A Second Chance – LA:RISE Helps Re-Entry Worker Gain Self-Confidence
While incarcerated, Catalina learned about LA:RISE partner Homeboy Industries and was excited about the opportunity to change her life.
After her release from prison, Catalina faced housing instability and lacked a driver’s license and social security card. She joined Homeboy Industries and interned at Project 180, which taught her critical work and life skills.
After her release from prison, Catalina faced housing instability and lacked a driver’s license and social security card. She joined Homeboy Industries and interned at Project 180, which taught her critical work and life skills.
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LA:RISE Support Helps Re-Entry Job Seeker Successfully Get Back to Work
After experiencing long term homelessness and incarceration, Raul was starting to feel hopeless and alarmed about his future. He had been out of the workforce for 15 years, had no support base and his situation often made him feel vulnerable and susceptible to negative behaviors, he said.
The LA:RISE program gave Raul guidance on how to create a constructive lifestyle and help him become self-sufficient.
The LA:RISE program gave Raul guidance on how to create a constructive lifestyle and help him become self-sufficient.
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Northeast WorkSource Center Provides Permanent Job to Homeless Worker
After losing her job, Lilian decided to change her career and went back to school to become a surgical technologist. After graduating from her program in 2017 as a surgical technologist, she was unable to find a job and ended up homeless.
In July 2018, Lilian received a referral to work as a front desk receptionist at the Northeast WorkSource Center, run by EWDD partner Goodwill Southern California.
In July 2018, Lilian received a referral to work as a front desk receptionist at the Northeast WorkSource Center, run by EWDD partner Goodwill Southern California.
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East Region YouthSource Helps Single Mother Get on Path to Healthcare Career
The Para Los Niños East Region YouthSource Center (YSC) provided ongoing support to single mother Joslyn Hernandez, helping her obtain her high school diploma and covering the cost for her to receive medical assistant training, a stepping stone to what she hopes will be a nursing career.
At PLN, Joslyn, 18, received guidance to enroll in the Accelerated College and Career Transition (ACCT) program at East Los Angeles Skills Center where she prepared for the high school equivalency exam.
At PLN, Joslyn, 18, received guidance to enroll in the Accelerated College and Career Transition (ACCT) program at East Los Angeles Skills Center where she prepared for the high school equivalency exam.
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Boyle Heights Tech YouthSource Music Program Impresses Social Media Stars
For the past four years, the Boyle Heights Technology YouthSource Center (YSC), referred to by YSC participants as “The Tech” has partnered with Helping the Next Developers and Producers (HNDP), a Los Angeles-based group dedicated to providing an entry-point for underserved youth to join the music industry.
HNDP holds a daily music workshop at The Tech's on-site music studio, and works with The Tech exclusively, according to BHTYSC staff.
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South LA BusinessSource Helps Entrepreneurs Secure $28K Loan to Expand Business
The South Los Angeles BusinessSource Center (BSC) assisted entrepreneurs George and Jeannette Ferguson, owners of Reliable Electric Supply (RES), to qualify for a $28,000 loan to launch their business.
In January 2019, RES quickly grew their online “smoke detector” sales through Amazon. In order to keep up with demand and cash flow, they needed more inventory. Jeanette was determined to find a way to bridge their working capital needs to bring their company’s sales to the next level, while at the same time addressing their credit challenges and cash flow.
In January 2019, RES quickly grew their online “smoke detector” sales through Amazon. In order to keep up with demand and cash flow, they needed more inventory. Jeanette was determined to find a way to bridge their working capital needs to bring their company’s sales to the next level, while at the same time addressing their credit challenges and cash flow.
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EWDD and WorkSource Centers Provide Key Support to Fourth Homeless Services Job Fair
A steady flow of approximately 730 job seekers streamed into the gymnasium at Southwest College Thursday January 17, 2019 for the fourth Homeless Services Job Fair.
EWDD staff provided support with planning and logistics leading up to the job fair and five staff members were present the day of the fair to help coordinate set-up and assist Mayor Eric Garcetti’s staff.
EWDD staff provided support with planning and logistics leading up to the job fair and five staff members were present the day of the fair to help coordinate set-up and assist Mayor Eric Garcetti’s staff.
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LA:RISE Partner CRCD Gives Job Seeker Support and a Second Chance
After some family struggles and a history with homelessness, LA:RISE participant Joshua received the support and the second chance he needed to retain his job as part of Coalition for Responsible Community Development (CRCD) Enterprises’ “Street Team.”
In less than a week on the job as part of Job Engagement Training (JET) at CRCD, Joshua impressed his supervisors with his positive attitude and outstanding work ethic. JET is a CRCD program that provides 32 hours of paid job training for young people who have never before held a job or had work experience.
In less than a week on the job as part of Job Engagement Training (JET) at CRCD, Joshua impressed his supervisors with his positive attitude and outstanding work ethic. JET is a CRCD program that provides 32 hours of paid job training for young people who have never before held a job or had work experience.
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LA:RISE Participant Gains Confidence & Skills, Sells Handbags at DWC
The LA:RISE program, in partnership with the Downtown Women’s Center (DWC), helped give participant Lavena the opportunity to build her confidence and marketing skills and provide a venue to sell her handcrafted leather bags, Vena Vena Handbags.
Prior to joining LA:RISE, Lavena struggled with housing and re-entering the workforce. Through LA:RISE, Lavena was able to join the transitional employment program at the DWC, where she was able to earn a steady paycheck. She said she appreciates the wrap around support services she receives from the DWC and LA:RISE, while also learning workplace soft skills to build her professionalism.
Prior to joining LA:RISE, Lavena struggled with housing and re-entering the workforce. Through LA:RISE, Lavena was able to join the transitional employment program at the DWC, where she was able to earn a steady paycheck. She said she appreciates the wrap around support services she receives from the DWC and LA:RISE, while also learning workplace soft skills to build her professionalism.
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Re-Entry Worker Becomes Union Electrician With Help from WorkSource
The Vernon-Central/Los Angeles Trade-Technical College WorkSource Center helped Raul Barranco secure a career as a union electrician with IBEW Local 11.
After spending nearly three decades in incarceration, Raul participated in the Anti-Recidivism Coalition’s (ARC) Second Chance Union Training Program which operates in partnership with the Vernon-Central/LATTC WorkSource Center and Los Angeles Trade Technical College.
After spending nearly three decades in incarceration, Raul participated in the Anti-Recidivism Coalition’s (ARC) Second Chance Union Training Program which operates in partnership with the Vernon-Central/LATTC WorkSource Center and Los Angeles Trade Technical College.
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Vernon-Central/LATTC WorkSource Helps Veteran Get Job as Barista at LAX
The Vernon-Central/Los Angeles Technical Trade College WorkSource Center (WSC) recently helped veteran Caryette Williams-Muhammad receive barista training through the Los Angeles Hospitality Training Academy, ultimately securing her a job at Los Angeles World Airports (LAX).
Caryette recently visited the Vernon-Central/LATTC WSC for employment and training assistance. Career Coach Ernesto Garcia gave Caryette an initial assessment and discussed her career options. With Ernesto’s assistance, Caryette enrolled into the Los Angeles Hospitality Training Academy’s barista training.
Caryette recently visited the Vernon-Central/LATTC WSC for employment and training assistance. Career Coach Ernesto Garcia gave Caryette an initial assessment and discussed her career options. With Ernesto’s assistance, Caryette enrolled into the Los Angeles Hospitality Training Academy’s barista training.
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Mid-City BusinessSource Helps Glow Girl! Skin Care Line Secure $1,000 Microloan
The Mid City Region BusinessSource Center (BSC) recently helped long term client Enjunaya Canton secure a $1,000 microloan for her growing natural skin care business, Glow Girl Enterprises Inc.
Enjunaya first visited the Mid City Region BSC in October 2017 for business coaching and financial assistance. In December 2017, EWDD Updates reported that the Mid City BSC had helped Enjunaya secure a $500 microloan to increase her inventory.
Enjunaya first visited the Mid City Region BSC in October 2017 for business coaching and financial assistance. In December 2017, EWDD Updates reported that the Mid City BSC had helped Enjunaya secure a $500 microloan to increase her inventory.
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