WORKFORCE BOARD
NEWS
Ambassador Program Helping to Attract Young Talent to Manufacturing Field in Bay Area
The AMBayArea Manufacturing Ambassadors Program sends ambassadors from manufacturing companies into high schools, including those in school districts with large numbers of underrepresented and diverse populations. This is important for the Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa County (WDBCCC) as we focus on achieving equity in the Contra Costa workforce. Learn about this program and how it helps employers and students.
East Bay Prison to Employment Program Playing a Role in Equitable Economic Recovery
When we think about an equitable economic recovery, we envision a workforce system that benefits all individuals, especially those who face the greatest barriers to creating the future they want for themselves. That includes justice-involved individuals.
WDBCCC’s focus on an equitable economic recovery for Contra Costa County
Over the past year, our work has become even more focused as increased awareness of racial equity and justice issues throughout the country raised the importance of addressing related challenges within the workforce system.