Disabilities service in Fresno ending program, putting dozens of jobs in jeopardy
A California nonprofit serving adults with disabilities will shutter a program site in Fresno, potentially resulting in dozens of layoffs.
Central Valley Training Center, Inc. notified the state on Monday of its plans to lay off 63 workers at the organization’s Fresno-based RAPID South program.
The California Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification, also known as the WARN Act, requires employers to give 60-days’ notice before a mass layoff, plant closure or relocation. The layoffs will go into effect on Friday, Aug. 1, state records show.
CVTC’s Rapid South mobile crisis response service will be closing on September 1, 2025, said CEO Bud Mullanix.
“While changes like this can be significant, this decision is part of a broader effort to ensure we’re operating as efficiently and effectively as possible to support our long-term mission,” Mullanix said in a statement. “Please know that this transition is being handled with careful planning, and we are committed to supporting every staff member through the process.”
Mullanix said opportunities for internal transfers and continued employment within the organization has been shared with impacted employees. Actual layoffs are likely to be minimal, he said.
“We are incredibly grateful for the dedication, care, and energy our employees have contributed to this location and our participants. Their impact on the individuals we serve has been immeasurable, and we’re proud of what we’ve accomplished together,” Mullanix said.
CVTC was founded in Stockton in 1982 and was one of the first day programs in California designed specifically to support individuals who may need behavioral management services, according to the group’s LinkedIn page.
Currently, the organization employs approximately 600 employees and provides services in several Central Valley cities including Fresno, Madera, Modesto, Sacramento, Stockton and Visalia.
Mullanix said the decision to close the program was to refocus the organization’s direction on its strengths.
CVTC is financially strong and is opening four new offices this year, he said.
This story was originally published June 5, 2025 at 2:20 PM.
