Resources

Jobs

One Stops are a good source for walk in assistance and they have staff ready to assist with resume writing, cover letters and most of the time have a representative from EDD right in there offices. You can find them at http://www.careeronestop.org/

The California State Employment Development Department web site is http://www.caljobs.ca.gov

Most government department’s human resources departments have web sites as well.

Most companies now offer applying right on line.

Union Jobs Clearinghouse is a central site for viewing open staffing and trades positions in organized labor that are now accepting applications or Trades & Apprenticeships.

There are some internships, particularly in the building trades that offer pay during training.

Education

If you are interested in going to school to learn new skills of enhance the skills you already have try a local adult school, skills center and/or occupational center. Many of these schools offer free or very low tuition for their classes and some have tuition assistance.

Some community colleges also offer technical and trade courses not to mention a community service office that have classes for particular occupations.

The Los Angeles County Regional Occupational Program is a collaborative of the Los Angeles County Office of Education and member Districts to deliver quality career preparation. For Students 16 years or older, in grades 11 or 12, adults needing job training, students or adults with special need.

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