Workforce Development
In today’s fast-changing economy, equipping individuals with the right skills, tools, and professional development is essential for both thriving careers and business success. Our Workforce Development Programs connect industries, job seekers, future employees, and education providers to align workforce training with industry needs. We also prepare top talent for leadership roles to ensure business succession. By ensuring businesses have access to a skilled local workforce, we help meet the demands of modern careers, fostering economic growth and opportunity for all.
Connect with Top Talent
Finding the right talent can be challenging. We help businesses like yours connect with qualified, motivated candidates ready to contribute to your success. Whether you need entry-level workers or experienced professionals, we provide access to a wide talent pool to meet your hiring needs.
Job Fairs
Meet Candidates In-Person
Our job fairs provide a dynamic environment where you can engage directly with job seekers, interview on-site, and promote your business to a diverse audience. We have two per year in spring and fall.
Be an Exhibitor at our Job Fairs:
- Immediate Connections
Meet face-to-face with local talent who are actively searching for jobs in your industry - On-the-Spot Interviews
Save time by conducting preliminary interviews during the fair, giving you a head start in the hiring process - Brand Promotion
Gain visibility in the community and position your business as a leader in your industry by showcasing your company to a large number of potential candidates.
Job Board
Post Jobs & Find Candidates Quickly
Our online Job Board offers 24/7 access to a vast network of job seekers. Whether you’re filling full-time, part-time, or temporary roles, the job board is a powerful tool to streamline your recruitment process.
Benefits of Using Our Job Board:
- Post Jobs Effortlessly
Create job postings with just a few clicks. Include your company's profile, job description, requirements, and applications to attract the best candidates. - Promote Your Listings
Highlight your job openings to ensure they receive maximum visibility from job seekers who match your needs. Featured listings appear at the top of job search results.
Invest in Your Employees, Invest in the Future of Your Business
Preparing your workforce for future leadership not only ensures that your business will continue to thrive but also helps you retain top talent by showing them a path for career advancement. Succession planning is more than just filing positions; it's about preparing for the future of your business. Whether you're facing retirements, business growth, or unforeseen changes, unsure continuity and stability for your organization by investing in your employees.
Leadership San Leandro
Leadership & Professional Development Program
Our program equips high-potential employees with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in leadership roles. We focus on both personal and professional development, ensuring that your future leaders are prepared to tackle the challenges of a rapidly changing business landscape.
Program Highlights:
- Expand professional networks, strategic alliances, and innovative partnerships across various sectors and industries.
- Enhanced sense of purpose and stronger local connections, leading to increased job satisfaction and overall well-being.
- Development of new or advanced leadership skills that empower employees to address and solve challenges effectively.
- Faster and more effective solutions to organizational, business, and community challenges.
Learn more about this robust program and how we can help your business create a strong pipeline.
Shape the Workforce of Tomorrow
Through partnerships with local businesses and educational organizations, we offer on-site visits and summer internships that allow students to see professionals in action, ask questions, and get a feel for daily operations in sectors like healthcare, technology, manufacturing, construction, and more.
Advanced Manufacturing Day
Industry Exposure Day
Our Chamber, Eden Area ROP and the San Leandro Unified School District partner on this day, exposing students to careers in manufacturing, welding, machinery and technology mechanics, construction and others. On this day, students tour different businesses in the morning and then head to Chabot College for a tour of the different programs that could lead them to careers in the field of advanced manufacturing.
Summer Internship
Our Chamber and the San Leandro Unified School District join forces to create real work experiences to enhance student professional skills, industry knowledge, and workforce development. Employers provide a fresh perspective on their business, the opportunity to expand their future workforce, and the ability to contribute to developing local talent.
How to Get Involved
- Host Industry Tours
Open your doors to curious students and allow them to see the day-to-day operations of your business. Industry tours provide valuable insights into how your company functions, what roles are available, and what skills are required. - Q&A Sessions and Panel Discussions
Share your experience by participating in Q&A sessions or serving as a panel guest. This gives students a chance to hear directly from professionals about challenges and rewards of working in your field, the qualifications they'll need, and the future of your industry. - Be a Guest Speaker or Mentor
Inspire the workforce of tomorrow by offering your time as a guest speaker or mentor. Your experience can provide invaluable guidance, especially to those unsure of their career path or how to break into a specific industry. - Host a Summer Intern
Contribute to developing local talent by offering a summer internship. This program requires a 4 to 6 week commitment, 10-20 hours a week, and professional guidance throughout the internship for the student intern.
Benefits to Getting Involved
- Access to a Diverse Talent Pool
By connecting with students early, your business gains access to emerging talent and can help shape future employees' skills to meet industry needs. - Showcase Your Company
Hosting tours and events offers your business visibility within the community and positions you as an employer of choice for motivated, job-ready individuals. - Support Workforce Growth
Your involvement helps ensure that your industry is supported by a steady pipeline of skilled and informed professionals, ready to contribute to business success.