March 10, 2026
Connecting Job-Seekers to Careers in Public Service
City staff recently connected with over 300 local residents at the Public Service & Local Government Career Expo in Vacaville. Representatives from Police, Public Works, Parks & Recreation, and Human Resources were on site to discuss the essential roles that keep our community running and to share the benefits of a career in public service. This event was a valuable opportunity to meet directly with job-seekers eager to make an impact.
January 29,2026
Job Fair Support for Anheuser-Busch Employees
On January 29, City staff proudly partnered with the Solano Workforce Development Board at a targeted job fair supporting employees affected by the Anheuser-Busch plant closure.
Our team went beyond the call of duty distributing flyers, meeting one-on-one with attendees to help translate their industrial experience into local government opportunities. The event served approximately 130 participants, providing hands-on guidance with our applicant tracking system and personalized advice on aligning industrial skills with City positions that match their interests and qualifications.
We are grateful to collaborate with regional partners to support these skilled workers as they transition to their next career chapter. By demystifying the government hiring process, we’re working to help keep our workforce resilient, employed, and local!
January 13,2026
Workforce Development Support
The City of Fairfield connected Workforce Development Board of Solano County staff with brewery leadership in late December to begin Rapid Response planning. During the first week of January, WDB teams went on site to meet directly with employees and share information on available services, including resume preparation, job search coaching, and guidance on completing unemployment paperwork.
A job fair for dislocated workers is planned for late January, and businesses interested in participating are encouraged to contact the Workforce Development Board of Solano County
December 18, 2025
City and regional workforce partners are mobilizing a rapid response to support 238 Anheuser-Busch brewery employees, following updates shared at the December 16 Fairfield City Council meeting. The briefing also addressed the announced closure of the Valero refinery in Benicia, a regional event expected to impact nearly 3,000 workers across Solano County.
The Solano Workforce Development Board reported active coordination with Anheuser-Busch leadership. Workforce teams plan to be on site January 8 and 9, 2026, to provide direct access to employment services, retraining options, and career planning support. A career faire is scheduled for January 29, 2026, connecting impacted workers with employers seeking experienced talent.
The Employment Development Department will assist affected workers with unemployment filings and review available benefits beyond severance packages.
A video from the December 16 City Council meeting is available here.
