Unemployed seeking help in Modesto, Roseville | Events

ROSEVILLE, CA -  A new series of job workshops are set to begin Tuesday morning at the Roseville Connections Center.  Over the past two years, about 400 people have attended the workshop.  And according to those who run the event, 78% of the attendees found jobs with the average salary being $55,000 per year.

The workshop pairs the unemployed with employers.  Attendees are taught the importance of social media, networking, and how it all plays a role in landing a job.

Organizers call their approach different and unique.

They also work with the underemployed, such as those who may have had hours scaled back, or are working part-time when they should be working full-time.

The workshop is meant for those interested in mid to upper level management.  The average age of the attendees is 48.

Tuesday's workshop is being held at 115 Ascot from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.  The workshop is free, but you do need to register for it in advance.  Call 916-921-1312, or visit www.employers.org for more information.

Modesto is also hosting a job fair at the Clarion Hotel and Conference Center on Tuesday. The fair goes from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Plenty of employers will be in attendance from companies such as: E & J Gallo Winery, Health Plan of San Joaquin, University of Phoenix, and California National Guard. As as many as 300 jobs are expected to be up for grabs at the event.

For more information, visit www.jobjournal.com

Two additional workshops are being this week. A workshop will be held Wednesday in Auburn, and another on Thursday in Sacramento.