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Do you know anyone who is looking for that next great job?
WDB operates three America’s Job Centers of California (AJCC), located in the East Valley, West Valley and High Desert.
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East Valley AJCC: 500 Inland Center Drive, Space 508, San Bernardino, CA 92408 –
(909) 382-0440
West Valley AJCC: 9650 9th Street, Suite A, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 – (909) 941-6500
High Desert AJCC: 17310 Bear Valley Road, Suite 109, Victorville, CA 92395 – (760)-552-6550
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The San Bernardino County Workforce Development Board (WDB) is committed to establishing our county and our region as a premier 21st century employment hub, and, in the process, an economic driver for Southern California and the nation.
We do this by connecting high-quality workers with high-quality jobs. Plenty of research has gone into what constitutes the latter. At a recent WDB meeting, our staff offered this definition of a measurable, high-quality job:
Will lead to a livable wage and benefits within a specified period.
Has a clear career pathway for advancement that leads to a long-term career.
Allows the worker to be fulfilled and self-sufficient, and meets their financial and essential needs for their current stage in life.
Empowers the worker to live, thrive and stay in the region.
Is vital to the economy, both now and in the future.
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Embracing the future of work, together | |
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William Sterling
WDB Chair
We hear a lot about the future of work, and much of it, frankly, can be intimidating. Virtual reality, automation and artificial intelligence can raise as many questions as answers, and yet out of all of this, it’s clear that new career and workforce opportunities are emerging, requiring a more diverse skill set than ever before.
As technology evolves, upskilling and continuous learning have become imperative as workers acquire new skills to stay relevant. At the WDB, we work closely with our business community to understand their workforce needs now and into the future. We also offer them resources and services to help them retain, and in many cases retrain, the team of workers they will need in order to grow.
We’re proud of the role we play in the future of work and fortifying San Bernardino County’s role as California’s most dynamic business and workforce center.
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While my friends worked at pet stores, Disneyland or as life guards, I sold timeshares for a telemarketing company. This was my first job as a high school student. It definitely was not a fun or exciting job, but I learned important skills that are helpful even today. First, I learned how to effectively communicate and engage customers by being articulate, actively listening and adapting my communication style to each individual. Second, I learned the art of persuasion. My job involved selling products that people did not really want. So I learned different methods to persuade and influence customers in order to close sales. Third, resilience and dealing with rejection. There was a lot of rejection. This experience taught me how to handle rejection gracefully and to bounce back from setbacks. Finally, and most important, my telemarketing experience taught me to never answer a call from an unknown random number. | |
Connecting Employers and Job Seekers | |
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Local employers will participate in several hiring events at the County’s America’s Job Centers of California (AJCCs) and other venues in the coming weeks:
Thursday, August 17: Hiring Event, West Valley AJCC, 9650 9th St., Suite B, Rancho Cucamonga. 9 a.m.-Noon. Click here for more information.
Thursday, August 24: Hiring Event, High Desert AJCC, 17310 Bear Valley Road, Victorville. 10 a.m.-1 p.m.Noon. Click here for more information.
Wednesday, September 20: Resource and Hiring Fair, Copper Mountain College in the Bell Fair, 6162 Rotary Way, Joshua Tree. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
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WDB hosts free virtual seminars throughout the week to help job seekers on topics such as interviewing skills, resume building and navigating the employment resources available during the pandemic. If you know of anyone who could use this valuable assistance, a calendar of upcoming sessions is available here.
In the meantime, here are some upcoming events and release dates:
Friday, August 18: California EDD releases its July jobs report.
Friday, September 1: Bureau of Labor Statistics releases its August jobs report.
Wednesday, September 13: WDB Executive Board Meeting, 290 North D St., Suite 600, San Bernardino, 8-9 a.m.
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Visit our YouTube channel to view archived videos of our Business Services webinars, such as this one on the Top 10 ways for employers to stay out of court. | | |
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Click here to catch up on past editions of Workforce Update, WDB’s monthly e-newsletter and labor market intelligence report.
If you know others who would like to receive this timely and important information, please invite them to join our mailing list at info.workforce@wdd.sbcounty.gov.
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WIOA Title I-financially assisted programs or activities are an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. For federal funding disclosure information, visit: workforce.sbcounty.gov/about/ffd/
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