Adult Dislocated Workers
A Better Job. A Better Future…
The Workforce Investment Board (WIB) of Solano County is a private, non-profit, federally funded agency that operates in partnership with Solano County. Our mission is to apply our funding to improve the nation’s workforce at the local level.
Through our partnership with the Solano Employment Connection, job seekers have access to a full menu of services and workshops.
Individuals who qualify for special programs can receive a variety of specialized services, such as individualized job search and placement assistance; continuing education; training in a particular field; or, training with a particular employer.
We also provide services to individuals who have been part of a mass layoff or significant downsizing. Support services to help with tuition, transportation, childcare, supplies, and equipment may also be available.
WIB Services for Job Seekers:
√ Targeted hirings with local employers
√ Individualized Job Placement and Job Search Assistance
√ Training Scholarship for a New Career
√ Job Readiness Training
√ On-the-Job Training
√ Follow up services once you have a job
The People We Help
• Professionals
• Laid-off Workers
• Veterans
• Youth ages 16-21 In-School or Out-of-School
• Underemployed Individuals
• Economically Disadvantaged Adults
• Targeted Employment Groups
A Commitment to Change
Making a career change can be challenging, and completing the programs we offer can be tough. Classwork and homework are time-consuming, and issues such as childcare and transportation can be frustrating. Our success depends on your commitment to follow through with the services we provide. Some services also carry eligibility requirements, such as income, military status, or receipt of governmental aid.
Job Readiness
Employers consistently remind us that they are looking for more than job skills and experience when hiring new employees. Employers are looking for people who understand how to operate in the workplace. The WIB has a special training series for all clients called “Passport to Employment”. This training covers a wide variety of topics, including the skills, behaviors and attitudes that will contribute to an employee’s success in the workplace. These classes include special training on how to select the right career for you, and successful interview techniques.
Retention
Once employed, WIB clients receive support from a dedicated Employability Specialist who assists with job retention issues. The goal of the Retention program is to help clients establish a solid foundation upon which to build long-term success on the job. The Employability Specialist assists clients with any job related challenges they may encounter and works with clients to identify and pursue career advancement opportunities.
For more information about the services offered at the WIB, please call the appropriate hotline:
If you are an Adult 18 and Over:
Call (707) 863-3524
If you lost your job due to Business Closure or Downsizing:
Call (707) 863-3567
