Vocational Training planning
Construction Boot Camp
Shasta College, in partnership with the Shasta Builders’ Exchange and the Shasta Private Industry Council is designing a Construction Boot Camp to train entry-level construction workers for local contractors’ summer construction staffing needs. Participants must have a high school diploma, GED or State equivalency. At the end of the two-week program, employers will come to the class to interview directly for their hiring needs.

Certified Caregiver Training
Our first entry-level caregiver training program class is scheduled to begin in mid-May. This 26-hour employer-driven training program will be recognized as a base that can be used to establish a “Certified Caregiver” certificate, indicating the recipient has attained a level of training that can be used universally by residential care facilities in their hiring process. Prior to entering the 26-hour program, applicants must pass health and background checks, and have first aid and CPR certification. Class sizes will be limited to 12-18 students, will provide a job search component with follow up, and ultimately will provide certification for up to 80 participants.

A new Job Search facility
New Community Employment Center to be housed at Shasta College
With a target opening date of July 1 st , there will be a new Community Employment Center housed at Shasta College. It will be open to the public, will be staffed primarily by college employees (with some PIC staff assistance), and will be located in the Administration Building.

Local Employers in the expansion mode
Voorwood Company, Anderson
The city’s largest employer, currently employing 88 workers, will construct a new 15,000 square foot facility that will design and manufacture large computer-controlled woodworking machines. When complete by January, 2004, Vorwood will hire an additional 50 workers.

Win River Casino Bingo
Win River has broken ground on a $25 million expansion that will double the Indian gambling hall’s space, and increase its employment from 250 employees to over 650. Employees receive full benefits, which include a 401(k) retirement plan.