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Resource Guide
Resources for Job Seekers Veterans
America’s Job Centers (AJCC) WeHo Works Veteran Services
Job seekers and businesses alike can access In partnership with the City of West We support all military veterans with special
a comprehensive range of employment Hollywood, we offer individualized career programs for women veterans and post-
services at no cost, from training opportunities coaching, skills assessment, workshops, 9/11 veterans by providing career coaching,
and placement assistance to candidate access to job listings and on-site employer assessments to identify transferable skills,
recruitment, at the America’s Job Centers of recruitment for job seekers and local training in high growth career sectors, plus job
California, operated by JVS SoCal in West L.A. businesses at the WeHo Works Career search skills and job placement assistance.
and Antelope Valley, as well as Downtown L.A., Center. Located in the West Hollywood The JVS Veterans First team partners closely
site of the first Veterans AJCC at Bob Hope Library, we also offer job training for with the L.A. County Veterans America’s Job
Patriotic Hall. We also partner with nonprofit eligible clients as well as referrals to Center at Bob Hope Patriotic Hall to maximize
AYE at the South L.A. AJCC on the campus of community partners for additional services veterans’ benefits, services and training
Southwest College. and support. opportunities.
JVS Works® Free Career Training Programs WoMentoring
BankWork$® HealthWorks® WoMentoring
In partnership with Southern California’s top This tuition-free program trains individuals for This innovative six-month career development
banking institutions, our team prepares job entry level careers in the healthcare industry as program offers women with defined career
seekers for positions in the financial services Certified Nurse Assistants. JVS HealthWorks® objectives the unique opportunity to be
industry as a first step on a career ladder provides intensive case management, job paired with a mentor who is an established
that offers extraordinary potential. This free retention guidance and follow-up services. professional in the mentee’s field of choice.
intensive eight week program offers targeted Graduates are eligible to participate in the This partnership enables mentees to focus on
job training, placement support and post- Career Pathways Program which offers personal and professional growth, broaden
employment coaching. JVS BankWork$® has career advancement resources and includes a their networks and receive encouragement
achieved a solid track record in the placement range of services including one-on-one career and coaching in order to reach customized
and retention rates of its graduates. counseling and career planning. career goals.
ApartmentWorks® CareerWork$ Medical®
Conducted in partnership with the CareerWork$ Medical is a free 8-week
National Apartment Association, JVS training program that prepares participants
ApartmentWorks® is a nationally recognized for non-clinical positions within the healthcare
free job training course for apartment industry. This intensive program offers job
maintenance technicians, a high-demand training, job placement assistance and ongoing
profession. The program offers job placement coaching for career advancement. Graduates
assistance and ongoing coaching. Apartment find a pathway to fulfilling, lasting careers in a
maintenance technicians earn an excellent fast-growing field and enjoy stable income and
starting salary as well as benefits and benefits.
opportunities for advancement.
Disability & Assessment Refugees & Immigrants GAIN/GROW
Sunny and Alvin Grossblatt Global Refugees & Immigrants GAIN / GROW
Skills Assessment Center Through case management, job search JVS SoCal and MAXIMUS partner to help
The Center offers comprehensive vocational assistance, placement and follow-up thousands of participants get the skills and
evaluations to individuals with a broad support, we serve newly arrived refugees resources they need to become self-sufficient
range of disabilities, welfare to work clients, and immigrants who face the challenge of through L.A. County’s Greater Avenues for
refugees, immigrants and career professionals adjusting to a new language and culture, Independence (GAIN) program. JVS SoCal
in transition. The Center specializes in the use while starting their lives in the United States. also provides valuable job preparation and
of assistive technology and staff is trained in These individuals have often experienced job search skills to clients of L.A. County’s
ergonomics. It is the only facility in Southern trauma and bring limited skills and job history General Relief Opportunities for Work
California offering full vocational evaluations or face obstacles in transferring previous (GROW).
to individuals who are totally blind. training or career experience to the American
workplace.
Serving the Jewish Community Resources for Businesses
The Ezra Network & Scholarship Program Business Development
Career Focus In partnership with private donors, we Our expert team works with employers to
The Ezra Network is an initiative of the administer a scholarship program dedicated maximize their most valuable asset – their
Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles, to providing need-based financial aid to workforce. We assess a company’s training
in partnership with JVS SoCal and other qualified Jewish students. Since its founding objectives for both incumbent and new
agencies, offering individualized career in 1972, the program has awarded over workers, develop a customized plan and
counseling, job search and placement 5,000 scholarships totaling over $9.5 million. assist in securing funds from the State
services in Los Angeles, the San Fernando Recipients pursue both undergraduate and of California Employment Training Panel
Valley and the South Bay. The Career Focus graduate degrees at colleges, universities (ETP), which was established to ensure that
Program provides one on one assessment and vocational schools nationwide, and businesses throughout the state remain
and intensive career development counseling become part of the active and growing Alumni competitive and profitable. The goal is to help
with a nationally certified Association upon graduation. businesses thrive, expand their workforce and
career counselor. contribute to the growth of the local economy.
Our Mission
Building better lives, one job at a time by empowering individuals to achieve dignity and economic
independence through sustainable employment.
Youth
Los Angeles County Youth Jobs Youth Development Santa Monica Community
(LACYJ) Services Program Youth Program
The Los Angeles County Youth Program Through the Community College Foundation, Operating within the City of Santa Monica
was created to provide services to youth who career coaches and outreach coordinators and targeted area high schools, this program
come from economically and educationally deliver a variety of life skills workshops, provides career planning services, job
disadvantaged families in Los Angeles community resources, and mentoring to foster search assistance and work experience to
County. We enhance youth development in youth ages 16 to 21 to help their transition into opportunity youth ages 16 to 24. SMCYP
the areas of education, by promoting long- adulthood. Program participants are offered assists youth to overcome barriers to
term intervention strategies to improve skills, employment and educational opportunities, employment and reach educational goals
leadership and pre-employment preparation. financial assistance, daily living, survival, and through internships and intensive coaching
interpersonal skills and computer training. and case management.
WIOA Youth Programs
This Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) program serves out-of-school youth ages 17 to 24 in Los Angeles County. Participants
receive an array of services from job readiness workshops to college and career exploration, vocational training, financial literacy, work
experience and on-the-job training opportunities in the
local community.
Our Partners
LA County
Providing Hope and Economic Opportunity For All
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