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LAUSD Division of Adult and Career Education Career-Technical Education
The LAUSD DACE Career Technical Education (CTE) program provides adults with very low-cost, high-quality, and accessible job training in high demand areas, located in friendly, community-based public schools. If you need help with basic skills to support your job training, they provide it for free.
♣ Agriculture and Natural Resources
♣ Arts, Media and Entertainment
♣ Building and Construction Trades
♣ Business and Finance
♣ Education, Child Development and Family Services
♣ Energy, Environment and Utilities
♣ Engineering and Architecture
♣ Fashion and Interior Design
♣ Health Science and Medical Technology
♣ Hospitality, Tourism and Recreation
♣ Information and Communication Technology
♣ Manufacturing and Product Development
♣ Marketing, Sales and Service
♣ Public Services
♣ Transportation
http://wearedace.org/career-technical-education-cte/
Video: https://youtu.be/-O0kAAqE56g
Affordable Job Training and Degrees at Community Colleges
Community Colleges offer a wide range of affordable, quality job and career training programs, in addition to degree programs. You don’t have to sign up for a degree- there are many shorter- term certificate programs offered that can get you on your way to a good paying job in a short period of time. Start you search here:
http://californiacommunitycolleges.cccco.edu/Students.aspx
http://californiacommunitycolleges.cccco.edu/ProgramstoWatch.aspx
http://californiacommunitycolleges.cccco.edu/FindACollege
For foster youth: http://www.student.cacollegepathways.org/
Women In Non Traditional Employment Roles
"To train, educate and prepare women and youth for transformative careers in the construction industry."
WOMEN IN NON TRADITIONAL EMPLOYMENT ROLES, 4741 EAST CESAR E CHAVEZ AVENUE, EAST LOS ANGELES, CA, 90022 (213)749-3970 INFO@WINTERWOMEN.ORG
https://www.facebook.com/winteronline/
Apprenticeship- Get paid to learn from the experts in their fields
A union apprenticeship is an excellent career choice if you like to work with your hands; are willing to serve an apprenticeship for up to five years, depending on the trade you select; have dexterity, mechanical ability, problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a team; want to earn a living wage and good benefits; and want the opportunity to advance in your career.
http://www.calapprenticeship.org/
Here’s a list of Southern CA apprenticeships programs in many trades with more info:
http://www.abramfriedmanoc.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=252054&type=d&pREC_ID=577054
Search available apprenticeship programs by selecting a California county and an occupation group at https://www.dir.ca.gov/databases/das/aigstart.asp
Foundation for Second Chances
A non-profit organization founded in 2004 to make sure that our children are being provided with the basic necessities such as a quality education, the opportunity to flourish in a safe and nurturing environment, an opportunity to build self-confidence and self-esteem, and the ability to achieve. 3734 West Slauson Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90043 O: 213.627.1745 | E: info@ffscinc.org
FB: https://www.facebook.com/ffscinc/
Are you the first in your family to go to college?
There's something special about being the first…especially being the first in your family to attend and graduate from college. I'm First! is an online community for first-generation college students—and their supporters. Hear inspiring stories and share your own, discover colleges that care about first-gen students, find answers to your questions about college, and receive guidance on the road to and through college.
http://www.imfirst.org/#overview
Twitter: https://twitter.com/imfirstgen
FB: https://www.facebook.com/imfirstgen
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imfirstgen/
Job Corps
FB: https://www.facebook.com/doljobcorps/
Twitter: xhttps://twitter.com/thejobcorps?lang=en
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doljobcorps/?hl=en
Most Job Corps students live on our campuses and usually live and train at the center closest to home. Some centers, however, have a non-residential option that allows students to live at home during training. Residents live in a furnished dorm room with several roommates. The dorms include lounges with televisions, workout spaces, and laundry facilities. Additionally, you receive three meals a day, a center uniform, clothing for career training, class supplies, basic medical care, a twice-monthly stipend for toiletries and other necessities, sheets and towels, and access to phones and computers.
First Place for Youth
Support, Housing, Education and Job Training for Foster Youth and Those Transitioning out of the Foster System.
“We support young people in finding a safe place to live, get their first job, and keep going in school. Together, our programs at First Place provide California’s most vulnerable young people with the tools they need to reach their full potential in school, work, and life.”
http://www.firstplaceforyouth.org/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/FirstPlaceforYouth
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstplaceforyouth/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/FPFY
Koreatown: 213.835.2700
South Los Angeles (Leimert Park): 213.279.2785
YouthBuild
“There are at least 2.3 million low-income 16 – 24-year-olds in the United States who are neither in school nor employed. All are in urgent need of pathways to jobs, education, entrepreneurship, and other opportunities leading to productive and contributing livelihoods. YouthBuild programs provide those pathways by unleashing the positive energy of low-income young people to rebuild their communities and their lives, breaking the cycle of poverty with a commitment to work, education, community, and family. “
Find a program near you: https://www.youthbuild.org/program-directory
Twitter: https://twitter.com/youthbuildusa
L.A. Cash For College
L.A. Cash for College helps students achieve their college aspirations through a three step process that informs, assists and rewards students and families throughout the Los Angeles region. Since 2002, we have helped more than 238,000 students and their families prepare for college and apply for financial aid.
http://www.lacashforcollege.org/
http://www.lacashforcollege.org/preparing_for_college all about college
FB: https://www.facebook.com/LACash4College/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/lacash4college
http://www.lacashforcollege.org/financial_aid_for_minorities
L.A. Economic & Workforce Development Department
Lots of good stuff here for all kinds of job seekers:
https://www.jobsla.org/vosnet/Default.aspx
http://ewddlacity.com/index.php/employment-services/youth-age-16-24
FB: https://www.facebook.com/LAEWDD/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LAEWDD
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laewdd/
https://www.jobsla.org/vosnet/Default.aspx
AYE L.A.- The Archdiocesan Youth Employment Services
The Archdiocesan Youth Employment Services (AYE) provides over 2,000 less privileged youth with job training, educational and career services each year. An additional 1,500 young people receive referral and job placement assistance through an extensive network of employers and community organizations.
http://www.ayela.org/youth-services
FB: https://www.facebook.com/AYEservices/
Streetlights
Streetlights mission is to assist talented and motivated young adult minorities, many economically and socially disadvantaged, to achieve long term economic stability and career success. As a Job Training, Job Placement and Career Advancement organization, our ultimate goal is to assist our graduates in advancing from entry level Production Assistant to management track positions and Union crews—and ultimately into the behind-the-camera fields which interest them and for which they show aptitude. We provide Free Job Training followed by at least six months of guaranteed Job Placement. Once our graduates excel as Production Assistants, we continue assistance through Job Counseling, Advanced Training and Professional Apprenticeships to give our participants every opportunity for Career Advancement. 100% of Streetlights’ resources go into funding and supporting these services.
FB: https://www.facebook.com/Streetlights/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/streetlightspas/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/StreetlightsPAs/
Hollywood CPR- Cinema Production Resources Training Program
Classes & training in MOTION PICTURE, TELEVISION & STAGE PRODUCTION CRAFTS
Held at West L.A. College- visit: http://www.wlac.edu/Entertainment/Production.aspx
http://www.hollywoodcpr.org/index.htm
Aviation Mechanic Program at North Valley Occupational Center
The Aircraft Mechanic Program consists of 45 subject areas presented in three separate classes; the coursework consists of both technical and classroom training and "hands -on" shop experience. All three courses are required to prepare students for the F.A.A. licensing examination in General Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics. The program is designed to be completed in 2.5 years. The only prerequisite is a 9th grade reading and math level!
https://wearedace.org/clay-lacy-aviation-donates-10200-in-scholarships-to-nvoc/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPQ0p9jQCac
Veterinary Technician Program at L.A. Pierce College
Earning an AS degree in Veterinary Technology from Pierce College qualifies a student to sit for the national and state board exams. The comprehensive scope of the Veterinary Technology major provides the student with the skills and knowledge necessary for employment as a Registered Veterinary Technician in many different capacities and settings.
http://www.piercecollege.edu/departments/agriculture/rvt.asp
http://movieandvideo.net/video/vet-tech-pierce-college-8381824221d2c5d5732c13.html
Learn How to Become.org
What we do:
So many websites publish data to facilitate college and career decisions, but fail to go beyond that first dimension. LearnHowToBecome.org does things differently. We work alongside educational and employment experts to make sure information is accurate and up-to-date. We also work with content and design specialists to maximize readability and comprehension for multiple educational levels.
https://www.learnhowtobecome.org/