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Ventura County Works

Dec 22, 2021

This episode, originally recorded as a Workforce Wednesday segment for KVTA Radio, features a conversation with representatives from two vital organizations in the community, the County of Ventura Area Agency on Aging and our local food pantry, Food Share of Ventura County. Discover the supports and resources that are...


Nov 10, 2021

On March 22, 2021, the Employment Development Department announced that Workforce Development Board of Ventura County was awarded $350,000 for the Disability Employment Accelerator (DEA), a grant funded through the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act. The goal of the grant is to promote employment strategies for...


Nov 10, 2021

Youth are the future workforce and make up a large portion of the service industry and entry-level employees. During this pandemic, youth are the most impacted population with about 17% receiving unemployment. Since the beginning of the pandemic in Ventura County, according to data from the State of...


Sep 17, 2021

This episode features a conversation with Rosa Serrato, Director of Talent Strategies for Reiter Affiliated Companies in Oxnard, CA.

Rosa shares her perspective as a member of the Workforce Development Board of Ventura County and discusses Reiter Affiliated Companies and their role in the local region. Discover...


Aug 11, 2021

Stephen Yeoh, Chief of Peace of Mind for Un1teee, discusses  stepping into the role of Vice Chair of The Workforce Development Board of Ventura County. He also shares his perspective on the top workforce talent needs in the Information Technology (IT) service sector now, and what he sees as potential needs in the near...