Workforce Investment Board of Tulare County

The Workforce Investment Board (WIB) of Tulare County is excited to announce an opening for a Workforce Development Analyst in Visalia!

This position will help to oversee workforce development programs, provide technical assistance to subrecipients and partners, and manage grant programs and reports.

- Ability to compile, analyze, and interpret data to formulate recommendations and ensure compliance with complex regulations.
-Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare effective and concise correspondence and reports.
- Strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with various individuals, groups, and organizations.

Submit your online application at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/tulare
The position will close on September 14, 2024.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to make a significant impact in our community and help shape the future of workforce development in Tulare County.

If your business is looking for quality employees, register for a booth at the 32nd Annual Tulare County Job Fair. Booth space is limited so be sure to act fast.

This year we expect more than 1,000 job seekers to attend this event.

Register now at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/32nd-annual-tulare-county-job-fair-business-registration-tickets-938000674267?aff=oddtdtcreator

The 32nd Annual Tulare County Job Fair is happening in 5 weeks. If your business would like to participate register today. Booth space is limited.

Go to www.tularecountyjobs.com for more information.

According to the Employment Development Department, from June 2023 to June 2024, Educational & Health Services showed the greatest year-over numerical gain with an increase of 1,600 jobs, while Arts, Entertainment & Recreation showed the greatest percent gain with job growth of 8.3 percent. Retail Trade and Local Government (All Other) showed the greatest year-over numerical decrease with losses of 400 jobs in each sector, while Local Government (All Other) showed the greatest percent decrease with losses of 4.3%.

Our team is excited to attend the South Valley Industrial Collaborative Industrial Summit on October 4th.

If you would like to attend the summit scan the code below or go to www.southvalleyindustrialcollaborative.org to register.

The California Employment Development Department (EDD) reported a 0.2 percent increase in Tulare County's unemployment rate, from a revised 9.8 percent in June 2023 to 10.0 percent in June 2024.

From May to June of 2024, the unemployment rate in Tulare County increased by 0.6 percent, greater than the average month-over-month increase of 0.4 percent.

We are so proud of the work that this regional team has done over the last few months to get this Regional Investment Plan drafted. Congratulations to all of our partners!

🎉 Last Friday, the S2J2 Regional Table voted to APPROVE the submission of our DRAFT Regional Investment Plan – a HUGE first step in transforming our region! We’re so grateful for the incredible commitment from all our partners to get us to this pivotal milestone. Now the real work begins as we put this plan into action! The future is bright for the Sierra San Joaquin region!

The California Employment Development Department recently released the June 2024 labor market data.
Here are a few highlights for Tulare County:
• From June 2023 to June 2024, the unemployment rate in Tulare County increased by 0.2 percent.
• From June 2023 to June 2024, the labor force showed no change overall, while employment decreased by 400.
• In June 2024, Non-Durable Manufacturing, Education and Health Services, Arts, Entertainment & Recreation, Accommodation, and Food Services & Drinking Places reached record-high employment levels.

Calling Tulare County Businesses.

Register today for the 32nd Annual Tulare County Job Fair today!

Tulare County's Largest Job Fair Returns: Register Now for the 32nd Annual Event! As Tulare County gears up for its most anticipated workforce event of the year, we are excited to announce the return of the 32nd Annual Tulare County Job Fair—the largest job fair in the Central Valley. This premier event, scheduled for October 2, 2024, will be held at the Visalia Convention Cent...

Thank you to Tulare County Economic Development for inviting us to participate in the Meet the Consultant Conference this week! We love sharing information about our work in Tulare County to ensure businesses have a robust and thriving workforce.

If your business is interested in sponsoring the 32nd Tulare County Job Fair on October 2nd go to www.tularecountyjobs.com to get more information and register today!

We are excited to announce the 2024 INNOVATORS by Design Conference.

At INNOVATORS by Design workforce, education, and intermediary organizations will discuss new strategies and ideas that can help maximize career pathway initiatives, business engagement services, and workforce development programming.

Join us on October 9th at the Visalia Convention Center.
Learn more at: www.tularewib.org/ibd

We are excited to announce that WIB Executive Director, Adam Peck will be one of the speakers at the upcoming Meet the Consultants event at the Visalia Convention Center, August 6-8, 2024.

Learn more at: https://www.growtularecounty.org/meet-the-consultants

Reserve your seat: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-the-consultants-2024-registration-877588048477?aff=oddtdtcreator

TeamCalifornia's 10th annual Meet the Consultants Site Selection and Economic Development forum is coming to Tulare County this year. Join us August 6-8, 2024 at the Visalia Convention Center, where you can hear insights and perspectives of national site selection consultants, economic developers, and more.
Our lineup of expert speakers includes Chris Lloyd, Kim Moore, Garrick Brown, William Hearn, Rick Kingery, Niree Kodaverdian, Courtney Dunbar, Natalie Pebbles, Poonum Patel, and Derek Kirk.
To register, scan the QR code or visit our website: https://lnkd.in/gZUai9Ts.

Our team is looking for an experienced Program Coordinator with strong analytical skills, detail-oriented, a strong communicator, and community-minded, who can also be flexible and adaptable.

If this sounds like you, check out the job posting and complete the online application at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/tulare

Yesterday our team hosted the 2024 Navigate Summit at the Edison Education Center in Tulare.
Navigate is an opportunity for us to bring together all of our workforce staff from each of the Employment Connection Centers, youth@work areas, and the WIB office to kick off our new program year with a shared vision and guidance, fun professional development activities, and lots of great networking.

Thanks to everyone who helped make this event a great success!

Free Mid-Year Labor Law Update
Since January 2024, there have already been a myriad of employment law updates ranging from wage and hour cases, to new rights for pregnant workers, to new Cal/OSHA plan requirements.

Join CEA’s subject matter experts for our Mid-Year Labor Law Update, where we will cover:
- New wage-and-hour cases regarding compensable time, wage statements, and more;
- Fast food, health care, and local minimum wage updates;
- Workplace Violence and Indoor Heat Illness plans;
- Updates on non-compete agreements;
- New rights for pregnant workers, and
- California’s proposed “right to disconnect” bill

Register today: https://www.employers.org/events/private-webinars/2024-mid-year-labor-law-update-sponsored-by-the-central-valley-regional-hr-hotline/07/24/2024/

The Workforce Investment Board (WIB) of Tulare County is seeking a highly motivated and skilled individual to fill the role of Program Coordinator.

Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and oversee workforce development programs and services.
- Analyze expenditures, recommend allowable costs, and manage grant budgets.
- Prepare grant applications, program budgets, and reports.
- Ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
- Supervise, train, and evaluate staff.

Apply Now!
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/tulare

Don't miss out on this opportunity to make a significant impact in our community and help shape the future of workforce development in Tulare County.

Join Our Team as a Program Coordinator!

The Workforce Investment Board (WIB) of Tulare County is excited to announce an opening for a Program Coordinator in Visalia!

Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and oversee workforce development programs and services.
- Analyze expenditures, recommend allowable costs, and manage grant budgets.
- Prepare grant applications, program budgets, and reports.
- Ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
- Supervise, train, and evaluate staff.

Apply Now!
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/tulare

Don't miss out on this opportunity to make a significant impact in our community and help shape the future of workforce development in Tulare County.

We want to wish you all a Happy 4th of July!

Our office will be closed today.

The 10th Annual Meet the Consultants event is taking place in Visalia on August 6-8, 2024.
We would like to invite you to join us and many other economic development, commercial development, workforce development, and business leaders as we share with site selectors what makes Tulare County and Visalia a great place to do business.
Register today using the QR code below.

The 2024 Tulare County Job Fair will take place on Wednesday, October 2nd at the Visalia Convention Center.

If your business is interested in becoming a sponsor of this event, you can reserve your spot at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/32nd-annual-tulare-county-job-fair-business-registration-tickets-938000674267?aff=oddtdtcreator

General registration for booths will open in August.

This week we are hosting multiple hiring events in partnership with the Employment Connection of Tulare County and the Visalia Economic Development Corporation.

Open interviews: June 25th, Visalia Employment Connection 11:00 - 12:00 pm
Open Interviews: June 25th, Porterville Employment Connection 11:00 - 12:00 pm
Multi-Business Job Fair: June 26th, Wyndham Hotel Visalia, 8:00 - 11:00 am
Open Interviews: June 27th, Dinuba Employment Connection, 9:00 - 12:00 pm

We hope to see you there!

We are excited to partner with the Visalia Economic Development Corporation to host the Visalia Industrial Park Job Fair on Wednesday, June 26th at the Wyndham Visalia.

Local employers will be onsite to talk about more than 60 different open positions.

Be sure to bring your resume, and be prepared to talk with employers about the open positions, and how they prefer for you to apply.

We are just one week away from the Visalia Industrial Park Job Fair at the Wyndham Hotel from 8:00 - 11:00 AM.

When you attend this event, you will have the opportunity to meet with 14 local employers who are hiring for more than 60 open positions.

Come prepared to:
- Learn about the open positions
- Ask the employers questions
- Learn how to apply for specific jobs

Thank you to The Sun-Gazette Newspaper for highlighting the JumpStart program. We are proud to partner with the College of the Sequoias and others to ensure that young adults are given the chance to explore career opportunities within their chosen field. Over the last two years, this program has made a huge impact, and we can't wait to see how this new group of students will excel!

Check out the great article:
https://thesungazette.com/article/education/2024/06/14/cos-internship-programs-heads-into-third-year/?mc_cid=ac5dfae5e3&mc_eid=06ccb094c4

Today our team enjoyed attending the Visalia Economic Development Corporation Annual Meeting. It was great to see everyone and to hear about the great work that the VEDC is doing to help businesses thrive in Visalia.

This week our team was presented with the 2024 NAF Trailblazer Champion award by the Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified School District Career Technical Education Department. For many years our team has worked with the CTE department to provide support and resources to students pursuing a CTE pathway in high school.

We want to thank for the recognition.

Nothing brings a team together like a good meal during a great conference. We are excited to bring back a lot of great ideas to help us serve Tulare County.

Tulare County employers can register today for this Free webinar.

This session explains the effect stress and burnout have on people and companies. It offers ideas on how to implement a simple and effective Wellness Program that will engage and inspire employees in your workplace.

Topics covered include:
Understanding the difference between stress and burnout
Recognizing the consequences of chronic stress
Recognize the warning signs of burnout
Strategies for coping and managing stress
Defining Wellness and rethinking your work culture
How coaching can help people realize their full potential

Register: https://www.employers.org/events/private-webinars/bringing-wellness-into-the-workplace-sponsored-by-central-valley-regional-hr-hotline/06/27/2024/