EDA Annual Report 2013-2014

Workforce Development

62,027 individuals helped with career counseling, skills development, job placement

1,200 businesses assisted with hiring

950 low-income young adults

What We Do:

Under the leadership of the County’s Workforce Investment Board, EDA’s Workforce Division offers a vast array of workforce development services to laid-off workers, veterans, youth, new entrants into the workforce, persons with disabilities, and businesses. The division operates four comprehensive Workforce Development Centers, and through its six Youth Opportunity Centers offers specialized education and employment services for young adults, ages 16 through 24. The Workforce Division is committed to providing the highest quality services to all of its customers.

A variety of value-added business services are offered at no cost to the business community. The primary services are business analysis and coordination of resources, recruitment and pre-screening of qualified candidates, customized training programs, including wage subsidies to offset training costs, tax incentive coordination, and outplacement services for businesses that are downsizing or closing. The Vision of the Riverside County Workforce Investment Board is to provide each resident and business with “Infinite Opportunity for Lasting Prosperity.” The Workforce Division is committed to fulfilling that vision.

The goal of the Workforce Division is to help match job seeking customers with local businesses looking for qualified employees. Services are designed to transform every job seeker accessing our services into a more competitive and highly skilled job candidate.

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