Locals encouraged to tap free job training courses for industrial careers; classes in January
A free job training program that prepares local residents for careers at industrial facilities including the Chevron Richmond Refinery is currently enrolling students for its next semester of courses which begin in January.
The Regional...
RichmondBUILD seeks job trainees; recruits will prep for Chevron modernization, solar project
The RichmondBUILD career training program is now recruiting for its January 2016 class.
Eligible residents from Richmond and San Pablo will receive free construction and HAZMAT job training as well as certifications in a number...
Small business incubator seeks biz development officer for East Bay expansion
Working Solutions, a nonprofit that provides microloans and coaching to Bay Area small business owners, is looking to hire an East Bay Business Development Officer to expand its work in Alameda, Contra Costa, and...
EM Downer Family YMCA seeks group leaders for afterschool program
The EM Downer Family YMCA is hiring group leaders for an afterschool program. Community members are encouraged to apply.
See the attached job description below.
Applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and YMCA job application...
130 free home solar systems offered to eligible residents of Richmond and North Richmond
As we reported this past summer, GRID Alternatives will install 130 free solar systems over three years in the homes of low-income Richmond and North Richmond residents as part of a partnership with the...
Mayor Butt: Richmond’s current unemployment rate could be lowest since WWII
By Mayor Tom Butt,
For decades, Richmond’s unemployment rate has hovered several percentage points above national, state and county average (See here).
For the first time ever, Richmond has beat that trend. With a 5.1-percent unemployment...
Richmond nonprofit seeks part-time bookkeeper, office admin
Richmond's YES Nature to Neighborhoods (formerly Youth Enrichment Strategies) is seeking to fill a part-time bookkeeper and office administration position.
The nonprofit says it would love to hire someone from the local community for the...
Several job openings at BART’s maintenance shop in Richmond
Fred Ga's job history prepared him well for the challenges of being a BART TVM, or transit vehicle mechanic.
Ga had been a diesel mechanic, an electrician, a heating and air conditioning technician, and, in...
Job seekers encouraged to attend career expo at Richmond Memorial Convention Center next week
Job seekers are encouraged to attend a Job and Career Expo at the Richmond Memorial Convention Center next week.
The expo runs from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 403 Civic Center Plaza. It will...
Career expo at Richmond Memorial Convention Center set for Sept. 30
Job seekers are encouraged to attend the Job & Career Expo on Wednesday, Sept. 30, at the Richmond Memorial Convention Center, 403 Civic Center Plaza.
The expo, hosted by the Richmond Mayor's Office in conjunction...
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North Richmond market mural takes shape
By Mike Kinney
The mural at Rancho Market & Deli at 500 Market Ave. is coming along.
The community banded together to clean up and beautify...
San Pablo police arrest robbery suspect with ‘questionable’ fashion choice
San Pablo police arrested a suspected armed robber due to his "questionable choice of fashion" about 3 p.m. Saturday.
The suspect was wearing very recognizable...
Richmond Promise hiring 10 college interns
The Richmond Promise College Scholarship program is hiring 10 College Summer Associates through Americorps VISTA.
The paid interns will develop their leadership, teamwork and project...
