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County launches rapid response and job fair after Spreckels sugar plant layoffs; Aug. 8 hiring event planned
Summary
Imperial County workforce officials held two on‑site rapid response sessions for dislocated Spreckels employees, reported roughly 400 direct and about 600 indirect jobs affected, and announced an Aug. 8 job fair at Imperial Valley Mall to connect displaced workers with employers.
Imperial County workforce and economic development staff told the Board of Supervisors on July 22 that they are running rapid response outreach and planning a large job fair to assist employees displaced by the closure of the Spreckels sugar plant.
Priscilla Lopez, director of the county’s Workforce and Economic Development Office, described two rapid response sessions held July 18 using a mobile unit and partners including the Imperial Irrigation District, the office of U.S. Rep. Raul Ruiz, California Employment Development Department, Department of Social Services, Center for Employment Training and the Imperial…
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