EWDD Awarded $1.8M Grant to Assist Workers Impacted By COVID-19
The California Employment Development Department (EDD) recently awarded EWDD a $1.8 million National Dislocated Worker Grant (NDWG) to provide temporary employment opportunities for workers whose livelihoods were impacted by COVID-19.
With many Angelenos experiencing mass layoffs and reduced hours, this additional funding will enable EWDD’s 16 WorkSource Centers to provide emergency support, along with job training and career services, EWDD staff said.
With many Angelenos experiencing mass layoffs and reduced hours, this additional funding will enable EWDD’s 16 WorkSource Centers to provide emergency support, along with job training and career services, EWDD staff said.
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CSUN Recognizes EWDD’s LAP3 Program for Positive Impact on Youth
California State University Northridge (CSUN) Today recently recognized EWDD’s Los Angeles Performance Partnership Pilot (LAP3) for dramatically improving the lives of youth ages 16-24, who are out of school and out of work.
“Out of the nine initial P3 projects around the country, LA city’s project was the most ambitious,” said CSUN Management Professor Richard Moore, who conducted a five-year evaluation of the program. “It was in many ways the most successful. Our rigorous impact evaluation found a positive impact on youth served.”
“Out of the nine initial P3 projects around the country, LA city’s project was the most ambitious,” said CSUN Management Professor Richard Moore, who conducted a five-year evaluation of the program. “It was in many ways the most successful. Our rigorous impact evaluation found a positive impact on youth served.”
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Central West BusinessSource Helps CPA Obtain $92K Payroll Protection Loan
The Central West BusinessSource Center (BSC) helped long-term client Violet “Vee” Cristobal, owner of Cristobal & Company CPAs, obtain a $92,000 Payroll Protection Program (PPP) loan, which will enable her to keep her business open and keep her eight employees on staff during the COVID-19 crisis.
When Vee realized that she needed business assistance during COVID-19, she turned to Central West BSC Business loan counselor Redy Babasa-Thompson.
When Vee realized that she needed business assistance during COVID-19, she turned to Central West BSC Business loan counselor Redy Babasa-Thompson.
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Grid110 Tech Start-Up Incubator Launches Virtual Program
Grid110, a 501c3 clean technology start-up incubator dedicated to helping entrepreneurs launch their businesses, kicked-off its first virtual program earlier this month via ZOOM due to COVID-19.
Twenty companies were selected for its spring 2020 cohort. The first program is a Residency Program, which is designed for early stage companies that are typically post-launch and have evidence of traction/validation in the form of users, revenue and/or funding.
Twenty companies were selected for its spring 2020 cohort. The first program is a Residency Program, which is designed for early stage companies that are typically post-launch and have evidence of traction/validation in the form of users, revenue and/or funding.
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Compass Rose Collaborative Participant: Formerly on Parole, Now in Construction
Formerly on parole supervision, Compass Rose Collaborative (CRC) participant Mr. Neru is now off parole and is continuing to work on the $1.7 billion Metro Regional Connector Project. According to Mr. Neru, all workers are required to wear a mask while on the premises and during work hours.
The City of LA was one of three cities awarded the CRC grant from the US Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration in June 2018.
The City of LA was one of three cities awarded the CRC grant from the US Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration in June 2018.
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Behind the Scenes: EWDD Staff Works Non-Stop to Process Loans
City of LA Small Business Emergency Microloan Program
Since the launch of the Small Business Emergency Microloan program, hundreds of thousands of individuals have viewed the loan’s details on LAMayor.org/loan.
EWDD Management Analyst Roy works in the department’s Economic Development Division which is charged with
EWDD Management Analyst Roy works in the department’s Economic Development Division which is charged with
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EWDD Staff Serve as Disaster Service Workers (DSWs)
On March 18, 2020, Mayor Eric Garcetti activated the City’s Disaster Service Worker (DSW) program, dispatching City employees to assist in emergency relief programs related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Approximately 33 EWDD employees have served as DSWs, with many assisting efforts at centers designed to help the City’s unsheltered. Below are the stories of two EWDD staffers and their DSW experience in early April 2020.
Approximately 33 EWDD employees have served as DSWs, with many assisting efforts at centers designed to help the City’s unsheltered. Below are the stories of two EWDD staffers and their DSW experience in early April 2020.
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EWDD Rapid Response Helps Angelenos Access Resources
In order to assist Angelenos who have lost their jobs due to COVID-19, EWDD’s Rapid Response Team has launched virtual orientations designed to help job seekers navigate the process of filing for unemployment and obtaining other resources, including health insurance.
“They can access all the things we talk about here for free,” said EWDD Rapid Response Team member Gary. “So, that’s how we're outreaching right now.”
“They can access all the things we talk about here for free,” said EWDD Rapid Response Team member Gary. “So, that’s how we're outreaching right now.”
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LA:RISE – Providing a Fresh Start and Job Opportunities to Support Families
The Los Angeles Regional Initiative for Social Enterprise (LA:RISE) is an innovative, collaborative program that helps individuals with high barriers to employment get good jobs and stay employed. EWDD is a leadership team partner of LA:RISE.
The following stories illustrate the success of the LA:RISE program, made possible through the efforts of EWDD, WorkSource Centers, our partner agencies, and the LA:RISE clients.
The following stories illustrate the success of the LA:RISE program, made possible through the efforts of EWDD, WorkSource Centers, our partner agencies, and the LA:RISE clients.
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MidCity Region BusinessSource Helps Pilates Studio
The MidCity Region BusinessSource Center recently helped Janina Washington open her new Pilates studio, Balance Reform.
After attending a Startup Workshop, Janina met business counselor Supranee May, who provided her one-on-one counseling. Supranee helped Janina with her business plan and development, financial projection, cash flow analysis, and marketing strategy. She also guided Janina toward access to capital and financing options that would lead her on a better path to financial success.
After attending a Startup Workshop, Janina met business counselor Supranee May, who provided her one-on-one counseling. Supranee helped Janina with her business plan and development, financial projection, cash flow analysis, and marketing strategy. She also guided Janina toward access to capital and financing options that would lead her on a better path to financial success.
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North Valley BusinessSource Helps Launch To-Go Restaurant in Panorama City
The North Valley BusinessSource Center (BSC) helped Leticia Roman and her husband Genaro Rodriguez open the 3 Hermanos Kitchen, a to-go restaurant inside their store 3 Hermanos Market.
In 2014, Leticia and Roman purchased the store from their former boss, becoming owners of the Panorama City-based businesses where they had worked for 15 years as a cashier and butcher. After envisioning adding a to-go restaurant in their store, the couple turned to the North Valley BSC to help turn their dream into a reality.
In 2014, Leticia and Roman purchased the store from their former boss, becoming owners of the Panorama City-based businesses where they had worked for 15 years as a cashier and butcher. After envisioning adding a to-go restaurant in their store, the couple turned to the North Valley BSC to help turn their dream into a reality.
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South Valley BusinessSource Helps Owner of Trucking Company Obtain $250K Loan
The South Valley BusinessSource Center (BSC) has provided ongoing business assistance to long-term client Salvador Medina, owner of Medina Truck & Transport.
The BSC most recently helped the company secure a $250K loan and a $50K line of credit for day-to-day operating costs. Established in 2017, Medina Truck & Transport is a Los Angeles-based trucking company currently operating in the sanitation and recycling industry.
The BSC most recently helped the company secure a $250K loan and a $50K line of credit for day-to-day operating costs. Established in 2017, Medina Truck & Transport is a Los Angeles-based trucking company currently operating in the sanitation and recycling industry.
Read more: South Valley BusinessSource Helps Owner of Trucking Company Obtain $250K Loan
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