Workforce & Employment Resources

The College of the Sequoias has over 18 academic departments ranging from legal services to agriculture. They also have career and technical training programs where students can earn a certificate that will prepare them to enter the workforce immediately. Students can also attend individual classes to gain specific skills. For example, someone with a small business or in the marketing field may want to take a graphic design class. These are all options at the convenient and affordable College of the Sequoias.

The Employment Connection office helps workers to create resumes, gain interview skills, and find job openings that are a match for their interests and skills. Their full-service support is ideal for anyone looking to build a career in Tulare County.

Save time and money by connecting you with qualified employees. You can reduce recruiting and interviewing time, eliminating advertising costs, and may be reimbursed up to 50% of training costs based on hourly wage rates. There is no placement fee to you or the employee, and you may even receive tax benefits under the employee tax credits.

In Tulare County workers and employers have fast access to support programs designed to train workers and prepare them for in-demand careers. These opportunities start in high school through the Tulare County Organization for Vocational Education and continue through adulthood.

Businesses, job seekers and youth alike benefit from our innovative employment and training services. We bring together leaders of the job market to provide resources that enhance the competitiveness of our local workforce.

The Business Services teams operate within the WIB and at Employment Connection, where dedicated Career Coaches and Job Developers work to prepare and support qualified talent. Both work cohesively to ensure businesses in Tulare County are connected to valuable resources and qualified workers.