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Sprouts Farmers Market is hiring for their new Garden Grove store

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Sprouts Farmers Market is opening a new location on Wednesday, Dec. 15 in Garden Grove and they need to hire 90 people before they open the store.

The new store will be located at 9848 Chapman Ave.

Sprouts will need cashiers and clerks to work in the bakery, bulk, deli, grocery, meat, produce and vitamin departments.

Sprouts is first conducting phone interviews, In partnership with Snagajob. Applicants can register for an interview with a recruiter using the link go.oncehub.com/SproutsGardenGroveCAPI.

Candidate that qualify after the phone interviews will them have virtual interviews with the Sprouts hiring team on Nov. 10 and 11.

Free OC Job & Workforce Development Fair set for Oct. 23

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Supervisor Andrew Do is hosting a free event to help OC residents to explore new careers and find jobs on Oct. 23 from 9 am to 12 noon, at the Asian Garden Mall – Phuoc Loc Tho, located at 9200 Bolsa Ave, in Westminster.

The Orange County One-Stop Mobile Unit will provide employment services and hands-on interactive experiences with the tools and skills used in various careers.

This is a very good opportunity for high school seniors. There are seven trade unions (building and construction) coming to this Workforce Development Fair on Saturday to talk to anyone interested in learning a trade/apprenticeship. This is great for those high schoolers who don’t want to go to college and instead want to learn a trade.

Questions? Call 714-834-3110 or email first.district@ocgov.com.

Open Houses for the rebranded OC Workforce Solutions set for Oct. 25-28

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GARDEN GROVE, Calif. — To celebrate its new rebrand, Orange County (OC) Workforce Solutions, previously known as the OC One-Stop Center, is hosting a series of open house events for businesses, community members, and community-based organizations to showcase its new look and improved way of providing services.

“The OC One-Stop Center has long been a resource for our region’s job seekers, young adults, and businesses,” said Chairman Andrew Do, First District Supervisor of the Orange County Board of Supervisors. “The name change and new brand as OC Workforce Solutions reflect a renewed effort to reach and help more people and businesses with individualized services from a dedicated and experienced team who is passionate about seeing our communities thrive.”

In addition to a new name and logo, businesses and job seekers can expect to see a new website in coming months as part of the OC Workforce Solutions rebranding effort. Overseen by the OC Workforce Development Board and operating under the direction of the OC Board of Supervisors, OC Workforce Solutions offers a range of no-cost job placement, training, and career services for adult job seekers and dislocated workers — many of whom face barriers to employment. The OC Workforce Solutions’ Business Solutions team brings local expertise to help employers find the work-ready talent they need to compete, access business resources to support their growth, and address challenges that come with transition and change.

“These events will provide attendees with an ideal opportunity to experience OC Workforce Solutions’ mission to help Orange County’s job seekers and businesses connect with each other and help youth reach their career goals, overcome barriers, and thrive,” explains Vice Chairman Doug Chaffee, Fourth District Supervisor.

Through its innovative Ready S.E.T. OC youth program, OC Workforce Solutions works with underserved and at-risk young adults to help them finish school, find their first jobs, gain work experience, launch businesses, connect with mentors, and be part of a supportive community.

As part of this outreach effort, OC Workforce Solutions is hosting a series of open house events that welcome residents, businesses, and community-based organizations to tour the new rebranded center, meet staff members, and learn more about what to expect from OC Workforce Solutions and its services moving forward.

“Orange County is home to vibrant and diverse communities, with many opportunities as well as challenges,” said Supervisor Katrina Foley, Second District. “OC Workforce Solutions connects our community members and businesses to each other and to opportunities unique to this area.”

“We want the communities served to see the promise behind the new name,” adds Supervisor Don Wagner, Third District. “More than job placement services, OC Workforce Solutions is committed to helping people and businesses transform lives and contribute to the vitality of Orange County.”

“What people may not know is these resources, services, and expertise are available to our residents and businesses at no cost, and we are hoping to increase that awareness through these open house events,” said Supervisor Lisa Bartlett, Fifth District. “Workforce and economic development go hand in hand. When job seekers and businesses thrive, so does our region.”

OC Workforce Solutions’ open house events run October 25 through October 28, 2021, and include the following:

All events are free. Attendees will be given a guided tour of the OC Workforce Solutions center and invited to participate in orientation sessions for an overview of available services.

To learn more about OC Workforce Solutions and the open house events, please visit https://www.oconestop.com/featured-events or contact (714) 480-6500.

About OC Workforce Solutions

OC Workforce Solutions is an American Job Center of California that provides comprehensive no-cost employment and training services for job seekers, youth, dislocated workers, people with disabilities, veterans, and other community members facing barriers. The Business Solutions team supports local businesses with hiring and staffing solutions, customized training programs, business resources, layoff aversion, and outplacement assistance. OC Workforce Solutions works in partnership with the Orange County Board of Supervisors and the Orange County Workforce Development Board to help build a more competitive workforce and business community that is ready to fuel our region’s economic vitality.

Job Fair set for Sep. 8 at the Santa Ana Work Center

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Are you looking for work? The Ultra Personnel Agency is hosting a job fair at the Santa Ana Work Center on September 8, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Santa Ana Work Center is located at 801 W. Civic Center Dr. Suite 200, in Santa Ana.

Various positions are now available including Forklift Driver; General Labor; Picking and Packing; Material Handler; Lumper and much more.

Free parking will be offered at the Santa Ana Work Center.

Upload your resume here and get started on finding a great new job today!

Job Fair set for Aug. 27 at the Santa Ana Work Center

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Are you looking for work? The Ultra Personnel Agency is hosting a job fair at the Santa Ana Work Center on August 27, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Santa Ana Work Center is located at 801 W. Civic Center Dr. Suite 200, in Santa Ana.

Various positions are now available and free parking will be offered at the Santa Ana Work Center.

Upload your resume here and get started on finding a great new job today!

Free healthcare career training offered by the County of Orange and Futuro Health

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SANTA ANA, Calif. – In partnership with the Orange County Workforce Development Board (OCWDB), the County of Orange (County) is launching a new career initiative with Futuro Health to provide job seeker opportunities in high-demand healthcare occupations.

With the need for mental health assistance and behavioral health support on the rise, this initiative comes at an opportune time. California’s projected demand for healthcare workers is currently at approximately 500,000 by 2024. Programs to be offered to meet the growing need include the following healthcare careers:

• Registered Dental Assistant
• Community Health Worker with Behavioral Health
• Care Coordinator: Chronically Ill Populations
• Care Coordinator: Behavioral Health Populations

Through this new initiative, participants registered through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) will have free access to career training opportunities with Futuro Health and services offered through the Orange County One-Stop Center including:

• Training in healthcare career pathways
• Opportunities for job placement
• Workshops on resume writing, interviewing techniques, and 21st-century career skills
• Access to computers, internet, telephone, copier, fax machines, labor market information, and more

Interested WIOA participants can register at https://bit.ly/ochealthcarejobs to attend a virtual orientation. Following the orientation, participants will register for their program of choice directly through Futuro Health. Programs will be offered in-person and online and expected to begin on Wednesday, September 15, 2021.

For more information including how to become a WIOA member or register for the program without WIOA status, visit oconestop.com or call the Orange County Economic and Business Recovery Call Center at (714) 480-6500.

The Orange County Development Board, through the Orange County Business Service Center and Orange County One-Stop Center, offers comprehensive services such as hiring assistance, career transition services, and employment services to businesses and job seekers at no cost.

Futuro Health is a non-profit organization focused on improving the health and wealth of communities by growing the largest network of credentialed allied healthcare workers in the nation. Futuro Health believes that investing in education and skills training and retraining results in better paying-jobs for workers, better care for patients, and better workers for employers to hire.

Job fair for over 250 new jobs in Costa Mesa set for July 14

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OptumRx, a leading pharmacy care services organization and one of the Optum companies of UnitedHealth Group, will host a virtual job fair on Wednesday, July 14, from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Pacific Time, to fill more than 250 customer service representative positions. The new positions will support the needs of a growing member and client base, enabling OptumRx to continue delivering excellent health care experiences to the people it serves.

The virtual job fair will take place on Wednesday, July 14 from 9am-11am PT. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit the UnitedHealth Group Careers website to learn more about the openings before the job fair.

The positions will be based at the Optum office located at 3515 Harbor Boulevard in Costa Mesa. New employees will receive seven weeks of onsite training. After successfully completion of the training they will be deployed to telecommuter status.

OptumRx specializes in the delivery, clinical management and affordability of prescription medications and consumer health products. With our network of 67,000 community pharmacies and state-of-the-art home delivery pharmacies, OptumRx’s high-quality, integrated services help deliver optimal member outcomes, improved savings and outstanding customer service for the more than 59 million people we serve.

About UnitedHealth Group

UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) is a diversified health care company dedicated to helping people live healthier lives and helping make the health system work better for everyone. UnitedHealth Group offers a broad spectrum of products and services through two distinct platforms: UnitedHealthcare, which provides health care coverage and benefits services; and Optum, which provides information and technology-enabled health services. For more information, visit UnitedHealth Group at www.unitedhealthgroup.com or follow @UnitedHealthGrp on Twitter.

The SAPD is hosting an Open House and Hiring Expo on July 24

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The SAPd is hosing an Open House and Hiring Expo on Saturday, July 24. Come visit the Santa Ana Police Department and meet your community officers and staff from the different SAPD divisions.

Get the unique opportunity to learn all about our application and testing process to Join the SAPD from their Recruitment Team.

This is a free community event – don’t miss out! The event will be held at 60 Civic Center Plaza, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Do you have what it takes? The SAPD is hiring now! For more information on their recruitment process, contact their Recruitment Coordinator at JoinSantaAnaPD@santa-ana.org or visit JoinSantaAnaPD.org for more information.

The City of Santa Ana is hiring!

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Are you or someone you know looking for a part-time job? The City of Santa Ana is hiring for the summer! The parks and Recreation Agency is gearing up to reopen its recreation and senior centers.

The agency is now hiring people interested in public service and with experience in the recreation field working with people of all ages and backgrounds. Depending on interest and work history, anyone over the age of 18 is encouraged to apply for the various open positions.

Current Santa Ana job openings include:

  • ACCOUNT CLERK II (PART-TIME) – Part-time – $21.57 – $26.21 Hourly
  • Community Center Aide (Part-Time) – Part-time – $20.19 – $24.54 Hourly
  • Community Development Analyst – Full-time – $72,252.00 – $96,828.00 Annually
  • CORRECTIONAL OFFICER – Full-time – $68,808.00 – $83,652.00 Annually
  • Customer Service Clerk (Part-Time) – Bilingual Spanish – Part-time – $20.25 – $24.62 Hourly
  • Employee Relations Manager – Full-time – $114,372.00 – $169,764.00 Annually
  • Fingerprint Examiner (Part-Time) – Part-time – $62,150.40 – $75,545.60 Annually
  • Maintenance Attendant (Part-Time) – Part-time – $15.00 – $17.94 Hourly
  • Park Maintenance Assistant (City Yard) – Part-time – $16.41 – $19.98 Hourly
  • Program Coordinator (Part-Time) – Part-time – $18.31 – $22.26 Hourly

Click here to look at the jobs and to apply.

Santa Ana’s Hope Builders is all about second chances

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The White House Proclaimed April as “Second Chance Month,” citing that incarcerated individuals after serving their time should have the opportunity to fully reintegrate into society – lifting up those who are committed to rejoining society and making meaningful contributions. Californians are taking that mission seriously and have success stories to prove it.

Meet Viniquia Reed and David Gonzalez – two Californians who went through HopeBuilders, a program that prepares disadvantaged young adults for living-wage careers by providing mentorship, life skills and job training. Both Viniquia and David are now employed and have successful careers with southern California-based Sunwest Electric, Inc.

After being released from prison, Viniquia was striving to build a successful life and that’s when she found Hope Builders. Her dedication showed when driving more than an hour daily to successfully complete the program. Her hard work and commitment paid off. Now, Viniquia has a flourishing career as an electrician at Sunwest Electric, Inc. and is serving as an industry-leader in a widely male dominated field that has a myriad of opportunities to offer women.

David heard about Hope Builders after being released from prison and was struggling to find employment. Able to secure numerous job interviews, potential employers passed on David after learning of his record. It was at Hope Builders where he fell in love with construction and found a path to Sunwest Electric, Inc. as an electrician – creating an opportunity to build a successful life that includes career achievement and opportunities for growth and advancement.

Hope Builders exists to move disadvantaged young adults from poverty to prosperity by meeting program participants where they are on their life trajectories and empowering them to realize their strengths. Every year, Hope Builders serves more than 240 young adults, who are caught in the cycle of poverty and prepares them to launch their careers in construction and healthcare in order to achieve and maintain self-sufficiency.

Sunwest Electric, Inc. is an established leader in the construction industry with over 30 years of knowledge and experience. As one of the largest merit shop electrical contractors based in California, the company offers a range of services in many markets and industries.

JobzMall launches in Santa Ana to help you find a new job

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Santa Ana, Calif., Feb 10th 2021 — The Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce and JobzMall are bringing their forces together to address the unemployment problem faced in Santa Ana by launching the first job finding platform tailored for the city of Santa Ana. The platform will empower the students, job seekers, and hiring managers of Santa Ana by connecting them with Video Resumes, Video Cover Letters and Video Job Ads for the post-covid economy. The marketplace is making its debut with local powerhouse organizations including Santa Ana Work Center, Wells Fargo, Goodwill, Behr Painting Co. High School Inc, CNI College and many more organizations.

The talent marketplace (www.jobzmall.com/santaana) also includes a local Talent Pool so that job seekers can directly shoot their resumes to hundreds of companies with one-click. The long term goal is not only to connect job seekers with hiring organizations but also build a local career community for Santa Ana. Users will also be able to get connected with local resources to grow their skill sets aided with Machine Learning. “In such a rapidly evolving landscape, the ability to anticipate and prepare for future skills requirements, job content and the aggregate effect on employment is increasingly critical for every human being. At JobzMall we recognize the need to address the resulting skills gap” said Pembe Candaner, the President of JobzMall. 

“The Chamber is excited to partner with Jobzmall.  The concept of an app that brings together Job Seekers with businesses in this great format customized to Santa Ana is AWESOME.  A great tool to connect people with opportunity is very special.  Also the ability for our kids to get connected to internships and mentors will also enhance this application.” said Dave Elliott, President & CEO of the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce.

“Addressing the real needs and problems of the Santa Ana Community can only be done with a tailored approach and bringing everyone together” said Nathan Candaner, CEO of JobzMall.

About Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce

Established in 1889, the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce is the oldest and most innovative business association in Orange County. The Chamber is committed to fostering business growth, career training, research and development, employment for youth, and a balance between economic vibrancy and livability. It continues to be the leading voice for progress, economic prosperity, educational advancement and workplace development. https://santaanachamber.com/

About JobzMall

JobzMall is the talent marketplace for the new workforce. JobzMall movement is rebuilding the talent marketplace and how talent meets work. It’s faster, easier, and more human. Our mission is to empower everyone to pursue their potential and become a better member of their community. www.jobzmall.com

New O.C. One-Stop Mobile Unit to help dislocated workers to find new jobs

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SANTA ANA, Calif. (February 8, 2021) – The Orange County (OC) Board of Supervisors, in partnership with the Orange County Workforce Development Board, is taking the OC One-Stop Center to the streets. The OC One-Stop Mobile Unit (Mobile Unit) will provide access to education and training services traditionally offered by the OC One-Stop Center for youth, adults, dislocated workers, and businesses while reducing transmission and preparing the workforce for post-COVID-19 return.

“The Garden Grove One-Stop Center offers comprehensive workforce services to all residents in Orange County, whether it’s businesses needing employees with specific skill sets or individuals searching for jobs,” said Chairman Andrew Do, First District Supervisor. “The OC One-Stop Mobile Unit will take these services to residents who may not have the time or means to commute.”

With a fully accessible 12-station state-of-the-art computer lab, the OC One-Stop Mobile Unit will offer a wide array of workforce solutions for businesses and individuals by appointment like the OC One-Stop Center in Garden Grove. Services range from career training, local hiring events, Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) program enrollment, education assessments, career interest inventory, case management, labor market information, access to support services, community partner referrals, and more.

“Residents who have not visited our OC One-Stop Center are encouraged to take advantage of the Mobile Unit,” said Vice Chairman Doug Chaffee, Fourth District Supervisor. “The OC One-Stop Mobile Unit will offer an array of services to help residents with what they need to be successful in their job or business.”

Businesses specifically may use the Mobile Unit for recruiting, pre-employment screening, interviewing, and training, while prospective employees will be served through various job search and career development activities such as online job searches, resume and cover letter development, on-line tutorials and individual assessments, and exploration of training eligibility and options.

“It is an honor to provide residents with the proper tools that will empower them to achieve the power of a paycheck,” said Supervisor Donald Wagner, Third District. “The OC One-Stop Mobile Unit will help people to explore employment options; we hope they find a brighter future as they enter the workforce.”

The OC One-Stop Mobile Unit will also serve as a training room to educate the public on general health, safety, and workforce and career development. Safety procedures will be in place for guests in response to COVID-19. This includes staff and guests wearing a mask or face covering in the unit, prescreening guests before entering with a temperature check and questionnaire, operating by appointment only to ensure social distancing, and cleaning the Mobile Unit in between appointments and every evening.

“The OC One-Stop Mobile Unit will enable employers and job seekers in South County to have more convenient access to employment opportunities and services,” said Supervisor Lisa Bartlett, Fifth District. “Launching the Mobile Unit will give residents as far south as San Clemente more flexibility to take advantage of the services provided by the traditional OC One-Stop Center located in Garden Grove.”

For more information on the OC One-Stop Mobile Unit including how to book an appointment, visit the Orange County One-Stop Center website or call the Economic and Business Recovery Call Center at (714) 480-6500.

The County of Orange would like to thank the following Orange County organizations for partnering and providing free business and career services through the Orange County One-Stop center and mobile unit: Orange County Workforce and Development Board, Orange County Garden Grove One-Stop, Ready SET O.C., Employment Development Department, United Way, Goodwill of Orange County, California Department of Rehabilitation, Orange County Office of Aging, County of Orange Social Service Agency, Community Action Partnership of Orange County, Orange County Housing Authority, Garden Grove Housing Authority, Long Beach Job Corps, Walking Shield, South Orange County Consortium, Coast Consortium, Rancho Santiago Consortium, North Orange County Continuing Education, North Orange County Community College District, South Orange County Community District, Huntington Beach Union High School District, Rancho Santiago Community College District, BPSOS Center for Community Advancement, Coast Community College District, Garden Grove Unified School District, Small Business Administration, SCORE, and Orange County Small Business Development Center.

Amazon is hiring for their new Santa Ana distribution center

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Amazon.com is hiring for its new distribution center in Santa Ana.

Forty positions will be available in this hiring round and applicants can begin applying on Friday, Jan. 22, at https://amazon.com/ochourlyjobs.

The Santa Ana WORK Center in partnership with the state Employment Development Department is having a virtual information session with Amazon. Learn more about these job opportunities and how to apply.

This virtual event is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 25, 2021, from 1-2 p.m. via Zoom at https://bit.ly/3izly4s

Text OCNOW to 77088 for job alerts.

Amazon está contratando para el nuevo centro de distribución en Santa Ana

Amazon.com está contratando para su nuevo centro de distribución en Santa Ana.

Cuarenta puestos estarán disponibles en esta ronda de contratación y los solicitantes pueden comenzar a aplicarse el viernes 22 de enero en https://amazon.com/ochourlyjobs.

El Centro de Trabajo de Santa Ana (Santa Ana Work Center), en asociación con el Departamento de Desarrollo del Empleo del estado, tendrá una sesión de información virtual con Amazon. Obtenga más información sobre estas oportunidades laborales y cómo aplicarse.

Este evento virtual está programado para el lunes 25 de enero de 2021, de 1 a 2 p.m. a través de Zoom en https://bit.ly/3izly4s.

Mande un mensaje de texto con OCNOW al 77088 para recibir alertas de trabajo.

Community Message: The City of Santa Ana is immediately hiring COVID-19 relief workers

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The City of Santa Ana is immediately hiring COVID-19 relief workers to provide community outreach and customer service.

This is a part-time at-will limited duration assignment utilizing State and Federal COVID-19 relief funding. The anticipated assignment will last 90 days, or less, depending on funding availability. Must be bilingual in English AND Spanish or Vietnamese.

Read the full job descriptions here:

COVID-19 Relief Worker (Field Assignment):
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/santaana/jobs/2827305/covid-19-relief-worker-bilingual-spanish-or-vietnamese-field-assignment?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

COVID-19 Relief Worker (Office Assignment):
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/santaana/jobs/2827173/covid-19-relief-worker-bilingual-spanish-or-vietnamese-office-assignment?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

The Santa Ana Work Center offers free training and job search help

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Have you been adversely affected by the COVID-19 Virus? Has your job been eliminated?

The Santa Ana Work Center wants you to know we care and we are here to help! We are assisting job seekers with getting back to work. You may be able to qualify for free job training, job search assistance and other additional services such as utilities and rental assistance.

If you are interested, please complete an application online at
www.santa-ana.org/work-center/application.

Applications are due by June 16, 2020. Should you need additional information, we can be reached at (714) 565-2600.

The Santa Ana Work Center wants to be your path to getting back to work and back on your feet.

Se Ofrecen Capacitación Laboral Gratuita y Ayuda en la Búsqueda de Empleo

¿Se ha visto afectado por el virus Covid-19? ¿Se ha eliminado su trabajo?

¡El Santa Ana WORK Center quiere que sepa que estamos aquí para ayudarle! Si usted califica, podemos proporcionarle capacitación laboral, ayuda para encontrar trabajo y otros servicios según sea necesario incluso asistencia de pago de servicios publicós y renta.

Si está interesado, complete una solicitud en línea en www.santa-ana.org/work-center/application.

Su solicitud deben completarse antes del 16 de Junio del 2020. Si necesita información adicional, puede comunicarse con nosotros al (714) 565-2600.

El Centro de trabajo de Santa Ana quiere ser su camino para volver al trabajo y ponerse de pie.