Some Extra Help

Are you having trouble finding work?

The WIOA program provides specialized service for those who qualify. The service includes individual help with your job search, learning about the labor market and the skills needed to be competitive in today's job market.

Am I eligible?

This program is not income based and almost everyone qualifies. Priority of services given to: Public Assistance Recipient, Basic Skills Deficient, or Low Income Individual.

  • General Eligibility Criteria

    The following information is the criteria for General Eligibility:
  • A. Birthday/Age (18 years of age or older)
  • B. U.S. Work Authorization)
  • C. Selective Service Registrant (Males born after January 1, 1960)
  • Laid Off

    If you have a layoff letter from your company and have been laid off or will be laid off by no fault of your own because either:
    Example: You used to be a paper map publisher. GPS and the internet has since taken that over. It is unlikely that you will go back into map publishing.
    • You are unlikely to return to your previous occupation due to
      industry changes
    • Your prior employer had a downsized over 50 people or over 10% of its entire staff
    • Your place of business will close within 180 days
    • You were self-employed, but are now unemployed a result of general economic conditions or a natural disaster
    • You are a homemaker that is no longer supported by income previously coming from another family member.

    If you have received a letter from EDD (Employment Development Department) for attendance to a special workshop, you are likely eligible.

How to Apply

Services are provided at no charge to qualified individuals. Please contact us at (562) 946-2237 ext. 221 for more information and to make an appointment with our eligibilty specialist to see if you qualify. You can also send us a message.

What to Bring with You

Make sure you bring all documents to your eligibility appointment. This includes the following:

  • Driver's License or Photo ID
  • Social Security Card
  • Proof of Income from the last 6 months
  • Proof of Legal Right to Work in the United States (Green Card, Work VISA, etc)
  • Males born after 1960 must be registered or willing to register with Selective Service. You can register and obtain a printout at www.sss.gov.
  • Any other pertinent documents relating to your status as Low Income or Laid Off (e.g. pay stubs, layoff letter, unemployment insurance award letter, family birth certificates or social security cards to show family size, etc.)

Did we mention it's free?

Our services are 100% free of charge to all. We are a federally-funded, non-profit whose aim is to help the public find jobs. So, we encourage you to come visit and take advantage of our programs.

Want to learn more about how we're funded?

Veterans

If you're a veteran that served in the U.S. Armed Forces and are looking for a job, we want to help you!
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Ex-Offenders

Ex-offenders who are having trouble finding work can come to use to with your job search.
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Youth

If you are between the ages of 17-21 and looking for work, our youth program may be just what you need.
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100% Services Funded by the Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board with funds from the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Workforce Development Aging and Community Services (WDACS) and the Los Angeles County America's Job Centers of California are equal opportunity employers/programs. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request, to individuals with disabilities. TTY (562) 236-2899.