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Congrats to our recent cohort of forklift trainees! #Forklift operation, Hazmat, and other certifications can help jobseekers connect to new employment and earn more $$$. If you're ready to level up and certify your workplace skills, go to rubiconprograms.org/get-help to get started.
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The polls are open in CA until 8pm! #Vote in person or drop off your completed ballot at a polling place or official election dropbox. Remember, you can still register in person and vote today in CA.
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Rubicon Programs and Rubicon Landscape Group are #hiring! Come join our team of changemakers who are building an East Bay without poverty.
To see all of our open positions in administration, programs, and landscape, go to rubiconprograms.org/about/ca….
#jobs #NonprofitJobs
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Congrats to our Participant Advisory Board (PAB) for being selected for the Equity in Action Award at this year's East Bay Philanthropy Awards! The PAB were selected for their work connecting unhoused families with stable, permanent housing.
Read more at eastbayleadershipcouncil.com….
The Contra Costa BOS voted 5-0 to APPROVE the community recommendations for the Office of Racial Equity and Social Justice. Rubicon is proud of our role in the committee and our community members who showed up to help shape the #ORESJ.
Full announcement: mailchi.mp/f7d9aee4ff83/ores…
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Today is the first day of Native American Heritage Month! Native American people come from many regions and represent a rich diversity of cultures and traditions. How will you celebrate Native American Heritage this month?
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #NativeAmericanHeritage
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Happy #Halloween! Stay safe and have fun out there tonight.
If you're ready to trade in your Rubicon Programs Employee costume for the real thing, check out our current job openings at rubiconprograms.org/about/ca….
#HappyHalloween #StaySafe #SpiritHalloween
It's National Disability Employment Awareness Month (#NDEAM), and this year’s theme is “Disability: Part of the Equity Equation.” Rubicon Programs & Rubicon Landscape know that our diversity is our strength, and we welcome and celebrate staff of all abilities to join our work.
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How would you use some extra #money every paycheck? From skills certification to employer introductions, our career experts can connect you with the resources you can use to increase your income and give your career a boost. Go to rubiconprograms.org/get-help to get started today.
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Today is the CA online and mail-in deadline to register to vote! Go to registertovote.ca.gov/ to register now or check your status.
If you miss today's deadline, you still have the option to register in person for same day voting. Learn how at tinyurl.com/sameday22
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#Congrats to all of the honorees we celebrated at today's Stepping Stones! Whether you completed the Foundations or Back to Families workshops, received a skill certification, or achieved an #employment milestone, we are so proud of you and all of your #accomplishments.
#Education for adults looks different for each of us. Whether you're interested in pursuing a college degree, getting certified in a trade, or sharpening your career #skills, we want you to pursue the path that's right for you. Go to rubiconprograms.org/get-help to get started today.
Rubicon's 2022 Voter Guide is now available for CA propositions and select local measures in Contra Costa and Alameda Counties. Go to rubiconprograms.org/news/blo… to read about our stances and recommendations for the upcoming Nov. 8 election. #Election2022 #Vote
We have another full week of #events at Rubicon! Go to rubiconprograms.org/news/eve… for more information and to sign up for the events you're interested in attending. All of the listed jobseeker and community events are free and open to the public. #hiring #jobs
Reminder: there's still time to join our community listening session in East Contra Costa County this Wed! Participants will receive a $50 gift card for their time, and food will be provided at the event. Go to rubiconprograms.org/news/eve… for more info and the registration email.
Calling our East Contra Costa County neighbors: What are the most important priorities impacting the quality of life for you, your family, and your community? Tell us what keeps you connected in East Contra Costa at our upcoming listening session... 1/2
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We have a full lineup of employment #events over the next two weeks. From #JobClub to resource fairs, we're bound to have something that will help you advance your career! Go to rubiconprograms.org/news/eve… to learn more about all of the upcoming virtual and in-person events. #hiring
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We believe that everyone deserves to be seen, accepted, and respected for who they are, no matter their gender identity, sexual orientation, or gender expression. We strive to create a workplace of belonging for all, which takes ongoing anti-oppression work.
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Rubicon is closed today in observance of #IndigenousPeoplesDay. Go to native-land.ca/ to search your address and learn more about the history and current efforts of the people indigenous to the region you call home.
#IndigenousPeoples #OhloneLand #Ohlone
Our friends @CoCoHealth & Family Justice Center are hosting a mobile vaccine clinic this week in Antioch. They are offering FREE 1st and 2nd doses of Monkeypox (MPX) and COVID-19 vaccines to eligible community members. Visit cchealth.org/mpx for eligibility guidelines.
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We’re grateful to @Safeway and their generous customers who donated to the #BoostTheirAbility fundraising campaign. As their charity partner, we received an $8000 grant that will help us provide jobseeker services at the Eden Area AJCC. #Safeway #SafewayFoundation
.@POTUS is pardoning all prior Federal offenses for simple possession of marijuana, alleviating some of the burden of criminal convictions for 1000s in our communities. Rubicon supports this action and echoes the call for governors to do the same for state offenses. @GavinNewsom
The #ORESJ Final Report is a call to action to address the harms that racial inequity in the government causes our communities, particularly Black, Brown, Indigenous, and low-income communities. #ShowUp4RacialEquity Sign up to support: tinyurl.com/voteoresj
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We know air pollution causes serious health problems. Californians shoulder the burden of nearly 50% of them in the U.S., and low-income communities are among the hardest hit. Help us clear the air by joining our @CleanAirDay pledge at cleanairday.org/pledge/indiv….
#CleanAirDayCA
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We have a full lineup this week at Rubicon! Check out our event schedule at rubiconprograms.org/news/eve… to learn more about this week's offerings and attend.
#Events #Employment #JobSearch #Resources #WIOA @amazon
#Congrats to all of the Fall '22 ALPHA grads! We're so proud of all of the steps you've taken on your journeys, and we're cheering you on all the way.
If you've been impacted by the justice system, come check us out. Our next ALPHA cohort begins 11/14. rubiconprograms.org/get-help
#DidYouKnow: certifications for warehouse and other jobs can cost $100s, but our participants have access to free training and certification to help achieve their career goals. Help certify the next cohort of skilled #BayArea workers by giving today at rubiconprograms.org/donate.
#Thanks to the many employers, community agencies, and jobseekers who made last week's Eden Area AJCC Job and Resource Fair a huge #success! We're grateful for your #partnership in connecting the #community with tools and opportunities to #thrive.
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"We must be impatient for change. Let us remember that our voice is a precious gift and we must use it." -Claudia Flores
What is your favorite quote from a #Latinx activist? Share it w/ us in the comments! #LatinxHeritageMonth #OurHeritageMonth #VivaLaRaza #HispanicHeritageMonth
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#Congrats to all the participants we #honored at today's Stepping Stones celebration! Whether you completed Foundations, Back to Family, or reached a career milestone, we're so proud of the work you've done to get here. We can't wait to #celebrate your next achievements soon!
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It's #BlackWomensEqualPayDay, when the median wage for Black women catches up to the 2021 median wage of white men. Go to time.com/6215269/black-woman… to read @TaifaButler's article in @TIME about what this means, how we got here, and what we can do to close the gap in our lifetime.
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Today is #NationalVoterRegistrationDay! If you're in CA, you can visit sos.ca.gov/elections/cavoter to register or check your status. It only takes a few minutes!
If you're outside of CA, go to vote.gov to find the voter registration information for your state. #vote
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We have a stacked lineup this week at Rubicon! Join one of our events to get connected to employers and resources that will propel your career forward.
All events are free and open to the public, and space is limited. Go to rubiconprograms.org/news/eve… for more info and to register.
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Darcy found herself with a lot of #skills but few resources after being released from incarceration. Less than one year after she came to Rubicon, Darcy found full-time employment and is on her way to building a new #career.
Read more of Darcy's story at rubiconprograms.org/impact/p…
Today is the first day of #Latinx Heritage Month! Latinx people represent a diversity of cultures and histories, and we celebrate their heritage from Sep. 15-Oct. 15 during this national observation. How will you celebrate Latinx Heritage this month?
#LatinxHeritageMonth
#Congratulations to Rubicon's Director of Development Jennifer Berger for being named a Raise Awards 2022 Fundraiser of the Year! Read more about Jennifer's work and the #award at the link below.
rubiconprograms.org/news/blo…
#Raise2022 #FearlessFundraiser
It's Int'l Update Your #Resume Month, which means there's no better time to connect with one of our career experts. They'll help you update or create a resume and more to support your search for your next great #career move.
Got to rubiconprograms.org/get-help to connect today.
This week at Rubicon: We have two #WIOA info sessions available for virtual and in-person attendees, plus a virtual #JobClub with @bcoeb2w. Go to rubiconprograms.org/news/eve… for more information and to get the virtual meeting links. #events #OnlineEvent #ConcordCA
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Proposed changes to #TitleIX will extend protections to #LGBTQIA+ individuals, if adopted. You still have time to make your voice heard and support LGBTQIA+ students by submitting public commentary at the link below. Submissions close at 8:59 PM PDT.
regulations.gov/commenton/ED…
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Moms in the US are paid 58 cents for every dollar paid to dads, and the pay disparity is even greater for Latinx, Black, and Native mothers.
What does your employer do to ensure #PayEquity? Let us know in the comments!
#EqualPayDay #EqualPay #MomsEqualPayDay
#Thanks to our employer partners who joined us over the past 2 weeks for Hiring Weeks at the AJCC! We appreciate your time connecting with our participants and the community.
@powerpersonnel @homeinstead @HomecarePacific @brightstarcare @caring_ways @amazon @fedex @balancestaffco
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Media Advisory: Rubicon Participants Create Path to Housing for Richmond Families
Click the link below to read about how members of Rubicon's PAB are working with the City of Richmond and local landlords to connect unhoused families with stable #housing.
rubiconprograms.org/news/blo…
Check out our events online and in-person this week at Rubicon! All are free and open to the public.
Go to rubiconprograms.org/news/eve… for details and event links.
#Hiring #Jobs #WIOA #JobClub #EmployerSpotlight #FreeEvent @eosits @martinezadulted
The #BayArea is under an #ExcessiveHeatWarning through Tuesday. If you need access to a free public space to #CoolDown, click the links below to find a #CoolingCenter near you.
Alameda County: veoci.com/v/p/dashboard/ewxv…
Contra Costa County: contracosta.ca.gov/CivicAler…
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What makes a #quality job? To start, a quality #job should offer work/life balance, a #LivingWage, #benefits like health insurance and a 401k, and opportunities for promotions and advancement. What else do you think a quality job should offer?
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New #Blog Alert! August is #WellnessMonth, but ending the month doesn't mean de-prioritizing your #wellness! Read some tips from Adriana Ponce-Matteucci on how you can prioritize your wellness with simple daily actions.
Go to rubiconprograms.org/news/blo… to read the article.
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#Congratulations to all of the participants that we recognized at today's Stepping Stones celebration! We can't wait to #celebrate even more milestones with you in the future.
#Congrats #Achievements #Accomplishments #SteppingStones #YouDidIt
