What's New
What’s New for the Monterey County Workforce Development Board
South Monterey County Job Fair: November 10, 2021
Looking for a new job or new career? Attend the South Monterey County Job Fair in Soledad on November 10th! This event is co-sponsored by the Monterey County Workforce Development Board, the City of Soledad, and Soledad Parks & Recreation. Register today!
Virtual Retail Job Fair: October 20, 2021
Looking for a job in retail? The Retail industry is on the comeback, and employers are excited to meet with you! Attend the Virtual Retail Industry Job Fair on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, from 10 am – 1 pm! Register today!
MCWDB Local Plan 2021-2024
The Monterey County WDB’s Four-Year Local Plan 2021-2024 reflects the current and future strategies that the WDB will use to address the continuing innovation of the workforce system and creation of a customer-centered system.
MCWDB Regional Plan 2021-2024
The MCWDB’s regional plan articulates the Coastal Region’s efforts to align education and training provider services with regional industry sector needs as required under the WIOA.
Are Your Federal Extended Unemployment Benefits Ending on September 4?
EDD continues to remind Californians that most federal extended unemployment programs expire September 4 and the Federal-State Extended Duration (FED-ED) extension ends September 11. While the federal programs extending unemployment benefits in California expire this month, the American Rescue Plan and California Comeback Plan substantially expanded other vital benefits that continue to help eligible California families.
State of the Workforce for Monterey County
The Monterey County Workforce Development Board's State of the Workforce Report seeks to not only discuss what effects the pandemic has had, but also generate thought and discussion around opportunities to revise the world of work and workforce development in Monterey County.
Job Seeker Services
Our staff can help with your job search, career planning, assessments, training, and re-entry into the workforce. We have workshops, training programs, resume tools, and more – all at no cost – to help you with your job search effort.
Marina Job Center Now Open!
The Monterey County Workforce Development Board has opened a new Job Center at MPC’s Marina Educational Facility Facility. Need A Job? Need Training? Come Visit Us! MPC Marina Campus, Room 402. Come by or call (831) 597-2858 now for an appointment!
Youth and Young Adult Services
The Monterey County Workforce Development Board focuses on career and educational development, work readiness training, and work experience placements for youth and young adults, ages 16-24.
COVID-19 Update: Emergency Paid Sick Leave and Paid FMLA
Do the ever-changing COVID Relieve/Response regulations have your head spinning? We are here to break it all down in terms everyone can understand and work with. View the webinar, presented by the California Employers Association, to learn more.
Business Services
The Monterey County Workforce Development Board offers no-cost business service solutions to businesses in Monterey County, ranging from recruitments and human resources guidance to assisting individuals affected by layoffs.
Adult/Dislocated Worker Services
The Adult and Dislocated Worker program serves individuals and helps employers meet their workforce needs.
WIOA Orientation Now Online!
The Monterey County Workforce Development Board’s orientation for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, also known as WIOA, of 2014 is now available online.
2021 Labor Law Update
California has implemented new employment laws that touch almost every facet of employment. View the webinar, presented by the California Employers Association, to learn more.
Monterey County H.E.L.P.
The Monterey County H.E.L.P. program provides participants with over 20 weeks of paid work experience and the opportunity to give back to their community by helping with food distribution and housing assistance.
Monterey County Wildfire Restoration Project
Be a part of a select team of workers to restore parks and trails impacted by wildfires. Get over 20 weeks of paid work experience at $17.50 per hour and up to 32 hours per week. Call us today!