RIVCO Workforce Development Center

Highly recommended for help being stirred to better professionalism. Jason Gilbert is highly attentive and chock full of useful knowledge that is practical and can give one an edge when wanting to separate themselves from the pack. You get back what you put into it! Keep up the great work and thank you!

I was informed of this place by my local Veterans office. I was surprised when I walked in and was greeting by Mr. Gilbert who is the person who heads up the Veterans side of their services. He was very brief and told me to attend orientation and left them room. Then another person came in and took my information. I left feeling like I was not very important, but figured I would attend orientation anyway. Today is the day of orientation and surprisingly only about 8 people showed up. The orientation began with Jason starting to explain the program and how it works, then he lost me and my respect for his ability to perform his job, and abilities to assist any veteran who has a degree or two into the workforce in a career that does not include washing windows. Jason seemed like a nice enough person and maybe he does not get the praises he so desperately craves. Ok so when you start to brag about accolades and accomplishments it is easy to see that you can claim to have established the largest job fair in Southern Ca., but the reality is you were tasked to come up with a few employers from your local area who may be interested in having a booth. Clearly he is under appreciated and has been given very little kudos. So my hats off to you Jason. Now if you are a Veteran and are seeking some real assistance this is not the best place, especially if you retired, hold a degree, or possessed the rank of E-​8 or above when you left service. The good news is there are places out there that are better and more established and due to Unilocal policies I cannot promote, however I can say that if you are a Veteran in need and have gotten lack luster service from places like this please feel free to comment. $ 10.00 an hour get real, that would not cover the gas bill in my truck.

I attended a Boot Camp for Resume and interview. The boot camp was 4 days from 9 to 4. I attended day one and was nervous and not sure to about this boot camp. I slowly started to understand the highly skilled and qualified instructors. By day 3 I was a different person and I had a great understanding of how to make my resume work for me and my interview skills that will make me stand out from the rest and possibly get me the job. Your self confidence level sky rockets just by understanding the the technics they have to offer. I recommend this boot camp to anyone who has not been on a interview in years. This boot camp is a great program that work force has to offer. This boot camp is also offer it in different city too. Thank you Vivian, Joe, and Veda you are all great at what you do here at Work force. I look forward to writing Vivian that take you letter!

The veterans side of this office is unprofessional. They absolutely need better training to assist veterans. The first time, I was provided completely wrong information about applying for a program, once I got out of the Air Force. I think the VSG just 100% made the answer up, to my question. I knew he didn’t have clue what he was talking about. So I walked across the hall to the workforce side and was told the correct information. (The VSG’s answer could of SERIOUSLY effected the statues of my income.)
He claimed the only way I could apply for this program is by filling out this 25 page application and mailing it in, then waiting and hoping I filled it out right. Instead I applied over the phone and it took 10 minutes, and I was instantly approved.
The second time, I had a simple question about employers in the area, who hire veterans. I was the only customer in the office. I waited and watched them goofing around with their walkie talkies for twenty minutes just to be turned away. They completely refused to help me in anyway because I wasn’t register on the website. I was provided ZERO information, even though I literally just finished serving for my country.
Update:
So, I tried to give this place a third chance, because I am a veteran and I should have access to the services they offer. I arrived at 12:45, and the VSG was suppose to back from lunch at 1:00. Of course, he came strolling in at 1:20, twenty minutes late. When I told him «I am looking for resources and information about employers who have veteran preference.» Unbelievably, he appeared to have no clue how to answer my question.
I was registered for the websites, so they had no excuse to turn me away. But, this time the excuse was my job resume was not updated (which is complete non-​sense, my resume has not changed since I made it 6 months ago)… Really, it just comes across as an excuse to get out of work.
So, its either I get provided the wrong information or none at all. I was completely respectful, and direct throughout the entire process, so it was not based on my attitude or my question.
He gave no information to answer my question or assist me in anyway. He referred me to the website, and told me to come back later. I am an Air force Vet, just finished college, I am the perfect candidate for a great employer. Instead of them assisting me, they brushed me off like the last two times.
I went to the San Diego WorkForce Development Center/​Vet Service Office and the experience was like night day. I can’t say enough nice things about the people and the service! I was treated respectfully, and professionally,