Looking to hire good candidates? Interested in working with OPIC to fulfill your employment needs? Oakland PIC will marry the goals and objectives of its funders with the funding opportunities available. We are happy to work with you on your priorities as you support our work. Whether increased brand visibility and recognition through prominent placement of your organization’s logo in OPIC’s materials and events or another opportunity to showcase your commitment to workforce development and community empowerment, we want to work with you.
With over 40 years of history with the Bay Area business community, our events and engagement activities also offer access to strategic networking opportunities with key stakeholders in the Oakland business community.
If you are facing laying off or downsizing your workforce, changing the required skill mix, or anticipating a business closure, Rapid Response Services can help you meet your business needs while carefully balancing the needs of your employees and the community. Dedicated experts mobilize immediately on behalf of businesses to help the employer navigate government regulations, take advantage of workforce resources, and coordinate employee expectations.
Rapid Response activities include an initial meeting with the employer and follow-up orientations for the workers affected by a potential layoff situation. During the session OPIC shares information about available employment transition services for affected workers. OPIC begins by enrolling impacted workers in assessment testing, employment training and introduces them to placement services. OPIC has a strong track record of successfully placing laid off workers in new jobs with little or no break in employment.
We recognize that some workers will need more time and training before they are ready to re-enter the workforce. We support those workers with vocational retraining, including English as a Second Language classes for speakers of several different languages including Spanish and Chinese. We also share information on social services support that the County offers.
The Rapid Response Transition Team can help employees with job search assistance. They can also provide the help that you need to manage the workforce reduction and transition of your employees and ensure stability in the community in a positive and productive way.
Contact our Business Services/Rapid Response Manager for more information.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (510) 675-7909
