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Business information

97 Exhibitors attended Expo Per businesses, the number of job openings available at Expo was 1337 Industries included hospitality, gaming, security, healthcare, government and education One large interview room with 4 stations was available to employers. Employers conducted on-site interviews. Business surveys were sent out on several occasions to business attendees. Twenty follow-up business surveys were completed. Several surveys complemented the new venue and how the Expo is organized. Business Solution staff also spoke with several employers to gather feedback. The set up at the new venue worked for their needs. Conferences The WDB attends conferences regularly to keep abreast of workforce trends and legislative changes. They promote and bring broader recognition to the work of WDB. Recent conferences include:

The California Workforce Association’s Youth Conference National Association of Workforce Boards Annual Conference The California Workforce Association’s Spring Conference (CWA) Monterey Meeting of the Minds

Public Outreach

The WDB supports additional community and workforce related events. Some examples include: ■ ■ Greater Riverside Chamber of Commerce – College and Career Fair ■ ■ Jamil Dada Youth Excellence Awards ■ ■ National Association of Workforce Boards

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