Signs-ups open for free ROP career training program
Registration is now open for the Regional Occupational Program (ROP) job training program that prepares local residents for high-paying careers in industrial facilities.
To register for the Fall 2021 Process Plant Operator (PPO) cohort, visit...
Chevron invests in green hydrogen production in Richmond, beyond
Hydrogen, considered a key component in the Bay Area’s energy transition, will be produced right here at the Republic Services landfill in Richmond starting next year, thanks in large part to an investment by...
Richmond Job Expo provides opportunities for whole families
By Mike Kinney
A unique job expo at Nicholl Park in Richmond on Saturday not only featured employment opportunities and assistance, but also family activities, giveaways of school supplies, free haircuts, COVID-19 vaccinations and a...
Caltrans seeks Bay Area job applicants at hiring event
By Kathy Chouteau
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is on the lookout to hire people in the Bay Area who can help keep California beautiful by fulfilling a variety of available roles.
The department will...
Got Goals! to distribute 200 backpacks at community Job Expo in Richmond
This story was originally published by GO Public Schools West Contra Costa.
By Sara Sandhu
Got Goals!, a local youth and family organization, will be distributing 200 brand-new backpacks stuffed with school supplies at the community...
U.S. Labor Secretary visits RichmondBUILD to promote Build Back Better agenda
By Kathy Chouteau
U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh visited RichmondBUILD with Rep. Mark DeSaulnier Wednesday to promote the Biden-Harris administration’s investments in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill and the Build Back Better agenda with local...
Large community-led job expo planned for Nicholl Park in Richmond
By Mike Kinney
Contra Costa County government officials, trade union representatives, faith-based organizations and private businesses are partnering to host a large Job Expo at Nicholl Park in Richmond on Saturday, Aug. 28 from 10...
Small businesses invited to ‘Inclusive Hiring During a Pandemic’ presentation
Is your small business looking to hire qualified candidates, but struggling to find them? Are you concerned about hiring in an inclusive manner? How can you maintain good hiring practices and find the right...
Virtual and in-person hiring events upcoming for local job-seekers
By Kathy Chouteau
Two upcoming hiring events this month—one held virtually by the California College of the Arts and the other on-site at RichmondWORKS—will offer potential employment opportunities for local residents, according to the Richmond...
3 local employers to attend San Pablo EDC virtual hiring fair
Looking for a great job with a local employer? Zoom or call in to the San Pablo EDC’s virtual hiring event on Wednesday, April 28, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
These three employers will...
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Kennedy High welding teacher wins $50K national teaching prize
By Kathy Chouteau
Kennedy High School welding teacher Ben Carpenter was honored with a $50,000 national teaching prize Thurs., Oct. 21 during a surprise check...
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Volunteers with Safe Organized Spaces Richmond (SOS! Richmond), a community organization working to address the problems of homelessness in collaboration with public, private and...
Prologis, new owner of Hilltop Mall property, donates backpacks to local kids, offers update...
By Kathy Chouteau
Prologis, the new owner of the former Hilltop Mall property, recently donated 150 backpacks for Highland Elementary School students and Hilltop Community...