More than 600 jobseekers from Yolo County and beyond traveled to Woodland's One Stop Career Center hoping for an opportunity at a job, according to the office of Congressman John Garamendi (D-Fairfield, CA).
More than 50 employers and job apprenticeship programs were in attendance, staffers said. At the Job Fair, professional career counselors were on hand reviewing resumes and helping participants better present themselves to employers.
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Members of the Workforce Development Collaborative, which includes more than 20 business, labor, job placement, and community groups, also helped make the event a success.
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"When more than 1,000 people attended my Fairfield Job Fair last December, I knew we tapped into a serious need in the 3rd District," Garamendi said.
"These events are always bittersweet. My staff and I are happy to do all I can to help people get a boost in their job search, but it's disheartening to know just how great the demand is for these opportunities. I've already given my staff instructions to begin planning the next one."
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