Community Calendar
Local Events, Meetings and More
Regular Government Meetings
• Castro Valley Municipal Advisory Council (MAC) generally meets on land-use issues at 6 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month, and holds general purpose meetings at 6 p.m. on most 3rd Mondays. Meetings are currently virtual at 6 p.m. For agenda, visit: acgov.org/bc/cvmac
• Castro Valley School Board meetings are currently virtual. For agenda, visit: https://www.cv.k12.ca.us/boarddocs/
• Castro Valley Sanitary District (CVSan) meets at 6:30p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month. Meetings are currently virtual: https://www.cvsan.org/who_we_are/board_of_directors/agendas_and_minutes.php
• Alameda County Board of Supervisors meets every Tuesday at 10:45 a.m. Meetings are currently virtual: https://www.acgov.org/agenda_minutes_app/board/bos_calendar/ag_min.jsp?subType=REG
Virtual Youth Job Fair
The East Bay Regional Park District is a major employer of students in Alameda and Contra Costa counties, staffing approximately 300 seasonal positions annually. There are many employment options available for the 2025 summer season at East Bay Regional Parks.
Virtual Youth Job Fair: Saturday, Mar. 1
The East Bay Regional Park District has a wide variety of opportunities for youth, young adults, and students. The Virtual Youth Job Fair is designed for applicants ages 15–24, although the minimum age requirement for most jobs is 16 years old. Resume and interview tips provided. Pre-registration highly recommended.
Virtual Youth Job Fair via Zoom
Saturday, Mar. 1, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
More information and a Zoom registration link can be found at www.ebparks.org/jobs/youth.
Youth and Seasonal Jobs
The East Bay Regional Park District is now accepting applications for summer and seasonal jobs. Spend summer in the great outdoors, build leadership skills in a team environment, and create lasting memories while gaining valuable work experience in the East Bay community.
Youth and seasonal positions include:
• Camp Recreation Leaders
Day & Overnight Recreation Leader
Biking Recreation Leader
Canoe & Kayak Recreation Leader
Fishing Recreation Leader
• Gate Attendant/Student Laborer
• Lifeguard
• Interpretive Student Aide
• Public Safety Student Aide
Visit the Park District jobs webpage for more information: www.ebparks.org/jobs
California State Job Fair
Assemblymember Liz Ortega is pleased to co-host a Bay Area California State Job Fair with Assemblymember Alex Lee and the California Department of Human Resources. This will be an opportunity to explore how you can transform your passions into a rewarding career with the State of California.
A range of state departments and agencies will be in attendance to offer information on a variety of career pathways. The Work for California team will also be on-site to provide personalized assistance on the application process.
The event will take place Monday, December 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Fremont Downtown Event Center (3500 Capitol Ave. Fremont, CA 94538).
San Lorenzo Adult School Resource / Job Fair
San Lorenzo Adult School is hosting a free Resource / Job Fair on Thursday, November 7, from 10:30am to 12:30pm. They are expecting more than 20 organizations, including Alameda County Social Services, San Lorenzo Library, and Chabot College. San Lorenzo Adult School is located at: 820 Bockman Road, San Lorenzo.
Fall 2024 Job and Resource Fair
Looking for a job, job training or information about local resources? Visit Castro Valley Adult & Career Education, 4430 Alma Avenue, and check out employment opportunities, training programs, health services and local resources offered by more than a dozen companies and organizations. The event will be held in room 10 from 6:00- 8:00 pm.
Castro Valley Library and Rubicon Programs Job and Resource Fair
The Castro Valley Library and Rubicon Programs will hold a Job Fair at the library on Thursday, October 3rd from 10:30am to 12:30pm. Come learn about and meet with many different employers and local community resources. The following organizations and MORE will be present:
CRIL
Castro Valley Adult & Career Education Center
Hayward Adult School
Employment Development Dept (EDD)
Alameda County Social Services
Pacific Home Care Services
US Navy
El Timpano
ComForCare Home Care
Chabot College
Nightingale Home Care
Eden I&R Inc.
LAS HICAP
Castro Valley School District
Ruby’s Place
Chabot College
Davis Street Community Center
FREE Job and Resource Fair
Castro Valley Adult & Career Education is holding a job and resource fair on April 23rd from 6-8 pm. Come meet employers, get information on community resources and get your blood pressure taken by our Medical Assistant students. In attendance will be Comforcare Home Care, Rubicon Programs, ChildCare Careers, Castro Valley Unified School District, Pacific Homecare Services, Bridges to Jobs, Civicorps and more. The fair will be held in room 10.
Job Fair at Castro Valley Library
The Castro Valley Library and Rubicon Programs will hold a Job Fair at the library on Thursday, October 19 from 10:00am to 12:00pm. Come learn about and meet with many different employers and find the job of your dreams. The following employers and more will be present:
Alameda County Social Services
Amazon
Army National Guard
Childcare Careers
Castro Valley Adult School & Castro Valley Unified School District
Downtown Streets Team FedEx
Nightingale Home Care
Pacific State Petroleum
Rising Sun for Opportunity
Sysco Foods
Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center
U.S. Air Force & U.S. Navy
Free Career and Resource Fair
Come to Castro Valley Adult & Career Education on Thursday, April 20, from 6 to 8 pm for a free career and resource fair. There will be employers who are hiring, community agencies that offer support to the community and you can learn about job training at the adult school. No registration needed. located at: 4430 Alma Avenue in room 2.
Job Lab at CV Library
Beginning Monday, April 10, 2023, the Castro Valley Library is re-opening its popular Job Lab offering one-on-one help for jobseekers. Job Lab will be open every Monday from 12 to 2 pm.
Job Lab provides a quiet space for job seekers to use the library's laptops to work on employment-related tasks. Internet access is available as well as Microsoft Office 2016.
During this open lab time, you can:
• Update or create a results oriented resume
• Learn about LinkedIn
• Search for jobs online & through agencies
• Improve your interview skills
• Research competitive salary information
• Take practice tests for professional exams
• Explore a new career
• Access library databases to build new work skills
• Use the computers and printer for other employment-related needs
Experienced volunteers will be on hand to help those seeking employment with resumes, job searches, online applications and a wide range of other employment related activities. Use of computers and personal assistance is available on a walk-in basis.
CVUSD Job Fair
The Castro Valley Unified School District has openings for the 2022-2023 school year! Visit their job fair at Castro Valley High School (19400 Santa Maria Ave. Castro Valley) on Saturday, March 19 from 9 am to 12 pm to learn how you can become a member of the CVUSD. The District has openings for: Certificated Staff at all levels, Pre-K – 12, Paraprofessionals, Cafeteria Workers (Group testing for paraprofessionals and cafeteria workers available at 9:30 a.m), Clerical Staff, Custodial, and more. Apply online before the job fair to secure your interview timeslot: www.edjoin.org/CVUSD.