Local unemployment has reached an 8-year-low, but just about everyone knows someone who’s still looking for a job. On Thursday May 28, attendees of the job fair can visit with employers and recruiters from more than 50-companies.
Industries include: health care, law enforcement, government, service and financial institutions. Attendees will also have access to career counseling in this specific business climate.
“It’s great to see so many local employers hiring for positions in industries like health care, finance, manufacturing and more,” said Stephen Baiter, executive director of the Workforce Development Board. “Enabling Contra Costa County residents to find work in the communities where they live enhances their quality of life and supports overall economic development in our region.”
The career fair is co-hosted by the Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa County and California Employment Development Department
- What: East Contra Costa Career Fair
- When: Thursday, May 28, 2015 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- Where: Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak Street, Brentwood, CA 94513
Access: The venue is accessible by the Tri Delta Transit Bus 391, departing from the Pittsburg/Bay Point BART station’s bus terminal. It is also accessible by the Tri Delta Transit Bus 300, departing from Antioch’s Hillcrest Park and Ride.
For More Information or Questions: Contact our American Job Center of California EASTBAY Works in Brentwood at: (925) 753-3205. Please leave a message and someone will get back to you.
Special-Offer to Attendees: No-cost Metrix Learning Training Vouchers provided to all job seekers who attend this event.
As a Job Seeker, you should attend this Career Fair to learn about:
- Local employment & education opportunities
- Career counseling and resume review services
- Veteran, Youth, disabled job seeker services
- Subsidized employment, including On-the-Job Training (OJT) & CCWORKS
While most employers require applicants to apply online, be sure to bring multiple copies of your resume.
Resume writing and review workshops are being held at our American Job Centers of California EASTBAY Works in: Antioch, Brentwood, Concord, and San Pablo prior to this career fair.
Be sure to dress professionally to impress employers and set yourself apart.
As an Employer, you should attend this event to find qualified talent and learn about no-cost services available to your company:
- Job Posting | Recruitment Events
- Training and Hiring Incentives
- Other Employer Resources
Note to Employers: To participate in this Career Fair as an employer, you must have current job openings. Please contact Shawn Hansen at (925) 602- 0115 to register as an exhibitor.
Wi-Fi will be available to all exhibitors with a code provided at the event.
This Career Fair is a collaborative partnership of:
- Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa County
- Small Business Development Center of Contra Costa County
- CA Employment Development Department
- East Contra Costa Workforce Integration Network (WIN)
- City of Brentwood, CA
Current list of participating employers include:
- AccentCare
- BART Police Dept.
- California Check Cashing/CheckSmart
- Chartwell Staffing Solutions
- ChildCare Careers
- City of Brentwood
- CLP Resources
- Contra Costa County Employment & Human Services Dept.
- Contra Costa County Human Resources Dept.
- Delta Tactical Group, LLC
- Dept. of Veterans Affairs
- Dolan Lumber
- Donor Network West
- Dow Chemical
- Durham School Services
- Eldercare Services
- Essential Staffing
- Express Employment Professionals
- F.B.I.
- Federal Bureau of Prisions
- Hoaglandz Solar Electric System
- Home Depot
- Home of Chicken & Waffles
- Kindred at Home
- Lowe’s Home Center
- Mike’s Auto Body
- Mistras Group, Inc.
- Nelson Staffing
- New York Life
- Orleans Restaurant
- Precision Cabinets
- REPOWER by Solar Universe
- ResCare Home Care
- Robert Half/Office Team
- Saarman Construction
- Santa Clara County Sherriff’s Office
- Solar City
- Starbucks Coffee Company
- STS Academy
- The Alarm Guys
- Travis Credit Union
- Ujima Family Recovery Services
- Union Pacific
- Universal Protection Services
- VForce Staffing
- Wells Fargo
Have questions about East Contra Costa Career Fair? Contact Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa County
