Youth Committee Meeting - Aug. 26

Join us on August 26, 12:00-1:30 p.m., for updates on the Measure X Youth Centers Implementation Plan.

This meeting will be held at WDBCCC - Concord AJCC: 4071 Port Chicago Highway, #250, Conference Room A, Concord, CA.

If you want to attend virtually, please review the Meeting Agenda for the Zoom link (coming soon!).

Manufacturing Employers: Participate in the Fresenius Medical Care Career Fair!

The Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa County (WDBCCC) invites manufacturing employers to participate as exhibitors at the Fresenius Medical Care Rapid Re-Employment Hiring Career Fair.

Date: August 6, 2024 

Time: 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

Location: Fresenius Medical Care Facility, 4040 Nelson Ave, Concord, CA

This event is an excellent opportunity to meet, interview, and hire skilled talent transitioning from Fresenius Medical Care. Lunch will be provided.

For more information, please contact Charles Brown: 

Phone: (925) 671-4536 

Email: cbrown2@ehsd.cccounty.us 

Community Meeting on Aug. 7: Making Early Learning Programs More Inclusive

Help us make more inclusive spaces for children! First 5 Contra Costa is leading a community planning process to develop a plan to make early care and education (ECE) services in our county more inclusive for ALL children from birth to age 5 with disabilities (diagnosed or undiagnosed), developmental delays and/or social-emotional concerns.

Join us on August 7 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Pleasant Hill Senior Center to share your insights and feedback on this important topic and the draft recommendations emerging from this community process.

Input will help guide future investments to address inclusion for young children in ECE settings. Dinner & interpretation available!

Board of Supervisors to Adopt the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget 

The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors adopted the $5.996 billion Fiscal Year 2024-2025 County and Special Districts Budget. The budget reflects the Board’s ongoing efforts to provide diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible services that improve the quality of life for residents. Read the full recommended budget for 2024-25.

The State of California is accepting applications for the California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC) from July 22 through August 12.

CCTC is an income tax credit available to businesses that want to locate or stay and grow in California. Businesses of any industry or size can compete for over $180 million in tax credits.

NO-COST Workshops for Jobseekers

Prepare for a smooth and successful job search with California EDD's NO-COST monthly workshops. Upcoming workshops include: State Careers, Soft Skills.

1. Login or create a CalJOBS account: www.caljobs.ca.gov

2. Go to “My Resources”

3. Select “Upcoming Events”

4. Use zip code 94520

5. Select “Workshop/Training”

After registering in CALJobs, you will receive an email one day prior to the workshop with the Zoom registration link and instructions.

Need Assistance? Email: WSBConcordFieldOffice@edd.ca.gov

Looking to change careers this year? Check out EastBay Works' events, where you can gain certifications and other job-training skills. This month's events include:

* Drop-In Job Search, Resume Review, Keyboarding Tests, etc. Wed. Aug 7, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

* Resumes That Get You in the Door Workshop: Thurs. Aug. 15, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

* Opportunity Junction Info Session: No Cost Programs: Tues. Aug. 20, 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

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