I have read various accounts of the preparation military personnel receive to make the transition into civilian careers. Some of it has been praise, and some criticism. But, no matter what your experience is, if you think you might like to resettle to the Coachella Valley of course I would tell you that Riverside County is the premier (and the largest) single employer in the region.  But, that in itself wouldn’t be very helpful, would it?

 

I work cooperatively with the State Veteran Employment Services Specialists here at the Workforce Development Center in Indio, CA. I try to keep them up to date on the latest Desert job openings with the County government, and they also have contacts with private employers to help place Vets into jobs in this area. 

 

If you are out of the area and would like a real person to talk to about job prospects, you can give Alfred Carrizosa (VESS) with the State Employment Development Department, a call at (760) 863-2607. I give you Alfred’s name with a money-back guarantee that he is the nicest fellow you would ever want to meet.

 

As an example of County entry level positions, I have just given Alfred the job announcement for Sheriff 911 Communication Officers I or II; $15.97 - $25.15 hourly; full time positions in Indio and Blythe. Oh, I almost forgot… there is a $16,000 signing/retention bonus (for real)! 

 

If you don’t know the City of Blythe you will be pleased to find that it is along our Colorado River border with the State of Arizona, and close to the Nevada resort town of Laughlin. I think I heard a promo for a new (Vegas style) television drama they are going to be shooting there. 

 

Well, I want to rap up by wishing everyone transitioning from military service a terrific holiday, and a civilian-employed New Year.