Here you'll find the latest information about the local job market.  Wages, benefits, growth projections, etc.  You create your own scenario and let the program retrieve graphs and data.  Try it!

Here you'll find links to local / nationwide employment sites, information on resources available at the WRC, job search tools,  training information and other resources for job seekers

(a facility of the Department of Social Services).  Within the WRC structure, the County Self-Sufficiency Services offers  job development, placement, and retention services to CalWORKs participants.  CalWORKs is the cash assistance program available to families who meet the federal and state criteria.  You can apply at the WRC site for CalWORKs assistance.  If you are eligible to CalWORKs, you will be assigned to a Welfare-to-Work Career Employment Specialist who will assist in your employment needs.  This Specialist will support you in your efforts to achieve self-sufficiency for your family.  We can assist with training needs, career assessment, child care, transportation, and job placement.  Once you have obtained a job, we can assist you in keeping your job and preparing for promotion or advancement.  County Self-Sufficiency Services works closely with the other Workforce Resource Center partners to access other resources, whether or not you are CalWORKs eligible.  If we find you are not eligible to CalWORKs we can refer you to  other partner agencies for assistance.

There is a Veteran Employment Program staff at the WRC who are responsible for:

•         Providing case management to qualified Veterans.
•         Promoting employer interest in hiring Veterans.
•         Providing referral assistance to Veterans' service organizations.

 To contact the Veteran program staff call (805) 348-3230 and ask to speak to the Veteran representative.