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The South Los Angeles Tech Academy, is a 15 session course designed to expose high-school youth to the technology industry through hands-on programming instruction, guests speakers from the industry, and trips to tech businesses.  Youth who complete the Academy will increase knowledge of career paths and educational opportunities in the technology industry, will increase soft skills related to career success, will increase interactions with professionals from the technology industry; and will state an intent to attend college.

The Academy emphasizes knowledge and skills needed to work beyond entry level, including positions in accounting, management, marketing, and human resources management.  Experiential instruction will include interaction with industry professionals and field trips to businesses in these industries.

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Support Solutions is a non-profit offering employment opportunities and service navigation to homeless individuals in the San Gabriel Valley. Their “You’re Hired!” program helps develop all types of work readiness skills including resume building, job interview practice, job placement, and financial literacy information. To be eligible, you must be homeless, at least 30 days clean and sober, able to work independently and full time, and have identification. If you do not have identification, this organization can help.

The LA Hospitality Training Academy is a free, unpaid training program for anyone interested in the hospitality or food service field. They offer certification to become a line cook, bartender or barista, or hospitality worker at LAX. They also host vocational ESL classes, which helps those learning English practice technical terminology and develop an understanding of workplace culture.

Every 10 years, the United States government takes a census collecting data on all residents of the country such as age, address, and occupation. The 2020 Census is recruiting thousands of workers across the country for door-to-door and office positions. This is a temporary position. Pay rates are adjusted by city and are available for viewing online. The pay range for Los Angeles County is $17.00-21.00 an hour. Adults over the age of 18 who have a social security card number may apply, with no resume or prior work experience required. 

As an initiative from the City of Los Angeles, these centers offer youth ages 16-24 career guidance, job skills training, computer and typing training, and mentorship. They have locations throughout the San Fernando Valley as well as the Los Angeles area.

The “Explorer Program” is meant for youth who are interested in becoming firefighters to learn about the department and fire service. Youth get hands on training and the chance to talk to real firefighters in the field about the job.

This city program provides internship opportunities with local businesses, arts organizations, non-profits, and government agencies. It also arranges speakers to high schools from local businesses, and allows youth to job shadow a variety of different locations.

An initiative by Mayor Eric Garcetti, Hire LA’s Youth is a program to support youth ages 14-24 to find internships. After completing a job skills workshop, youth will receive a “work readiness certification”. Youth will also receive one-on-one job search help, resume guidance, and consistent job leads. The website also has a tips section which talks about how to apply, how to stand out, and how to succeed in a new job.

https://www.layouthatwork.org/youth

This job training program serves low-income or high-risk 16 to 19 year old youth who live in Santa Clarita. After applying online, youth are interviewed and potentially hired by the City of Santa Clarita. Afterwards they hold paid internships at local job sites for 8-12 weeks. To increase their employability, youth also attend skill-building classes while in the program.

JVS offers multiple career programs tailored to specific groups. Youth 16+ are able to receive job readiness and career exploration help, work experience programs, and mentorship. JVS also offers programs specifically for youth on probation. Women can participate in the WoMentoring six month long career guidance program that matches each participant with a mentor in their desired field.

They exist in the following locations under the names in parentheses: Antelope Valley (AJCC), Chatsworth (GAIN), Palmdale (GAIN), Santa Clarita (GAIN), Lancaster (GROW), Pasadena (GROW), Sun Valley (GROW), West Hollywood (JVS), Glendale (GROW), Southwest College (AJCC), and West Los Angeles (AJCC).