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Rebecca Evans, Executive Director of the Workforce Development Board of Ventura County, continues her discussion with Cynthia Avila, Business Solutions Manager. They explore the breadth of services offered to local businesses, including the HR hotline for no-cost human resources assistance. Other business solutions highlighted include tax credits, customized training programs, job fairs, and webinars on relevant workforce topics. Cynthia spotlights the value of the workforce board as a conduit, linking employers to partners and resources countywide. Rebecca wraps up by urging all regional businesses, large and small, to connect with the workforce board to discover how they can be supported.

This episode features a conversation between Rebecca Evans, Executive Director of the Workforce Development Board of Ventura County, and Cynthia Avila, Business Solutions Manager at the Workforce Development Board. They discuss the business solutions team at the workforce board, including how the team connects job seekers to good opportunities with local employers. Cynthia provides examples of recent job fairs and open house recruitments hosted by the team, as well as advice for businesses and job seekers to utilize the services of the workforce board. Rebecca also highlights the workforce board's partnerships with community organizations and previews upcoming initiatives and events.

In this episode, Rebecca Evans, Executive Director of the Workforce Development Board of Ventura County, is joined by James Hughes, Regional Director of Operations for Career Team LLC.  James describes Career Team's human-centered approach to workforce development, meeting customers where they are and helping remove barriers to employment. He discusses innovating ways to expand access and opportunities in communities, as well as Career Team's track record of success across the country. The local Career Team staff is also introduced as transitioning to take over these critical workforce services in Ventura County in partnership with organizations like the Workforce Development Board.

In this episode, you'll learn about SkillUp Ventura County, a free electronic training (eTraining) experience through Metrix Learning. Through this online learning portal, you will be able to refresh your existing skills and learn new ones that will help ensure your success in the ever-changing employment market. SkillUp Ventura County is designed to help its residents build a workforce ecosystem that supports positive economic development. Job seekers can explore career pathways, view local job postings, register for free online learning, and receive workforce services. Employers can search for qualified candidates, post jobs, and receive in-depth consulting to address hiring and training needs.

In this episode, you'll hear about 2 exciting services: the Ventura County Works Hub and the Virtual Hiring Board. 

In this episode, Rebecca Evans is joined by Lisa Mitchell, Workforce Development Program Director from the Hospital Association of Southern California (HASC). HASC is a valuable partner that participates in the WDBVC Healthcare Sector Workgroup. Discover the purpose of industry workgroups, and what the workgroup has been able to identify as the workforce development needs in Ventura County. Lisa also shares her thoughts on the top jobs needed locally and positions that can be career pathways for individuals exploring career choices in healthcare.