The Workforce Development Board of Solano County collaborates with a number of local agencies to help veterans find jobs and train for new careers. […]
The Workforce Development Board of Solano County and its partners are giving ex-offenders and justice involved citizens a path to employment. […]
People with disabilities can learn how to write a resume, read and understand job descriptions and apply for jobs online. The goal is to help those with disabilities to become as independent as possible. […]
Employment specialists analyze each client’s level of education, skills, work history and goals and teaches them how to carry out a successful job hunt–no matter what their barrier to employment are. […]
Apprenticeships are a way to build a skills-foundation and receive an education, all while earning a competitive wage. And for employers, investing in employees leads to greater employee satisfaction, which in turn leads to better workers and longer employee retention. […]
Complex problems require complex solutions. It’s tempting to think homelessness can be solved merely through more affordable housing. But that’s just a stopgap. The homeless need a living wage, jobs that use their skills, and resources like gas money and child care in order to continue working. These needs won’t be met by one agency alone. But when organizations like CWA unite with private partners, they can change the lives of people like Markitha Welcome and Malik Woods. […]
The California Workforce Association works with boards throughout the state to match local workers with a local business–which has a hug impact on individuals’ lives and the regional economy. […]
CityBuild in San Francisco is a national model and a prime example of how local workforce boards have built partnerships that meet the needs of residents and industry. […]
Learn how easy it is to register to vote in California. […]
Parental involvement in their children’s education and their local school board can have wide-ranging affects, especially in underserved communities. […]
Because not everyone has been included in water planning, there are rural areas of California where drinking water makes people sick. Learn about a group of Latina women are fighting to change that. […]
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