Workforce Development Board of Solano County

Do you need to take a typing test? The Solano WDB offers free typing tests and certificates at its Fairfield location every Monday and Friday. Appointments are not neccessary. Just visit the Solano WDB's America's Job Center, 500 Chadbourne Rd, Suite A, Fairfield) at 10:30 am Mondays or 2:30 pm Fridays for your free typing test. Late arrivals will not be admitted. For more information, call 707-863-3500 or email info@solanowdb.org for questions. #solano #solanocounty #workforcedevelopment #typingtest

Recruiting talent is one of the most significant issues facing business owners today across almost every industry. The Solano WDB's Business Services team offers no-cost customized resources to support businesses in their recruitment efforts. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gy4PqwBT #solano #solanocounty #workforcedevelopment #business #businessservices

Rachelle Franko, an employment development specialist with the Solano WDB, works with Sunita on a resume and cover letter. Our team of employment development specialists are currently working with over 350 clients on job search activities, career training, and certifications. These services are available at no-cost to our job seekers. To learn more, please attend an in-person 'Meet & Greet' on one of the following dates: ➡️Nov. 7, 9 am to 11 am, Vallejo Job Center, 1440 Marin St. ➡️Nov. 13, 1:30 to 3:30 pm, Fairfield Job Center, 500 Chadbourne Road, Suite A To learn more, contact Dawna Ferneau at 707-419-2634 or email dferneau@solanowdb.org.

Join our team! The Workforce Development Board of Solano County is currently accepting applications for the position of director for the Solano-Napa Small Business Development Center. Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/gc8N-eWD

Over 220 job seekers were at the Solano WDB’s Fairfield office Thursday for a free career fair. More than 25 actively hiring regional employers were on site for the event. Connections were made as flyers and resumes were passed out and interviews were scheduled. Thank you all for attending the WDB’s fall career fair! https://lnkd.in/gYeYVCcK

Whether you are looking for a job, career change, or skill development, the Solano WDB's America's Job Center is here to help with free tools and resources. Last year, over 14,000 people visited our locations in Fairfield and Vallejo. Both are open 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday. Learn more at solanoemployment.org

Attention Solano County job seekers! The Solano WDB is hosting a fall Career Fair Oct. 17, 10 am to 1 pm, at 500 Chadbourne Road, Suite, A in Fairfield. More than 25 actively hiring regional employers will be on site to meet with job seekers. Pre-register for the event and upload your resume for early access to view available jobs. Learn more about the career fair and view a full list of participating employers https://lnkd.in/g5q_sWJx

The Solano WDB's business services team recently traveled to Boston for a job quality training opportunity from JVS Boston. "We look forward to bringing a job quality benchmark tool to California for employers in the coming months," said Solano WDB Executive Director Heather Henry. The Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) is among the oldest and largest providers of adult education and workforce development services in Greater Boston, serving a diverse clientele representing over 90 nations - and 50 languages - and helping people secure financial independence through educational and employment services.

Attention Solano County job seekers! The Solano WDB is hosting a fall Career Fair Oct. 17, 10 am to 1 pm, at 500 Chadbourne Road, Suite, A in Fairfield. More than 20 actively hiring regional employers will be on site to meet with job seekers. Register early and upload your resume for early access to view available jobs. For more information: https://lnkd.in/g5q_sWJx

Solano WDB staff joined other community members Thursday at Rodriguez High School in Fairfield for the Work Certification Program’s mock interviews. The students in the program have been meeting for the last two weeks to focus on job readiness and interview skills. The program culminates with mock interviews with community volunteers. Congratulations to all the participants!