Ventura County Works

In this episode, you'll learn about SkillUp Ventura County, a free electronic training (eTraining) experience through Metrix Learning. Through this online learning portal, you will be able to refresh ...

18 Apr 202310min

In this episode, you'll hear about 2 exciting services: the Ventura County Works Hub and the Virtual Hiring Board.

18 Nov 20227min

In this episode, Rebecca Evans is joined by Lisa Mitchell, Workforce Development Program Director from the Hospital Association of Southern California (HASC). HASC is a valuable partner that participa...

25 Aug 202226min

This episode, was originally recorded as a Workforce Wednesday segment for KVTA Radio and features a conversation about the resources available for veterans and active-duty members. Discover the veter...

3 Aug 20228min

In this episode, you'll learn about the HRCC: SB 1 Program. The HRCC program aims to advance careers in the building and construction trades as a reliable pathway to the middle class for disadvantaged...

18 Mar 202226min

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 Are...

22 Des 202113min

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 fund...

10 Nov 20217min

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 unem...

10 Nov 202112min