Workforce Services for Businesses
The Workforce Investment Board offers comprehensive support to businesses through both traditional workforce development services and sector partnerships. Our services include talent recruitment, customized training programs, labor market insights, and layoff aversion strategies, all designed to address immediate workforce needs. Through our sector partnerships, we bring together businesses within key industries to collaborate on solutions, develop talent pipelines, and influence workforce policies, ensuring businesses have access to the skilled workers they need to grow and thrive.
Traditional Workforce Services
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Recruitment Assistance
Customized promotion of job openings to job ready candidates.
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Digital Marketing
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Job Connect
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Hiring Events
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Employee Training
Training funds to provide entry-level workers
opportunities to receive skills training, promoting
employee growth and retention. ​
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Skills development
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Facilitated enrollment
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Funds for training
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Restructuring and & Downsizing Support
Customized, confidential services for businesses and their employees during downsizing, restructuring, and closures.
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Workshops for employees
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Rapid re-employment services
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Employee retention supports​
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No-Cost Human Resources Hotline
Access to a no-cost HR hotline for all Tulare County Employers Connect with a live HR expert for free.
Available Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.​
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1-888-563-2373
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Free monthly HR webinars are available (sponsors by the Central Valley Regional HR Hotline)
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Labor Market Information
Current and relevant data to help businesses stay competitive.​
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Wage analysis
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Occupation and industry trends
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Industry insights
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Subsidized Employment
Access job-ready candidates looking to build skills and work experience.
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Pre-screened candidates
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Reimbursement of wages during training
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Customized support for the employer and employee
For questions, or additional information about workforce business services, contact:
Monica Andrade, Business Services Coordinator
559-713-5214 or mandrade@tularewib.org
Sector Partnerships
The WIB’s Sector Partnerships connect businesses within key industries to collaborate on workforce challenges, develop tailored training solutions, and build talent pipelines. By participating, businesses gain access to a skilled workforce, influence regional training programs, and network with industry peers to drive growth and innovation. Together, we create a stronger, more competitive local economy.
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Tulare-Kings Healthcare Partnership:
Since its establishment in 2010, our Healthcare Partnership has encouraged collaboration among the industry and supportive public education and workforce partners. We've come from launching training initiative programs to establishing innovative structures like the Growing Health Leaders Conference, which aims to align the industry's priorities with talent pipeline development while continuing to strive toward addressing the industry's workforce needs. We are dedicated to driving progress and addressing challenges in the healthcare sector.
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Industrial Partnership:
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See Our Work in Action
HealthForce
Business Partner
Tulare-Kings Healthcare Partnership
Sector Partnership
Visalia Economic Development Corporation
Community Partner
South Valley Industrial Collaborative
Sector Partnership
Dinuba Health
Business Partner
Tulare County Office of Education
Community Partner