Report to Economic Development Subcommittee TO: FROM: Economic Development Subcommittee Mike Lee, Economic Development Director AGENDA DATE: JUNE 13, 2017 TITLE: EMPLOYMENT RESOURCE CENTER UPDATE MAY 2017 RECOMMENDED ACTION Staff recommends that the Economic Development Subcommittee receive and file this Moreno Valley Employment Resource Center (ERC) program update. BACKGROUND The award winning Moreno Valley Employment Resource Center is a joint use facility operated in partnership with the Riverside County Workforce Development Center. Program activities can be divided into two main categories: employment services for job seekers and business services for Moreno Valley based businesses. The following report provides an overview of the activities at the ERC for the month of May 2017: Program Highlights: May 3 ERC staff tabled at the Moreno Valley Adult School Job Fair May 4 ERC hosted a resume workshop.
MORENO VALLEY E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T OPERATED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY OF MORENO VALLEY AND THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CENTER. Get the assistance needed to gain the edge on other job seekers at the ERC. Open to the public Monday-Thursday and every other Friday from 8 am - 5 pm. SERVICES INCLUDE: Access to computers, copiers and fax machines Resume Preparation Employment Information Workshops Job Boards Interview Preparation (Mock Interviews) Job Recruitments Friendly & Knowledgeable Staff WiFi for Jobseekers Part of the award winning Hire MoVal program! Visit us online at www.moval.org/erc to sign-up for the Hire MoVal Jobseekers email list and receive job info. delivered to your inbox! Visit the ERC at 12625 Frederick Street, Suite K-3 (in the TownGate Center) 951.413.3920 www.moval.org erc@moval.org www.caljobs.ca.gov
MORENO VALLEY E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T COME JOIN US FOR OUR RESUME WORKSHOP OPERATED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY OF MORENO VALLEY AND THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CENTER. Get the assistance needed to gain the edge on other job seekers at the ERC. Open to the public Monday - Thursday 8 am - 5 pm. RESUME WORKSHOP 10 AM 12 PM: Workshops take place the 1st Thursday of every month Bring your current resume or build a new one from scratch. Create a resume that stands out from the crowd. what employers really want to know. Please register on caljobs.ca.gov before the workshop for faster service. Part of the award winning Hire MoVal program! Sign-up for the Hire MoVal Job Seekers List at moval.org/erc. Visit the ERC at 12625 Frederick Street, Suite K-3 (in the TownGate Center) 951.413.3920 www.moval.org/erc erc@moval.org www.caljobs.ca.gov
MORENO VALLEY E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T COME JOIN US FOR OUR INTERVIEW WORKSHOP OPERATED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY OF MORENO VALLEY AND THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CENTER. Gain the composure, insight, and knowledge necessary for landing your next job!! Open to the public Monday - Thursday 8 am - 5 pm. INTERVIEW WORKSHOP 10 AM 12 PM: Workshops take place the 3rd Thursday of every month Learn effective interviewing skills through preparation and practice. Learn proper interview etiquette. Build rapport, emphasize your skills, overcome objections and fears. Improve preparation through mock interviews Part of the award winning Hire MoVal program! Sign-up for the Hire MoVal Job Seekers List at moval.org/erc. Visit the ERC at 12625 Frederick Street, Suite K-3 (in the TownGate Center) 951.413.3920 www.moval.org/erc erc@moval.org www.caljobs.ca.gov