Santa Barbara County Workforce Development Board

01/30/2025

Portion of our team attending today’s REACH Ideas + Action event to network and collaborate on Jobs, People & Housing.

08/08/2024

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT is with PG&E at the AJCC in Santa Maria. Find out more about PG&E and the various positions they have available. This could be your next employer!

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07/03/2024

Check out our July newsletter with resources and events packed in it.

The latest news from the SBC Workforce Development Board   July 2024 Santa Barbara County Workforce Development Board (SBCWDB) is dedicated to serving the workforce needs of businesses, adults, laid-o

06/10/2024

FREE workshops TODAY to prepare you to meet with businesses who are hiring at the June 12 Santa Maria Valley Business Expo & Job Fair.

Register for the Business Expo & Job Fair and see which businesses will be hiring at https://www.santamaria.com/2024-expo-job-fair-job-seeker.../

05/30/2024

The Santa Barbara County America's Job Center of California (AJCC) is introducing Business Spotlight! Local businesses are featured at the AJCC where anyone can attend to find out more about the business. Tuesday, June 4 we will spotlight Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort at the Santa Barbara AJCC location located at 130 E. Ortega Street! Find out more about Hilton, their job openings and how you might be a good fit!

05/14/2024

04/03/2024

📅 Save the Date: Spring Into Your Future!

Are you ready to leap forward in your career? Join us at the 2024 Spring Job Fair, hosted by Santa Barbara City College in collaboration with the Santa Barbara County Workforce Development Board. 🤝

🔍 Explore amazing opportunities:

Jobs 💼
Internships 🛠️
Volunteer positions 🤲
Plenty of resources 📚

🗓️ Date: April 16th, 2024
⏰ Time: 2:00pm-5:00pm
📍 Location: Santa Barbara City College, West Campus

Don't forget to share this post and spread the word! 📢 Share with friends & family, and let's make this a day to remember!

04/01/2024

Looking for your next career opportunity in Santa Barbara?🧐

Join us at the State Street Job Fair and connect with top employers ready to hire passionate individuals like you! This is a fantastic chance to meet a diverse range of organizations and discover the perfect role that fits your skills.

📅 Date: Wednesday, April 3, 2024
🕒 Time: 3 PM - 5 PM
📍 Location: State Street between Ortega and Canon Perdido, Downtown Santa Barbara

Be there early to enjoy some refreshments and make the best first impression. Bring your resumes, prepare your best pitch, and get ready to embark on an exciting new career journey!

Can’t wait to see you there!



Santa Barbara Public Library Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber Santa Barbara Foundation
Downtown Santa Barbara

03/28/2024

🤝 On March 19th, the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce hosted a milestone event within its Workforce Development Program, bringing together regional educational institutions and about 20 high-tech and advanced manufacturing companies.

This gathering aimed to enhance Education-Industry alignment and cooperation. The Chamber's 2024 initiative is dedicated to boosting the number of internships in these sectors, utilizing the resources of regional Education Partners to match students with tailored internships 🔄 and offer intern stipends.

The strategy goes beyond increasing internships; it also aims to improve upskilling routes for industry newcomers through educational courses, aligning K-16 Career Technical Education (CTE) with industry demands.

The ultimate goal is to forge a Local Talent Pipeline, creating a bridge between education and industry, addressing the challenge that many local high-tech and advanced manufacturing firms face in recruiting local talent for entry to mid-level positions.

The solution proposed by this Program is to uncover and connect the local, yet untapped talent pool to the tech and manufacturing sectors, offering visibility to opportunities through grassroots connections with educational bodies. Internships are envisioned as a prime gateway for those new to the tech and manufacturing fields.

Key collaborators include SBCC MESA, Santa Barbara Partners in Education, Allan Hancock College, Goodwill Industries International Youth Programs, the Santa Barbara County Education Office, and several UCSB student outreach initiatives.

The March 19th meetup revealed the industry's astonishment at the extensive supportive services education partners can offer for internships, prompting a commitment to start or expand their internship offerings.

This effort is supported by a grant from the Santa Barbara County Workforce Development Board, marking a significant move towards bridging education and industry for growth and development.

03/27/2024

Exciting Career Opportunities at Montecito Bank & Trust! 🏦💰

MBT is thrilled to announce the availability of new positions as of March 26, 2024. Known for its innovative approach and commitment to excellence, MBT seeks to expand its team with individuals passionate about making a significant impact in the banking sector. The following roles are currently open:

🔹 Operations Support Specialist (Bank Operations)
🔹 Process Mapping Analyst (Bank Operations)
🔹 Executive Assistant (Executive Offices)
🔹 Personal Banker I (Montecito Branch) *Only six months of previous cash handling experience required
🔹 Information Security Officer (Risk & Compliance)
🔹 Cloud Engineer (Technology)

MBT invites candidates who are eager to contribute to a dynamic team and help shape the future of banking. This is an invitation for both seasoned professionals and those at the start of their career journey to explore these opportunities.

📩 Interested candidates are encouraged to visit MBT's careers page or contact them directly for more details.

03/26/2024

📅 March 22nd, the Santa Barbara County Workforce Development Board (SBCWDB) held one of the biannual full board meetings.

Our board members, a diverse representation from education, business, labor, and government sectors gathered at the cornerstone event to discuss the strides we're making toward empowering our workforce.

🗨️ Sandra Dickerson, our esteemed Chair, initiated the meeting with warm and welcoming remarks.
Luis Servin, Executive Director, set the agenda with an inspiring introduction, emphasizing the various activities and programs the SBCWDB is engaged in.

The agenda was rich with insightful reports and presentations, including:

🔹 Jeremy Goldberg, Executive Director of the Central Coast Labor Council provided an overview of the council's role in advocating for workers' rights and the initiatives it undertakes to support the labor community in the Central Coast. ✊
🔹 Bill Baker, Business Manager of the IBEW Local Union 413, discussed the Electrical Apprenticeship opportunities available in Santa Barbara County, showcasing pathways to skilled trades. ⚡️
🔹 Rick Rantz, Dean of Academic Affairs at Allan Hancock College, presented a proposal for a new B.S. degree in Applied Professional Studies, tailored to our regional workforce needs. 🎓
🔹 Joshua Boswell, Vice President of Policy and Economic Development at REACH, shared findings from Brookings Institution research on innovation hubs, underlining the technology sectors that are key to our regional competitiveness. 💡
🔹 Josh Williams, President of BW Research Partnerships Inc., examined the workforce challenges facing Santa Barbara County, discussing industry clusters, job quality, and career pathways, complemented by feedback from a qualitative employer survey. 📈

🌄 Together, we're building pathways for professional growth and development of our beautiful area!