New Navigation Hub Launched by Workforce Development Board Ventura County

VENTURA, Calif. - Nov. 14, 2022 - PRLog -- "WDBVC believes our new Ventura County Works Hub will help job seekers easily connect with our resources and our partner's resources," explained Norman Albances, Assistant Director WDBVC. "We recognized that we needed job seekers to have easier access to our services. Therefore, job seekers can call, fill out a form, or chat with our Navigators who will then provide an individualized assessment so they can connect them to real-time programs and services, all at no cost."

August reporting by CNBC (https://www.cnbc.com/2022/09/02/august-2022-jobs-report-.html) showed the unemployment rate climbed to 3.7%, two-tenths of a percentage point higher than expectations. Wages rose 5.2% from a year ago, slightly lower than estimated, and biggest sector gains were in professional and business services, health care and retail.

Just in time to meet the increased job placement demands, the new Ventura County Works Hub will aid jobseekers with the individualized services and resources needed. Starting October 8, jobseekers can call 805-648-WORK (648-9675), or visit https://workforceventuracounty.org

After assessment and referral by Navigators, job seekers will be able to get one-on-one services that include:

● Information on careers and growing occupations

● On-the-job training and skill certifications

● Job and resource fairs

● Access to community resources

"It's an exciting time in the Workforce Development Board of Ventura County's 40-year history," said Rebecca Evans, Executive Director. "This new resource allows us to easily help those in need of a career change, job training and certification by bringing the service to them, all at no cost to our community."

Opening on October 3, staff are on standby M-F 8-12 noon and 1-5 pm, with services available in both English and Spanish. Individuals can also access the live chat function on the Workforce Development Board of Ventura County's website to connect with services and support.

TO CONNECT:

Call the Ventura County Works Hub hotline:

805-648-WORK (648-9675)

Or visit the Ventura County Works Hub online resource center to fill out a form:

https://workforceventuracounty.org