Golden Sierra One Stop Career Centers

The Golden Sierra One-Stop Career Center system is available to employers and job seekers alike. The purpose of the system is two-fold. It is designed to provide workforce preparation services to job seekers increasing the employment, employment retention, and earnings of the local workforce. In addition, the One-Stops are to provide services to businesses that will enhance the productivity and competitiveness of the local and regional economy. These One-Stop Career Center activities are conducted in partnership by local and state agencies. These partners include the Golden Sierra Job Training Agency, the Employment Development Department, Economic Development, Department of Rehabilitation, local CalWORKs offices, Experience Works senior employment, local adult schools, regional occupation programs, community colleges and community-based organizations. The One-Stop partners collaborate to create a seamless system of delivery that enhances access to all services.

The Golden Sierra region includes the areas of Alpine, El Dorado, Nevada and Placer counties. However, there are currently 49 other agencies like ours in California. Our Governing Body receives federal funds via the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 - WIA. The local Workforce Investment Board (WIB) plans for the use of these funds and conducts oversight of the One-Stop partnership. The WIB also provides local businesses and employers input into the local One-Stop system.