LAKEPORT, Calif. – The job fair conducted by WorkforceLake Partners on February 21, 2014 at Mendocino College in Lakeport was a huge success.  More than 230 jobseekers in attendance were able to speak directly with 28 local employers about current and planned job openings.

“There was a strong turnout of eager candidates arriving by 10:00 a.m. Dressed for success, prepared with resumes, these applicants were able to meet face-to-face with prospective employers,”said Shannon Harris.

Harris, business services representative for MPIC Inc., coordinated the job fair with the help of the partners of WorkforceLake.  

These partners include MPIC, Mendocino College, California Human Development, California Conservation Corps., Department of Rehabilitation, Employment Development Department, Goodwill Industries, Lake County Department of Social Services and Lake County Office of Education-CTE/ROP, and the Clearlake and Lakeport Chambers of Commerce.  

This partnership joins efforts in providing job training and workforce opportunities to job seekers in Lake County.

This was the first job fair of 2014 with a second one scheduled for March 7 at the Yuba College Clear Lake Campus, located at 15880 Dam Road, Clearlake.  

Members of the Job Fair Committee are optimistic and plan to conduct at least two job fairs per year in their continuing mission to connect job seekers with potential employers.  

Businesses interested in participating in the March 7 job fair or any future job fair should contact Shannon Harris at 707-263-0630.

WorkforceLake, located at 55 First St. in Lakeport and 14092 Lakeshore Blvd. in Clearlake, provides assistance to job seekers with resumes, interview skills, career exploration occupational training, on-the-job training and much more to better serve job seekers and businesses around Lake County.

For more information about job fairs and other events hosted by WorkforceLake visit www.workforcelake.org .