LAKEPORT, Calif. – Responding to recent restaurant and bar closures and layoffs in Lake County, WorkforceLake and EDD will be holding a special informational orientation to explain available services for these dislocated workers on Friday, Nov. 9, at 10 a.m. and Wednesday, Nov. 14, at 2 p.m.

Affected workers who were laid off from Molly Brennans, Biggs 55, Full Throttle, Rob Roy (restaurant, bar and golf course) and Perkos are encouraged to attend.   

Learn about some of the services that may be available to you including training opportunities and reemployment benefits such as career assessment, assistance with tuition and books while attending college or vocational training, job development, paid on-the-job training opportunities and much more.  

Presenters from EDD will also be available to explain unemployment insurance, California Training Benefits and other programs through the Employment Development Department.  

If you have been laid off from any of these businesses you are encouraged to come in or call 707-263-0630 or 855-782-1292 to register for an orientation on one of the following dates: Friday, Nov. 9, at 10 a.m. or Wednesday, Nov. 14, at 2 p.m. at WorkforceLake, 55 First St., Lakeport.  

There are many services available to assist job seekers with their reemployment plan. Services for eligible dislocated workers is funded by the Workforce Investment Act (WIA).  

Employers interested in connecting with these proven food service employees can call Shannon, 707-262-3470, to place a job order and they will ensure the connection is made.