LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Responding to recent business closures and layoffs in Lake County, WorkforceLake has received a specialized grant to assist laid off employees from specific industries get back to work.

WFL will be holding special informational orientations to explain available services for these dislocated workers on Wednesday, Aug. 14, in Clearlake and on Thursday, Aug. 15, in Lakeport. Orientations will begin promptly at 3 p.m.

Affected workers who were laid off from these industries are encouraged to attend: restaurant, hotel/motel, wineries, hospitals, some packing sheds and Southlake school districts.

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.

If you have been laid off from any of these businesses you are encouraged to come in or call 707-263-0630 to register for an orientation on one of the following dates: Aug. 14 at 3 p.m. at 6945 Old Highway 53 in Clearlake or Aug. 15 at 3 p.m. at 55 First St. in Lakeport.

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

Employers interested in connecting with skilled employees from these industries can call Shannon at 707-262-3470 to place a job order and they will ensure the connection is made.