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Employers' Training Resource, Employment Development Department, Kern High School District, and Proteus, Inc., all America's Job Center Partners, hosted two Farmworker Appreciation and Resource Fairs; one in Bakerseld on

th thWednesday February 10 and one in Delano on March 4 . This was coordinated to express gratitude to the hard-working men and women who contribute to the well-being of our community.

More than 350 farmworkers and their families were welcomed with a catered breakfast and an opportunity to visit informational booths. Over (40) different community based organizations and agencies provided information about employment opportunities, education, training, labor rights, health, and worker safety.

This year the following Employers: DMSI/Ross Distribution, Grape Valley Contracting, Subway, Spherion Stafng Services and La Jolla Farming received recognition awards for their ongoing commitment to hire and provide work experience opportunities to farmworkers.

Blas Cisneros a former farmworker who currently works as aSupervisor for Ross Distribution Center and Solangel Tapia alsoa former farmworker were selected and recognized for their success and even got the opportunity to tell their story at the events.

Annual Farmworker Appreciation & Resource Fairs were held in Bakerseld & Delano

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Success Avenue

America's Job Center hosted “Success Avenue” a Youth Job and Resource Conference on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Bakerseld to educate, prepare and provide job search skills and employment opportunities for local youth.

Arel Moodie, national best selling author, student leader, entrepreneur and motivational speaker provided the keynote presentation and workshop for our local youth based on his life experiences and his book The Art of Likeability Interview Manual: How to Ace Your Next Job Interview, GUARANTEED!

Students, enrolled in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act programs through Employers' Training Resource, participated in a morning session of workshops and presentations, and the afternoon job fair was open to the public youth.

Over 40 employers and resources participated in the afternoon job fair where close to 300 youth job seekers attended. Many were interviewed and hired on the spot, with even more leaving with scheduled interviews later that week. Students and youth aged 18 to 24 were prepared for the event and arrived dressed to impress along with their resumes, and were ready to meet employers who were looking to hire youth for their businesses.

Information was provided about on-the-job training, paid work experience opportunities, training programs and other educational opportunities and services available through America's Job Center partners and other local resources.

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ATTENDANCE NUMBERS

Veteran Job Seekers: 110Non-Veteran Job Seekers: 450 Resources (Schools/Support Groups): 13

60 Employers:

Total On-Site Interviews and Offers/Hires: 75

The Bakerseld Employment Development Department (EDD) in partnership with America's Job Center ofthCalifornia held its 10 annual "Honor a Hero, Hire a Vet" Job and Resource Fair on Thursday April 21, 2016

at the Bakerseld Marriott at the Convention Center. This event was open to all Job Seekers, Veterans, National Guards and Reservists returning from active duty. The week prior to the event, AJCC held a series of Job Fair Readiness Workshops targeted to Veterans and Job Seekers. Participants had the opportunity to obtain no-cost haircuts; career counseling; access to the career closet and workshopson the following key topics: interviewing skills, professional image, how to complete applications,what to do at the job fair and resume building tips.

Patrick W. Henning Jr., Director for EDD was on hand at the event andrecognized the Honorable Mayor Harvey Hall for his service and continuedsupport to Veterans and Job Seekers in Kern County. The City of Bakerseldwas also recognized for winning the 2016 California Employer Advisory Council (CEAC) Veterans Employer of the Year Award. This award is given

to an employer who consistently demonstrates positive policies toward Veterans in hiring and promotion, as well as through employee retention efforts, ongoing training and benets.

Patrick W. Henning Jr., EDD Director with the ARU135 Team

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How long has your company been using our services?

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Would you use our services again and would you recommend them to other employers?

“Lolo's Mix has been using America's Job Center since our inception; we opened our doors on March 1st, and we started recruiting and working with AJCC Staff in February.”

“We were shocked when we found out there was no fee… that is such a huge benet. I was very appreciative of it, and made me want to tell other employers about that resource.”

“AJCC exceeded our expectations; we were able to hire all of our initial staff through two large recruitments.”

“I would absolutely use AJCC’s services again and I would absolutely recommend their services to other employers. The staff are so friendly, they are always very prompt. I just felt that their level of service exceeded any expectation that we had. And they were so knowledgeable, helpful,prompt; and not only that, they also provided a great wealth of candidates so that we can staff appropriately.”

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Registered Nurses - 457

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers - 323

First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers - 187

Retail Salespersons - 144

First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation & Serving Workers - 131

Computer User Support Specialists - 104

First-Line Supervisors of Office & Administrative Support - 116

Medical and Health Services Managers - 90

Combined Food Preparation & Serving Workers - 90

Network and Computer Systems Administrators - 88

Occupations with Most Job AdsMercy Hospital - 177

Kern Community College District - 116

Air Force Materiel Command - 106

Act 1 - 100

Jewelosco - 87

Pizza Hut - 78

Jacobs - 74

Robert Half International - 72

AppleOne - 66

Dollar General - 65

Employers with Most Job Ads

March 2015 vs. 2016 Labor Force Data

Labor Force: 389,400

No. of Employed: 344,200

No. of Increased Jobs: 6,000

No. of Unemployed: 45,200

Unemployment Rates: 11.6% Kern County,

5.6% California and 5.1% for the Nation

Cities with Most Job Ads

Employment StatisticsMarch 2016 Report

Notes: Data not adjusted for seasonality. Labor force data are revised month to month Additional data is available online at www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov

4,376Bakersfield

Taft, 80

Mojave, 121

Tehachapi, 139

Edwards, 151Shafter, 172

Rosamond, 174

Delano, 175Edwards AFB, 216

Ridgecrest, 464

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MARCH 2015

Total Farm 44,000 1,900

Total Non Farm 262,000 4,100

Mining and Logging 26,600 (3,000)

Construction 9,800 (2,700)

Manufacturing 16,800 (300)

Trade, Transportation

& Utilities 13,600 (500)

Information 52,500 2,800

Financial Activities 3,000 600

Professional &

Business Services 8,600 0

Educational & Health

Services 26,300 400

Leisure & Hospitality 34,500 1,600

Other Services 25,700 900

Government 7,500 (300)

Total, All Industries 306,000 6,000

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March, April and May 2016

AJCC Recruitments

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AJCC is now accepting of professionaldonations

work clothing for men and women for our

CAREER CLOTHING CLOSET

- Donations can be dropped off at 1600 E. Belle Terrace in

Bakerseld or call us at 325-HIRE to make arrangements for

one of our representatives to pick-up your donation.

- Items needed: suits, shirts, blouses, ties and belts.

- Donations of professional clothing in plus sizes are

especially encouraged, but all sized are welcomed.

How can I help?

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The AJCC and WIOA are an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.