Kern County Employers’ Training Resource helps local job seekers gain new skills

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Kern County Employers’ Training Resource is highlighting programs that help job seekers build new skills.

Danette Williams Joined Eyewitness News Mornings to share more details.

The “Skill Up America” program provides workers from a variety of industries with training that will help them gain more skills to advance in their careers or transition to a new one.

Resources are also available for displaced oil and gas workers.

An information session about no-cost programs and services for displaced oil industry workers is being held on February 25 at 9 a.m. at America’s Job Center of California on East Belle Terrace.

Those interested can RSVP by calling (661) 742-2217.

More information about the programs offered by Kern County Employers’ Training Resource can be found at employerstrainingresource.com.