Madison College’s Goodman South Campus recently held a bilingual job fair aimed at providing employment opportunities to the Latinx community in the area. The event saw the participation of 28 companies from the government, healthcare, construction, and hospitality sectors looking to hire potential job seekers. Student Support Counselor at Madison College, Ileana Rodriguez, emphasized that such events play a crucial role in establishing connections between companies seeking bilingual employees and the job seekers. Speaking in the same vein, Nicole Sandoval, the Latino Community Liaison added that people of all cultural backgrounds who speak different languages are welcome to attend.

Damira Grady, Madison College’s VP of Culture, Climate, and Community, underlined how such events contribute to curbing unemployment rates. Indeed, the state’s Department of Workforce Development reports that Wisconsin’s unemployment rate stands at a relatively low 2.9%, below the national average of 4.1%.

Regardless of the opportunities these types of events present, some job seekers may still struggle to find work or may suddenly find themselves jobless due to unforeseen circumstances. For those located in California, the Employment Development Department (EDD) can provide unemployment benefits to the eligible individuals affected by job loss. If you find yourself needing assistance in navigating through the unemployment claims process in California, the website eddcaller.com offers guides and advice on how to contact the EDD, how to get through to them, or even how to get a hold of EDD customer service. With this resource, it is possible to get the help you need promptly and efficiently.