Truck Driving Extravaganza and Job Fair – 4/17/25

On August 3, 2022, the Economic Development Administration announced that Fresno County EDC’s Good Jobs proposal has been awarded funding to provide training, hiring, and job placement support in four regionally significant industries: Professional and Financial Services; Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics; Manufacturing; and Building and Construction in Fresno, Kings, Madera and Tulare counties. At this…

WHAT IS THE PAID FAMILY LEAVE GRANT PROGRAM? California’s Paid Family Leave program allows California workers to take paid leave to bond with a new child (through birth, adoption, or foster care) or to care for a seriously ill family member. Beginning July 1, 2020, this paid leave expanded from six (6) to eight (8)…

Buckle up as the SBDC reveals tips, techniques, and examples of how you can start and keep a small business profitable and thriving during these FREE workshops! The Basics of Starting a Successful Small Business – October 25, 2023, 5:30PM to 7:30PM Registration: https://ucmsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/15552 Creating the Best Business Plan for You! – November 1, 2023,…

AGENDA October 16, 2025 3:00 p.m. Meeting will be held in person at: Workforce Assistance Center, 2037 W. Cleveland Avenue, Madera, CA 93637 REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR ANY INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY Pursuant to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, any individual with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation…

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02/08/23 A warm handoff: how workforce development boards do more than just find someone a job People who are able to read English with proficiency can expect to nearly double their income. BY: RAUL CLEMENT JANUARY 19, 2023 (https://calworkforce.org/cwa-news/3351/)   Literacy and Employment When we talk about lowering unemployment, we’re not just talking about creating more…