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CAREER DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES

Apprenticeship Training Program
Looking for a Career!! Be part of an Apprenticeship Training Program and learn a Trade!! Please CLICK HERE.

California Career Zone
Career Zone is a proven, successful career exploration and planning system designed especially for students. Jobseekers, educators, and counselors will also benefit from the wealth of information on 900 occupations. Click here to get started

DCFS Careers  

East Los Angeles Skills Center
Start a New Career!! The East Los Angeles Skills Center, part of the Los Angeles Unified School District, provides job training and academic programs to prepare individuals for the world of work.

Job Corps
It's a free federal job training program. There are 110 Job Corps campuses across the nation, offering job training in more than 160 occupations. To be eligible you must:

  • Be between the ages of 16 and 24
  • Be a U.S. Citizen or legal resident
  • Meet the income guidelines (not hard to do!)
  • Be ready and willing to do it. Job Corps has some strict rules, and people who aren't serious about learning don't last. But 70 percent of the students who complete the program get jobs, go to college or join the military upon graduation. For MORE information, call 1-800-733-JOBS.
Hire LA's Youth
The City of Los Angeles and the Office of Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa present nine diverse youth programs that strive to provide employment opportunities to youth and young adults from ages 14-24.

L.A. Youth at Work
Do you want to increase your skills and knowledge on how to get a job? Do you want to have access to paid full-time, part-time, and seasonal positions? The Work Readiness Certificate is a portable credential that will put entry-level job seekers in the front of the line when looking for a job in L.A. Please visit a job skill workshop at LA Youth at Work to get your work readiness certificate. The program is aimed at young people, 16 - 24 years old.

Los Angeles Urban League
To enable African Americans and other minorities to secure economic self-reliance, parity, power and civil rights through advocacy activities and the provision of programs and services in our uniquely diversified city and region.

Macy's & Bloomingdale's Career after College

South Bay Center for Counseling, in partnership with area refineries and TIMEC has created education and training pathways to train area residents as refinery workers (Attachment)  

www.LAWA.ORG/BJRC  

Youth Opportunity Program
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES of Southern California is offering Transitional Services for Youth 14-21 years old. To register for services, please contact Connie Link or Adrian Figueroa at 323-223-1211 ext. 2335.

Job Related Expenses (Only for ILP eligible Youth, based on available ILP funds, please contact your ILP Coordinator)

You've got to spend money to make money. You can't show up for an office job wearing a T-shirt and shorts. No way. You might need to pay for parking. You might have to pay professional fees or annual union dues. To help launch your career and get you off on the right foot YDS will pay for:

  • Computers.
  • Tuition for Training (see Education section).
  • Uniforms, tools, union dues, and professional fees.
  • Transportation. If you're already employed or still looking for a job, get assistance for parking and local transportation.

Who is Eligible?
  • All ILP eligible youth seeking work or currently working.
How to Apply for Service:
  • Contact your CSW or DPO and Transition Coordinator with specific, documented requests that verify educational, vocational, or employment-related need for services or equipment.
  • Provide receipts and written cost estimates upon request.
For More Information Contact:
  • Your Transition Coordinator







 

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