview
2025-05-15 11:00 - 13:00
Career Ready: Resume & Interview Skills to Get You Hired
Unlock the tools you need to stand out, get noticed, and land the job. In this powerful in-person workshop, you’ll learn how to transform your resume into a strategic marketing tool and master the skills to confidently navigate any interview.
We’ll start with a deep dive into resume writing—showing you how to create an ATS-friendly resume that highlights your unique strengths, transferable skills, and professional accomplishments. Discover the right resume formats, keyword strategies, and writing tips that help you get past hiring filters and into the hands of decision-makers.
Then, we’ll shift gears and focus on interview success. Learn how to prepare for even the toughest questions using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result)—a proven technique to help you deliver compelling responses that make a lasting impression. You’ll also explore how to respond to common questions, handle interview curveballs, and recognize red flags like illegal questions with confidence.
Whether you’re new to the workforce, reentering the job market, or simply looking to level up your career, this all-in-one workshop will leave you feeling confident, polished, and career ready.
This workshop is offered in-person only. Those interested in attending may join us at our Vallejo Job Center located at 1440 Marin Street.

WDB Board of Directors Meeting
2025-05-16 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.

Meet & Greet - Fairfield
2025-05-19 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.

Proper Protection (virtual)
2025-05-19 11:30 - 12:30

Road to Employment - Vallejo Springstowne Library
2025-05-20 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:
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

Typing Test (Vallejo)
2025-05-22 11:00 - 12:00
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 available at the Vallejo Job Center location (1440 Marin Street, Vallejo, CA 94590). Late arrivals will not be admitted.
Typing tests are also held at our Fairfield location (500 Chadbourne Road, Suite A, Fairfield, CA). 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.

Office Closed
2025-05-26
Our office will be closed May 26th in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.
