Help for the unemployed

The Human Services Agency and Workforce Investment Board of Ventura County provides free job seeker and employer services at the Job & Career Centers throughout Ventura County.

Services are for those who are entering the job market, re-entering after a layoff or looking to change careers. Patrons have access to thousands of local jobs and well as free Internet access, computers, printers and fax machines.

Many centers offer monthly workshops on topics such as interview tactics, resume writing and online job search techniques. There is no charge for services.

The Job & Career Centers also seek to match or train qualified job seekers with local business needs. Staff members provide companies with employee recruitment services, customized training and employment services at no charge to both large and small businesses.

The Job & Career Centers are in Fillmore, Oxnard, Santa Paula, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks and Ventura.

For more information, visit www.venturacountyjcc.org or call (800) 500-7705.