

Advocacy can counter big money in politics: A Fresno City Councilwoman’s success is an example of Latina power at work
During her time as a councilmember, Esmeralda Soria has worked on three main issues: housing, investing in disadvantaged communities, and parks that have been forgotten. […]

Help in driving a new career: a Solano County workforce specialist assists retired veteran to become pro truck driver
The Workforce Development Board of Solano County collaborates with a number of local agencies to help veterans find jobs and train for new careers. […]

Workforce Development Board and Caminar gave a Suisun City man a second chance at life
The Workforce Development Board of Solano County and its partners are giving ex-offenders and justice involved citizens a path to employment. […]

Workforce Development Board of Solano County helps Fairfield man with disabilities find a job and study for his GED
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. […]

Workforce Development Board of Solano County and partner agency Caminar help Fairfield woman find her dream job
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. […]

Building the California workforce of tomorrow: The earn-and-learn model
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. […]

Making a Difference Together: How the California Workforce Association Built a Public-Private Coalition to Fight Homelessness and Unemployment
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. […]

California’s local workforce boards and a Sacramento-based nonprofit help people find good-paying jobs—and solve bigger social problems at the same time
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. […]

The California Workforce Association highlights CityBuild, a pipeline to high-wage jobs in construction—and a national model
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. […]

Make your voice heard: register to vote in California
Learn how easy it is to register to vote in California. […]