80% of job openings are not listed! How do you know who is hiring? If you are having a hard time finding a job, you are not alone. Finding a job takes time and effort. First of all, you should understand the reality of job hunting. Looking for a job is hard work!  You need to treat your job search like a full-time job. If you only spend an hour or two a week looking for employment, chances are you will remain unemployed for a long time. Simply opening up the newspaper to the classified section is not enough anymore. There are many ways to look for employment. Never rely on one method of job searching. According the Bureau of Labor Statistics, people that use many job search methods find jobs faster than those who only use one or two. Try talking to people you know and letting them know what type of job you are looking for, attend job fairs, check out labor unions, visit businesses and ask for applications even if you don’t see an advertisement, or utilize employment agencies. You may even want to consider internships or volunteering. While they are unpaid positions they may help connect you with a job that pays. You will not get every job you apply for, but don’t get discouraged. Stay positive and don’t quit until you succeed!

Automotive Training for Hybrids
Training opportunity in auto technology/hybrid training is available at no cost! Individuals will earn two ASE certifications and three industry certifications. Training willbe completed in six months and include basic electricalsystems & fundamentals of Hybrid Vehicles and basic fuel and emission systems.

Don’t hesitate, call to sign up now! The program begins June 28, 2010 and there are limited spaces available.  
Colusa County Residents 530-458-0326
Sutter County Residents 530-822-5120 ext. 3031
Yuba County Residents 530-749-4850

This program is a partnership between Yuba Community College District, North Central Counties Consortium Workforce Investment Board and local One-Stop Centers. This training is an Equal Opportunity Employer Program.  Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Connecting Dislocated Workers to Employers
The Sutter County One Stop is gearing up to provide our local employers with an opportunity that would allow them to utilize up to 90% wage reimbursement for their new hires. Due to the wide spread recession related layoffs and business closures that have affected our local area and the impact it has caused, the Sutter County One Stop has been granted American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds that will focus on providing on-the-job-training opportunities.  These funds allow dislocated workers to be trained for the necessary skills required for the job while they are on the job.