Whether you’re an employer or a job seeker, we have resources to assist you.
Job Seekers – Our Salinas Career Center will be open for extended hours, Monday-Thursday from 8:00 am – 6:00 pm, Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, and on the first and third Saturdays of each month from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, for in-person services. All other Career Centers will be open Monday -Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. We strongly encourage you to make an appointment with our staff for prompt service. We provide many virtual services to assist you in finding employment, receiving training, and obtaining financial assistance. All of these services are available on our website and by calling our toll-free line at (866) 666-9332.
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Employers – Our Salinas Career Center will be open for extended hours, Monday-Thursday from 8:00 am – 6:00 pm, Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, and on the first and third Saturdays of each month from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, for in-person services. All other Career Centers will be open Monday -Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. We strongly encourage you to make an appointment with our staff for prompt service. We provide many virtual services to assist you in locating job seekers, providing training for your employees, obtaining financial assistance, and layoff aversion services. Resources related to COVID-19 are also available. More information about these services is available on our website and by calling our toll-free line at (844) 932-4249.
Click Here To Learn More About Monterey County CARES Small Business Relief Program
Workforce Board & Committees – The Monterey County Workforce Development Board (WDB) is responsible for providing oversight and developing strategic policy for the utilization of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funds in Monterey County.
Click Here To Learn More About Upcoming Board & Committee Meetings
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