Best Resources For LA Job Seekers
It is a new year and time for many positive changes. Perhaps it is time to try a new occupation. Whether you are searching for a job or would like to switch careers, the following centers are great resources to help job seekers in their search to advance their livelihoods.
Career One Stop
15400 Sherman Way Suite 140
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 781-2522
www.careeronestop.org
The Career One Stop is an excellent way to jumpstart a career. It offers valuable resources to people who are in search of a new job. Some their services include information on to create a resume and advice on writing a cover letter. There are even several tools that job seekers have access to, like web sites listing job leads and books with various companies' details included in them. This center includes pamphlets on various school and training programs so that participants can develop their skills and pursue an occupation they are interested in. It also includes resources for specific demographics such as ethnic groups, veterans, ex offenders, women, workers with disabilities and youth. However, one of the reasons why it is one of the best resources for job seekers is that there are staff members available to assist visitors with using computers, job searches and using office equipment.
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Chicana Service Action Center
315 W 9th Street, Suite 101
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 629-5800
This center provides up-to-date information on job fairs, internship opportunities and resources for veterans. It also gives insight on how to use social media to apply for jobs. This center helps job seekers access the Job Hunting Guide, a site that explains how to explore specific companies, offers pointers on how to create resumes and gives advice on how to prepare for a job interview. It also has direct access to daily laborer positions and specialized job training programs. It is unique from other centers in that it provides many resources for youth and aids the Latino community.
Los Angeles Urban League
3450 Mount Vernon Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 299-9660
www.laul.org
The Los Angeles Urban League has an amazing reputation built over 90 years on the job. It offers an assortment of services and strives to empower African American and other minority groups by preparing them to enter the work force. The unemployed can find job skills training and mentoring programs at this office. It also helps clients connect with facilities that offer classes on how to improve academic skills. The center also includes youth tutoring, technical assistance and job referrals.
CA State Employment Development Department
5301 Whittier Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90022
(818) 596-4420
www.caljobs.ca.gov
This agency has a tremendous amount of information for job seekers seeking to jumpstart their careers. It assists the Los Angeles community by facilitating self-help job clubs. The department helps job seekers register with job opening websites and gives referrals to other job assistance centers. It also provides the latest dates and locations on job fairs and events. It specializes in aiding women and veterans in their job searches. Many visit this center because the staff is adept in managerial skills, computers, technical studies and in career advising.
City of Los Angeles Community Development Department
1200 W 7th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 744-7170
www.ci.la.ca.us
The Community Development Department provides the public with many leads on how to secure a job. It offers a specific program for veterans. Visitors will find lists of the 18 work source centers in Los Angeles County. Job seekers can register on multiple online job boards, get direction on how to formalize a job search plan, sign up for career workshops and take part in job training programs.
Cassandra Bautista is a freelance writer from Los Angeles. Her work can be found at Examiner.com.
