Jobseekers can expect to meet June 24 with hiring managers from a wide range of industries, providing opportunities to network and explore available positions. Photo courtesy of Yolo County

WEST SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - Yolo County jobseekers are invited to an in-person Job Fair on Tuesday, June 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Woodland Community College in Woodland. This free event will bring together more than 40 local employers looking to fill full-time, part-time and seasonal positions in industries such as customer service, Information Technology (IT), healthcare, sales, food service, media, manufacturing, agriculture, transportation, education and warehousing hospitality.

The job fair is a joint initiative by the Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA), YoloWorks! and the Yolo County Workforce Innovation Board (WIB), in collaboration with Woodland Chamber of Commerce, City of Woodland and Woodland Community College.

Jobseekers can expect to meet with hiring managers from a wide range of industries, providing opportunities to network and explore available positions. Attendees are encouraged to bring their resume and engage with employers who have immediate openings. Jobseekers are encouraged to register in advance by visiting www.YoloWorks.org.

“Yolo County is home to a talented workforce,” said Yolo County Workforce Innovation Board Executive Director Deanna Sverdlov. “We are excited to create a space where they can discover meaningful opportunities and connect with regional employers ready to bring their talents on board.”

Additionally, Yolo County jobseekers are invited to attend one of YoloWorks!’s upcoming Job Fair Preparation workshops at 9 a.m. Monday, June 23, with workshops being held in both West Sacramento and Woodland. The workshops will focus on making a strong first impression, how to approach and engage with employers, crafting a memorable elevator pitch, dressing for success and more.

The Woodland Workshop is located at 25 N. Cottonwood St, Woodland. The West Sacramento Workshop is located at 500 A-Jefferson Blvd, West Sacramento.

The Yolo County Job Fair takes place at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 24 at Woodland Community College, 2300 E. Gibson Road, Woodland.  

Employers participating in the job fair include Adams Group Inc., ALTA California Regional Center, Always Best Care Senior Services, Balance Staffing, BMO Bank, Cache Creek Casino Resort, California Conservation Corps, California Department Of Water Resources, California Governor’s Office Of Emergency Services, California Human Development, California Public Utilities Commission, California Victim Compensation Board and Caltrans.

Additional employers participating include Center For Workers' Rights, Childcare Careers, CommuniCare+OLE, Courtyard Healthcare, Department Of Consumer Affairs, Department Of Finance, Department Of Housing and Community Development, Department Of State Hospital - Napa, Empower Yolo, KUVS Univision Sacramento, LUDY'S BBQ And Catering and LUDY'S Fine Catering, and Michael's Transportation Service, Inc.

Other participating employers include Natomas Charter School, Northern California Construction Training, Nugget Market, Partners Personnel, PGP International, Inc., Pride Industries, The BLVD, The Plus Group, Inc., U.S. Army, UC Davis Temporary Employment Services, United and Guided Organization, United States Postal Service, We Care 4 Yolo, Yolo County In Home Supportive Services Public Authority, Yolo Crisis Nursery and YoloWorks! Programs.

For more information, contact Faisal Alfatly, Health and Human Services Agency program coordinator at [email protected], by phone at 530-431-6022 or visit www.YoloWorks.org.