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...
Richmond gets grant to equip English language learners with job skills
By Kathy Chouteau
The California Employment Development Department (EDD) has awarded the Richmond Workforce Development Board a $274,300 grant to implement programs that develop critical job skills that English language learners need to enter careers...
City seeks lifeguard applicants for aquatic facilities
By Kathy Chouteau
While Contra Costa County’s COVID-19 tier may be red, and the pools may be closed, the work of Richmond’s lifeguards has not stopped. In fact, the City of Richmond is currently looking...
Applicants sought for Richmond’s Summer Youth Employment Program
By Kathy Chouteau
Want to make a major difference in the lives of local youth via on-the-job experience? The City of Richmond’s YouthWORKS’ Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) is seeking local businesses and nonprofits interested...
Local employers to attend virtual hiring fair Wednesday
Looking for a great job with a local employer? Zoom or call in to the San Pablo EDC’s virtual hiring event on Wednesday, Feb. 24 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Participating employers inlude:
Five Star...
San Pablo EDC virtual hiring event features local companies
The San Pablo EDC (Economic Development Corporation) is hosting a Virtual Hiring Event from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday featuring local companies.
The event will feature these employers:
Five Star Textile Restoration – seeking a...
Bank of America seeks high school students for paid summer internships
By Kathy Chouteau
Are you a civic-minded high school junior or senior with a passion for improving your community? If so, Bank of America’s Student Leader’s program—which offers paid summer internships at local nonprofits—may be...
Enterprise Holdings launches automotive training program at Contra Costa College
By Kathy Chouteau
Enterprise Holdings, the world’s largest car rental provider and operator of the Enterprise, National and Alamo companies, is launching its Automotive Collision Engineering Pilot Program at Contra Costa College (CCC) in San...
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Stand-up comedy coming to The Factory
By Kathy Chouteau
The Factory Bar is tickling Richmond’s funny bone via a new monthly live standup-comedy showcase called “Comedy at The Factory.” The first...
San Pablo police release body cam footage of fatal officer-involved shooting
The San Pablo Police Department on Friday released body camera footage from a fatal officer-involved shooting involving an armed man Wednesday, Dec. 15.
The Police...
Richmond Art Center unveils trio of winter exhibitions
By Kathy Chouteau
The Richmond Art Center (RAC) has announced its Winter Exhibitions will encompass the 25th Anniversary of Art of the African Diaspora, the...
