Job Zone will host a job fair, 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, May 29, at 9055 Highway 53 in Lower Lake. The event will provide opportunities for both employers and those seeking employment.
Job Zone, a division of Arbor Education and Training, is a full-service employment resource center serving south county communities. Services are provided free of charge and are available to anyone seeking employment. Services are also extended to employers seeking quality employees.
In addition, Job Zone provides assistance to clients enrolled in the CalWorks and Welfare-to-Work programs. Classroom areas provide space for CalWorks orientation and group discussions wherein clients can benefit from each other”s experiences.
Job Zone is equipped with 13 computers including a handicap-accessible station. Clients are immediately enrolled in the CalJobs program, which gives them access to local and statewide job listings. “Our purpose is to provide a south Lake County community location where job seekers can engage in ?self-directed” job search activities,” said Jeremiah French, Job Zone resource specialist. “Usually, when people come in the first thing we do is get them signed up on the job search programs.”
Job Zone is staffed with resource support specialists who assist with CalJobs registration, resume and cover letter composition, activating e-mail accounts and utilizing computers and accessing the Internet for job searching purposes.
The site features a bulletin board that lists employment opportunities in Lake County. Daily newspapers and access to fax and copy machines are also available on site. Job Zone even offers a phone message service for employers to contact for clients who do not have a telephone. Clients can also practice their typing skills and test for certification at the center.
Job Zone is committed to providing a one-stop career center to meet the needs of both employers and jobseekers. Employers interested in participating in the upcoming job fair are encouraged to contact the center at 995-9015.
Arbor Education and Training operates in partnership with the Workforce Investment Act and the Department of Social Services. Job Zone is open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday in the Arbor Education and Training building in Lower Lake.
Contact Denise Rockenstein at drockenstein@clearlakeobserver.com.
