What's New
What’s New for the Monterey County Workforce Development Board
CEA Webinar: 2023 Labor Law Update
2023 Labor Law Update: 2021 AND 2022 were unprecedented years! 2023 looks to be a bit brighter regarding the pandemic, but the Legislature refocused its attention on passing a multitude of labor and employment bills. This presentation, provided by the California Employers Association, covered critical updates for California employers.
NOTICE OF WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT (WIOA) REGIONAL AND LOCAL PLAN STAKEHOLDER AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS
The Monterey County Workforce Development Board (MCWDB) announces that it will hold via Zoom (1) a stakeholder and community engagement session to obtain input on proposed modifications to the 2021-24 WIOA Regional Plan for the workforce development boards of Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Benito counties; and (2) an engagement session to obtain input on proposed modifications to the 2021-24 WIOA Local Plan.
Community Healthcare Worker Program
Want to help your Monterey County neighbors lead healthier lives? Become a Community Health Worker! Register now for this no-cost training program starting March 2023!
Entry-Level IT Training Program
Are you looking to secure an entry-level job in the IT industry? The CompTIA A+ and IT Security Training may be what you are seeking! Register today! The program begins on February 13th.
Green Cadre – Helping Feed Monterey Cadre
Join the Green Cadre program and get paid while helping your community by working on projects that address the food needs of at-risk Monterey County residents! Apply today - the program begins February 27th!
Teens and young adults can get trained to find a new job—and get paid—thanks to a new state program
For a month, a group of 20 teenagers and young adults from different parts of Monterey County have been learning new skills meant to prepare them for the workforce. They are part of the Green Cadre program, powered by the CaliforniansForAll Youth Job Corps, a program that gives under-served young people (ages 16-30) a chance to get practical training—and get paid—while they tackle challenges California is facing including climate change, food insecurity, and Covid-19 recovery.
California Microbusiness COVID-19 Grant Program
In order to support small business employers facing financial impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Monterey County Workforce Development Board, in partnership with the California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) has established the COVID-19 Microbusiness Grant fund. The fund will provide grants to eligible small employers experiencing economic stresses caused by the pandemic. At minimum $455,000 is available for at least 180 businesses to receive grants of $2,500.
Monterey Young Adult Workforce Program Orientation Sessions
The Monterey County Workforce Development Board holds orientation sessions for young adults interested in the MCWDB's Young Adult programs or Monterey Cadre programs. The orientations will be held every Wednesday at 4:00 pm at the Salinas and Seaside Career Centers.
CEA Webinar: Recruiting in a Pandemic World
[Recorded Webinar] Are you having a difficult time finding qualified people to hire with the ever-changing COVID-19 restrictions & regulations? This training shows how the pandemic has changed recruiting and gives you tips on how to market, interview, and follow up to get the best candidates to fill your job requirements.
CEA Webinar: Customer Service – Exceeding Expectations & Building Loyalty
[Recorded Webinar] Customer service is receiving a great deal of attention in almost every business and industry. The purpose of this training is to measure and increase customer service performance in both employees and managers. Discover why customers stop doing business with a company. Learn how to increase customer loyalty in your company.
CEA Webinar: Creating a Culture of Professionalism, Civility and Respect in the Workplace
[Recorded Webinar ] A culture of trust, professionalism, and respect enhances team efforts and goal attainment. With insight, understanding, and skill development, we can learn to respect others and value differences as opportunities and strengths.
Online WIOA Orientation
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.