by Anne Stokes Shawn Ray Viramontes admits that he’s made some big mistakes. He’s also the first to own up to his responsibility in getting his life back on track. “If you make a mistake, […]
Mariah Nance was able to start a new life after her release from jail with help from the Workforce Development Board of Solano County.
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Erica Kucinskas struggled to find a job after release from prison–until she found help with a partner of the Workforce Development Board of Solano County. […]
by Anh Nguyen Fabiola Garcia-Almonaci works for the Employment and Training Division of Sonoma County. Her office oversees programs that are funded through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, which receives funding to provide jobs […]
Employers can receive a wide array of financial incentives through the Prison to Employment Initiative, as well as dedicated and long-term employees. […]
There are benefits to employers who hire thought the prison-to-employment program, including tax credits and 50% of a new hire’s salary. […]
by Thea Marie Rood North Bay residents who have barriers to employment can find themselves trapped in cycles of poverty, which can impact entire generations or entire neighborhoods. This is especially true for people who […]
Employers in Sonoma County who hire through the prison-to-employment project can receive a wide range of benefits, including tax credits and 50% of a new hire’s salary. […]
“When I talk to employers, I tell them, ‘You’ll get a really good candidate—they are going to do everything they can to keep this job.’”
Nel Sweet Davis, employability specialist/caseworker
Workforce Development Board of Solano County […]
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