2001 28th Street Bakersfield, California 93301           Phone (661) 324-9675      

A Workforce Investment Act Equal Opportunity Employer/Program.

Auxiliary Aids And Services Available Upon Request. Office is closed to the public on Friday's. Please call 325-HIRE for assistance.

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Who We Are

Training the Workforce

Helping People get

     Back to Work

Partnering for Jobs

Serving Job Seekers

Serving Businesses

Economic Development

Assisting Farm Workers

Servicios para los

     Campesinos

Current Farm Worker

     Opportunities

Youth Services

Serving People with

     Disabilities

Locations to Serve You

Workforce Investment

    Board

Program Information

Awards and Recognition

Getting Enrolled

Policy Bulletins

Frequently Asked

     Questions

Contact Us

 

 

 

WHO WE ARE

 

Employers' Training Resource (ETR) administers the federal Workforce Investment Act Services for Kern, Inyo, and Mono counties. ETR is a department within the County of Kern which serves as the administrative arm of the Kern/Inyo/Mono Counties Workforce Investment Board.

 

Our services focus on:

 

Training the Workforce for the Needs of our Local Economy... more

Current Training Opportunities

Auto Mechanic

Diesel Mechanic

Welding

Job Recruitments and Activities

Job Search Programs

Computer Classes

Career Services Center

Labor Market Information

Eligible Training Provider List

WIA 8th Year Local Plan

Press Release

ETR Home

Newsletter

Making it Easier for People to Get Back to Work through the Back to Work Center

Working in Partnership to Provide Access to Jobs:  Career Services Center

 

Our Customers

Our customers are both individuals who are looking for jobs or training as well as businesses that need to hire new employees. 

 

Most all of our services are provided at no-cost, and in order for individuals to participate in some of our programs, they must meet qualifying criteria as outlined by the Federal Department of Labor.

 

Services to Businesses

  • Access to job applicants with a wide range of skills: Professional, Technical and Entry-level

  • Job applicant recruiting and screening

  • On-the-Job Training incentives

  • Outplacement Services when downsizing becomes necessary, known as Rapid Response

  • Tax credit verification for hiring individuals who qualify and incentives for businesses located in various geographic areas

Benefits for Job Seekers

  • Computer skills training

  • Internet access to look for jobs

  • Faxing, copying, and printing of resumes and applications

  • Direct access to job openings

  • Networking with other job seekers

  • Job Search Assistance to help you prepare an effective job search

  • Job Placement Services

  • On-the-Job Training Incentives for businesses who will train you on the job

  • Vocational Training Programs for jobs in demand for individuals who qualify

Specialized Staff

  • We have staff available for the specialized needs of Veterans, Laid-off Workers, Youth, and Migrant Farm Workers.

HOW TO ACCESS OUR SERVICES

 

For more information about our services and to see if you qualify for various job training programs offered through ETR, please visit a Career Services Center.