Community Involvement, Jobs, Training and Facilities

Sierra Conservation Center recruiters in action

Sierra Conservation Center recruiters at a CDCR booth.
Recruiters hit multiple events in April and May.

CDCR’s Sierra Conservation Center recruiters attended multiple events in April and May, promoting the department’s career opportunities in the community.

The need for new applicants to fill open positions throughout the state drives recruitment efforts year-round.

The Sierra Conservation Center recruiters participated in the following events:

  • Pitman High School, Turlock, public safety event, April 8.
  • Asparagus Festival, Lodi, April 13.
  • In-Shape Gym, Manteca, April 15.
  • Bret Harte Union High School Career Fair, Angels Camp, April 17.
  • Hughson High School Career Day, Hughson, April 26.
  • Hughson Street Fair, two-day event, Hughson, April 26-27.
  • Weber Point Event Center Cinco de Mayo celebration and parade, Stockton, hosted by El Concilio California, May 4-5.
  • Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee, May 16-19.
  • Mariposa High School, Fire and Public Service class, Mariposa, May 28.
  • Stockton Ports Baseball Game, Banner Island Ballpark, Local Heroes Night, May 31.

Participating staff fostered a family-friendly atmosphere, educating children, young adults, and job seekers. The recruiters discussed what they do, how CDCR facilities are involved in the community and how people should always do the right thing even when no one is looking. 

Sierra Conservation Center recruiters plan to attend the following events:

  • Tuolumne County Fair, June 27-30
  • Stanislaus County Fair – July 5-14 (tentative)
  • California State Fair – July 25

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