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The Santa Ana Work Center says they can get you hired in 30 days

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Santa Ana Work Center

City of Santa Ana, Downtown Orange County

The Santa Ana WORK Center is proud to launch the 30 Day to Hire Program!

THIS PROGRAM WILL REVOLUTIONIZE THE WAY YOU LOOK FOR WORK!

SANTA ANA, CA (June 27, 2013) – Looking for work has changed. Strategies that worked as little as 5 years ago are no longer effective. This program, which begins Tuesday, July 2, 2013, will inform you about today’s changing job market and what you can do to separate yourself from the crowd. Come learn from a nationally recognized Staffing, Recruiting & Career Development Expert. A seasoned executive with over 20 years of experience, Michael Marinoff leverages his extensive background and expertise, to teach you how to gain the competitive advantage….TO GET BACK TO WORK! Continue reading→

Learn how to re-invent yourself at the Santa Ana Public Library

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City of Santa Ana, Downtown Orange County Community Alert: NEED TO RE-INVENT YOURSELF? Start at the Santa Ana Library!

SANTA ANA, CA (March 6, 2013) – If you haven’t been to the Santa Ana Public Library recently, you might be surprised at all that is going on there. Yes, the Santa Ana Public Library still lends out books. We still provide traditional library services, with access to wonderful resources like DVDs, CDs and audio books. However, did you know the Santa Ana Public Library is a starting place for whatever you want to be next?

Where do people start to master new technology? The Santa Ana Public Library is a source of free computers, internet access, and guides about new technology and computer software. Did you know the library even provides computer classes and a technology support desk for one-on-one computer assistance? Continue reading→

Correa introduces bill to boost manufacturing in California

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Sacramento – Flanked by a bi-partisan group of legislators and business interests, State Senator Lou Correa (D–Santa Ana) unveiled Senate Bill 376 that will reinstate a sales tax exemption of manufacturing equipment in the state.“California has long been recognized as a national leader of manufacturing, but in recent years, California …read more
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Correa to host a women Veteran’s job seminar on March 22, in Santa Ana

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Women Veteran's Seminar

Senator Lou Correa invites you to attend the Women Veteran’s Seminar, which is sponsored by the State of California Employment Development Department, on Friday, March 22, 2013, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the Rancho Santiago
Community College District Conference Room, located at 2323 North Broadway, in Santa Ana.

Please RSVP by March 19, 2013. Space is limited. For reservations, please call Phuong Nguyen at (714)565-2624 or email phuong.nguyen@edd.ca.gov or Kathy Kral at 714-687-4835. Please Join Us!

Open to all job seekers: Continue reading→

Residents invited to participate in Bridges to Engineering Program

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Community: Santa Ana WORK Center Invites Residents to Participate in Upcoming Bridges to Engineering Program

SANTA ANA, CA (July 25, 2012) – The Santa Ana WORK Center, in partnership with Santa Ana College, is looking for local residents to participate in its Bridges to Engineering program. The program integrates an accelerated math component into a pre-engineering curriculum designed to assist students to transfer into articulated engineering pathways that exist within the California State University and University of California systems. Continue reading→

Santa Ana to give preference to local businesses on qualified city contracts

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CITY OF SANTA ANA HELPS LOCAL BUSINESSES WITH LOCAL PREFERENCE ORDINANCE 

SANTA ANA, CA (March 6, 2012) – The Santa Ana City Council voted unanimously at its March 5th meeting to give preference to local businesses on qualifying city contracts. “The City Council supports business friendly principles and we’re taking active steps to help local companies succeed,” said Councilwoman Michele Martinez. 

The ordinance provides a new incentive for local businesses. Santa Ana businesses will be given a 7% preference when they bid on City contracts. And Orange County based businesses can be eligible for a 4% preference. “We help our businesses, as well as the City, when we keep dollars in the community” explained Councilman Vincent Sarmiento. “Studies show that these benefits are multiplied within the community and will have a positive effect for many within the City” added Councilman David Benavides.  Continue reading→

Santa Ana’s new Genki Sushi now hiring

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Genki Sushi is hiring restaurant staff! Ranked amoung the top Kaiten Sushi restaurants in the world, Genki Sushi is opening their first California location at Westfiled MainPlace in January 2012.

They are currently seeking restaurant staff as follows: Sushi Chefs, Servers & Kitchen Staff. Interviews are being held next Thursday, Friday and Saturday (Dec. 15th, 16th & 17th) at Westfield MainPlace between 10am and 6pm. Continue reading→

Did O.C. Supervisors rip off our schools to save union jobs?

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OC CONSERVATIVES RIP-OFF SCHOOLS TO SAVE UNION JOBS

By Chriss Street

Orange County, California is often referred to as the “Most Conservative County in America.”  But County Supervisors have made a mockery of that title by increasing spending by $145.8 million, in a year of lower property tax collection. Now that the County has started running out of cash, they simply diverted $73.5 million from the school’s share of property taxes to stop layoffs of 490 County unionized employees. Conservatives support small government, low taxes,and prudent spending. The County protecting their union buddies at the expense of firing 865school teachers doesn’t sound very conservative to me. Continue reading→

Rep. Sanchez votes to put veterans back to work

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Congresswoman Loretta SanchezRepresenting California’s 47th Congressional District
PRESS RELEASE, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 16, 2011
MEDIA CONTACT: Adrienne Watson, 202-309-0825

SANCHEZ VOTES TO PUT VETERANS BACK TO WORK

WASHINGTON, D.C. –Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-47), senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, today voted in favor of President Obama’s veterans’ jobs proposal to help put veterans back to work. The bill will provide two tax credits for businesses that hire unemployed veterans or veterans with service-connected disabilities. It also would expand education and training opportunities for veterans. Rep. Sanchez has been a vocal supporter of this initiative which was originally a part of the American Jobs Act. Continue reading→

Rep. Sanchez applauds U.S. Postal Service for strong support of veterans

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Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, Representing California’s 47th Congressional District
PRESS RELEASE, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 11, 2011
MEDIA CONTACT: Adrienne Watson, 202-309-0825

SANCHEZ APPLAUDS POSTAL SERVICE FOR STRONG SUPPORT OF VETERANS

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-47) released the following statement today to applaud the United States Postal Service for its strong support of veterans. Continue reading→

State Assemblyman Jose Solorio makes job seekers resource guide available

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For Immediate Release: November 1, 2011
For More Information Contact: Carol Chamberlain – office: (916) 319-2069, mobile: (916) 804-5355

State Assemblyman Jose Solorio Makes Job Seekers Resource Guide Available
Comprehensive guide to public and private sector job training opportunities aims to help Orange County’s unemployed get back on their feet

ANAHEIM – State Assemblyman Jose Solorio (D-Anaheim) is proud to announce the release of his Job Seekers Resource Guide. He is optimistic that the information found in the guide will assist unemployed Orange County residents find new job opportunities. Continue reading→

Rep. Sanchez supports extending Trade Adjustment Assistance

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Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, Representing California’s 47th Congressional District

PRESS RELEASE, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 13, 2011

MEDIA CONTACT: Adrienne Watson 202-309-0825

REP. SANCHEZ SUPPORTS REAUTHORIZING TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-47) last night voted in favor of an extension of the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Act. The TAA program provides retraining opportunities to American workers laid off as a result of foreign trade. Rep. Sanchez joined a strong bipartisan majority to pass the extension, which will extend the TAA through December 2013. Continue reading→

Who would hire Bustamante to work in the private sector and what can he do?

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Well, talk about adding insult to injury.  Yes, Santa Ana Carlos Bustamante quit his high-paying County of Orange job, after being suspended while he was investigated for charges that allegedly included sexual harassment and tampering with witnesses.  But – the taxpayers are going to have to pay this guy a severance package on the way out!  So he won’t sue the County!  Unbelievable.

“Bustamante said in his resignation letter that he is not entitled to a 90-day severance package because he is voluntarily resigning, but said he has agreed to accept a 90-day severance package in exchange for not suing the county,” according to the O.C. Register.

Bustamante says he is going to work in the private sector, but here’s the rub – would you hire this guy?  Would anyone?  What exactly is he qualified to do? Continue reading→

Velvet Lounge gay bar job fair set for this Saturday and Sunday

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Velvet Lounge, a new gay full-service restaurant/bar/nightclub is now hiring all positions to prepare for their upcoming Grand Opening. This weekend they are seeking experienced candidates for Front of House and Swing positions, including:

  • Servers
  • Bartenders
  • Hosts / Door Staff
  • Barbacks/Bussers

Guest service and integrity is their top priorty. Experience and personality are a both a must. Must be able to fluently speak, read, and write in English, and experience with the gay community is a plus! Continue reading→

Corinthian employees and Everest students raise $35,000 to help youth get jobs

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Corinthian Colleges’ Employees and Everest College Students Raise $35,000 to Benefit Youth Employment Service

Contribution is Largest Single-Year Private Non-Grant Donation in YES History

SANTA ANA, Calif., August 3, 2011 – Youth Employment Service (YES) of the Harbor Area, a non-profit organization providing employment counseling, training and job referral services for youth and young adults, announced today that it has received a $35,000 donation from Santa Ana-based Corinthian Colleges and its Everest Santa Ana campus.

Corinthian employees raised the funds for YES through individual donations and a silent auction. Massage therapy students from Everest Santa Ana contributed by providing chair massages and donating the proceeds to YES. Continue reading→