When we hosted a Job & Resource Fair for employees impacted by layoffs at Blue Diamond Growers in June, we knew our work wouldn’t stop there.
That first event brought together 27 employers and workforce partners and gave approximately 130 employees a chance to explore new opportunities, connect with resources, and even interview for jobs. We were excited to see one attendee receive an offer on the spot.
Since then, our team has continued looking for ways to help Blue Diamond employees take their next step.
Another Opportunity to Connect
On July 31, SETA Sacramento Works is hosting another hiring opportunity for affected Blue Diamond employees, this time with Peak Energy, a growing energy storage company opening a new manufacturing facility in Sacramento’s Metro Air Park.
Peak Energy’s new 183,000 square-foot facility is expected to create 239 local jobs over the next 10 months, making it an exciting new employment opportunity right here in our region.
Connecting Blue Diamond employees directly with a company preparing to grow its local workforce is exactly the kind of opportunity our Rapid Response team works to create.
Rapid Response Is More Than One Event
When a layoff happens, there’s no single solution that works for everyone. Some employees may be ready to jump right into a new position. Others may want to explore training, update their skills or get help figuring out what comes next.
Our team works alongside employers and affected employees to make that transition a little easier. Our work with Blue Diamond is a great example of what that can look like: starting with immediate support when layoffs are announced and continuing to find new opportunities for employees in the weeks and months that follow.
Here for Employers and Employees
Workforce changes aren’t easy, but employers and employees don’t have to navigate them alone.
If your organization is facing layoffs or other workforce changes, we can help you support your employees through the transition. And if your business is growing, we can help connect you with talented local workers looking for their next opportunity.
It’s all part of building a stronger workforce and helping people keep moving forward.
