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The partnership between HIRE LA’s Youth and L.A. Youth at Work identifies businesses with available entry level positions and prepares local job seekers, ages 16-24, to apply for those jobs.
HIRE LA’s YOUTH:
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Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa has challenged local employers to offer entry level employment opportunities to young job seekers, ages 16-24. Understanding employers’ needs for qualified applicants, the City of Los Angeles has partnered with L.A. Youth at Work, an initiative of the L.A. Area Chamber of Commerce, to prepare young adults to gain and maintain entry level employment.
L.A. YOUTH AT WORK:
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An initiative of the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, L.A. Youth at Work trains local youth for entry level employment in a three step process:
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Step 1: Job Skills Workshops; training includes resume development, workplace etiquette, application and interview techniques
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Step 2: Work Readiness Certificate; a certification of work readiness by industry defined standards
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Step 3: Hiring Events; access to entry level employment opportunities with participating employers
OUR PARTNERS
Alma Salazar
Vice President
Education & Workforce Development
L.A. Area Chamber of Commerce
350 S. Bixel St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
213.580.7566
Maria Nieto
Manager
Education & Workforce Development
L.A. Area Chamber of Commerce
350 S. Bixel St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
213.580.7599
Heather Birdsall
Program Coordinator
Education & Workforce Development
L.A. Area Chamber of Commerce
350 S. Bixel St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
213.580.7582
Kimberly Balderrama
Program Coordinator
Education & Workforce Development
L.A. Area Chamber of Commerce
350 S. Bixel St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
213.580.7505
Simon Flores
Program Assistant
Education & Workforce Development
L.A. Area Chamber of Commerce
350 S. Bixel St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
213.580.7598
