CEA Labor Law Update, May 17 job fair, mental health awareness

Mid-Year Labor Law Update - May 30

Contra Costa County employers can learn critical labor law updates at our no-cost virtual workshop on May 30 at 10 a.m. Experts from the California Employers Association will cover new changes, requirements, and what to expect in the future.

21 Mental Health Activities

for the Workplace

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a focused time to destigmatize the issue and encourage people living with mental illness to seek help. Employers can play an important role in bolstering their employees’ mental health. Check out this article offering 21 activities to increase mental health and mental health awareness in your workplace.

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Central Contra Costa

Career & Resource Fair - May 17

Job seekers are invited to attend the Central Contra Costa Career & Resource Fair on Wednesday, May 17, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Mt. Diablo Adult Education in Concord. Attendees will learn about available jobs, on-the-job training opportunities, educational resources and job seeker services, including career counseling and resume reviews. Everyone is welcome, including veterans, youth and individuals with disabilities.

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Success Story: Andre Johnson

Andre Johnson lost his previous job due to COVID-19 and was living in his car. Through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) via Rubicon Programs, he completed on-the-job training to become a full-time Community Health Ambassador with Heluna Health. Soon he'll complete his associate degree in social and human services. And he's just getting started.

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Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month! Looking for cultural experiences or ways to learn more? In celebration, the Contra Costa County Library is hosting several great events for people of all ages. Check out their events calendar to find an opportunity for you and your family.

VIEW EVENTS CALENDAR

Labor Market Update

Contra Costa County's unemployment rate was 4.0% in March 2023. That's up a bit from 3.9% in February. Read the most recent state labor report for the Oakland-Hayward-Berkeley Metropolitan Division.

READ THE LABOR MARKET UPDATE

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