vocational resource directory

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The following is a Vocational Directory regarding employment and training information for youth age 14 - 21. If you have any question, use the directory to call for information or assistance. There are plenty of people ready and willing to help.

Community Resource Services

2014

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The agencies on this document are listed for informational purposes only. No endorsement of the quality of services is intended by Community Resource

Services of the Child and Family Guidance Center.

The Child and Family Guidance Center is a LA County Department of Mental Health (DMH) contractor that provides Specialized Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) services to children, transition age youth, and adults utilizing evidence based treatment interventions (EBPs) that are consistent with LAC/DMH Mental Health services Act (MHSA). The Center also provides families with access to a comprehensive continuum of services depending on the needs of the family ranging from once a week; time limited mental services (PEI) to intensive in-home services that are delivered several times a week with 24-7 availability for crises. The Community Resource Services is a division dedicated to improving the quality of life for special needs children and their families by helping them to locate, access and effectively use essential community health and social services.

Table of Contents

1. Programs Serving All Youth Age 14-21 2

2. Programs Serving Older Youth Age 18-21 5

3. Programs Offered Through LAUSD Schools 7

4. Programs Serving Transitional Youth with Special Needs 10

For Programs Serving Foster and Qualifying Probation Youth,

please see the Foster Youth Directory.

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1) PROGRAMS SERVING ALL YOUTH AGE 14-21

Regional Occupational Program (ROP) 333 South Beaudry Avenue, 18th Floor, Room 156 Los Angeles, CA 90017 (213) 745-1937 www.ropcenter.org Target Population: Age16 and older. Services Available: Hands-on vocational training and on-the-job training held at high school campuses, private businesses, and community sites. Intensive courses are also available during intersession and summer. Youth may receive high school credits. Contact Career Counselor at high school for schedule of classes or assistance with enrollment. Occupational Centers Target Population: Youth age 16 and older. Services Available: Hands-on classroom vocational training in a wide variety of occupations. Youth may receive high school credits. Contact Career Counselor at high school for schedule of classes or assistance with enrollment. Some schools may provide bus transportation to Centers.

North Valley Occupational Center/Aviation Center 11450 Sharp Ave. Mission Hills, CA 91345 (818) 365-9645 www.nvoc.org

West Valley Occupational Center 6200 Winnetka Avenue Woodland Hills, CA 91367 (818) 346-3540 www.wvoc.org

Pacoima Skills Center 13545 Van Nuys Boulevard Pacoima, CA 91331 (818) 896-9558 www.lausd.k12.ca.us/Pacoima_Skills_Ctr/

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http://www.nvoc.org/

http://www.wvoc.org/

http://www.lausd.k12.ca.us/Pacoima_Skills_Ctr/



Job Corps (800) 733-Jobs (213) 741-5376 www.recruting.jobcorps.gov Target Population: Low-income youth, age 16-24, not currently on probation or parole. Services Available: Hands-on vocational and educational training for high school level (GED or diploma) and post-high school level. Program includes optional room and board, medical and dental care, clothing, and daily living allowance. (Free for qualifying students.) Employment Development Department (EDD) www.edd.ca.gov Contact: An EDD office or representative is located at all WorkSource Centers and all local community colleges. EDD offers various programs/services, including: Youth Employment Opportunity Program (YEOP) 11623 Glenoaks Boulevard Pacoima, CA 91331 (818) 890-9400 21010 Vanowen Street Canoga Park, CA 91303 (818) 890-9438 Target Population: Youth age 15-21, of all incomes. Services Available: Job preparation and placement; peer advising; college planning.

CalJOBS http://www.caljobs.ca.gov Target Population: Typical jobs require a minimum age of 16 or older. Services Available: Computerized job listings via the Internet. Youth may register online.

Other Target Population: Age16 and older. Services Available: Job placement for general public and specialized programs for parolees, ex-convicts, veterans, disabled, welfare-to-work.

WIA (Workforce Investment Act) Target Population: Youth age 14-21, who are low income and face a barrier. Services Available: Subsidized job placements, vocational case management, career/college planning, and summer job program.

• Archdiocese of Los Angeles 11623 Glenoaks Blvd. Pacoima, CA 91331 (818) 896-6828

• Communities In Schools 8743 Burnet Avenue North Hills, CA 91343 (818) 891-9399 www.cisgla.org Youth on probation or who have a history of legal problems.

• El Proyecto del Barrio/Worksource California 9024 Laurel Canyon Boulevard Sun Valley, CA 91352 (818) 771-0184 www.elproyecto.us

• El Proyecto del Barrio 20800 Sherman Way, 2nd Floor Canoga Park, CA 91306

(818) 610-1657

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http://www.recruting.jobcorps.gov/

http://www.edd.ca.gov/

http://www.caljobs.ca.gov/

http://www.cisgla.org/

http://www.elproyecto.us/



YO Valley (818) 361-1655 (323) 971-7642 Homework & Tutoring Center, Support Services (assistance with transportation, books, supplies, tools and equipment); High School & GED Prep, College (SAT prep, Financial Aid application assistance, College & educational exploration) Vocational Skills Assessment. Job Readiness & Work Experience Job Search.

Learning for Life 16525 Sherman Way C - 8 Van Nuys, CA 91406 (818) 933-0121 (818) 901-4890 Fax www.learning-for-life.org Minimum Age: 14 Exploring is a career program for young men and women ages 14-20 that gives you “hands-on” volunteer experience in the working world. The youth actually get to work with adults who are in the profession. This experience would look good on their college applications and resumes. In addition, there are many scholarships and awards specifically for Explorers.

SPONSOR MEETING LOCATION ADVISOR AVIATION

Post 3 Optimist Club of North Hollywood 7240 Hayvenhurst Ave., Van Nuys Don Hagopian Post 747 Whiteman Airport 12635 Osborne St., Pacoima Ruth Logan

FIRE SERVICE Post 5 LA County Fire Battalion 5 4206 N. Cornell Rd., Agoura Hills Steve Ford

MEDICAL Post 918 Kaiser Permanente 13652 Cantara St., Panorama City Karen Ruballo

POLICE

Post 521 San Fernando PD 910 First St., San Fernando Fernando Miranda

SHERIFF

Post 164 LASD Lost Hills 27050 Agoura Rd., Agoura Kevin Augarten

Post 1097 LASD – North Academy College of the Canyons, Valencia Rich Phelan SCHOOL GROUPS

Post 224 Cavalier Films Cleveland High School Evelyn Seubert

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http://www.learning-for-life.org/



2) PROGRAMS SERVING OLDER YOUTH AGE 18 -21

Worksource Centers (888) 226-6300 Target Population: Age 18 and above. Two service levels:

Group 1) Intensive Service Clients: Primarily serves low-income families, dislocated workers and people with disabilities.

Group 2) General Public: Requires only Driver’s License or I.D. Services Available: Group 1: Vocational guidance and case management; job preparation and placement; job training, including referrals to training vendors and funding of tuition costs; basic skills remediation; on-the-job training; and supportive services, including transportation and childcare. Group 2: Access to resource library, video room, computer lab, job boards, fax machine, copier, telephones, and Internet resources. Canoga Park – West Hills WorkSource Center 21010 Vanowen Street Canoga Park, CA 91303 (818) 596-4448 www.arboret.com

Chatsworth – Northridge BUILD WorkSource Center 9207 Eton Avenue Chatsworth, CA 91311 (818) 701-9800 www.buildonestop.com

Van Nuys – Sherman Oaks WorkSource Center 15400 Sherman Way, Suite 140 Van Nuys, CA 91352 (818) 781-2522 www.worksourcecalifornia.com

Northeast San Fernando Valley WorkSource Center 11623 Glenoaks Boulevard Pacoima, CA 91331 (818) 890- 9400 www.wsca.cc/

El Proyecto del Barrio WorkSource Center 9024 Laurel Canyon Boulevard Sun Valley, CA 91352 (818) 504-0334 www.wscalnetwork.org

California Conservation Corps (800) 952-5627 www.ccc.ca.gov Target Population: Young adults, age 18-25 (not currently on probation or parole); no income requirement. Services Available: Paid 1-3 years employment/training working outdoors in tree planting, trail maintenance, construction, carpentry, emergency response, fire fighting and related fields. Youth may concurrently earn GED or high school diploma, attend college course, and learn computer skills. Clients living in the San Fernando Valley may live at home and work locally. Room and board is currently provided in Norwalk, Pomona, Camarillo and other California locations. Chrysalis 14015 Van Nuys Boulevard, Suite #E Pacoima, CA 91331 (818) 834-4357 www.changelives.org Target Population: Low income or homeless adults; emancipated youth. Services Available: Job preparation classes; vocational case management; access to job leads, fax, Internet, telephone, clothing room, and bus tokens. Chrysalis also runs Labor Connection, a staffing agency, and StreetWorks, a street maintenance service that provides clients with paid apprenticeships to gain marketable experience and job skills. Revised 2013 | 5

http://www.arboret.com/

http://www.buildonestop.com/

http://www.worksourcecalifornia.com/

http://www.wscalnetwork.org/

http://www.ccc.ca.gov/

http://www.changelives.org/



Conservation Corp (213) 749-3601 www.lacorps.org Target Population: Youth ages 18-24 Services Available: Paid employment/training working to conserve or enhance California’s natural resources and assist with natural disasters or emergencies. Youth may concurrently earn GED, high school diploma, or attend college. Residential program in Camarillo (and throughout California) and non-residential programs in Los Angeles (and throughout California). Meet Each Need with Dignity (MEND) 10641 North Fernando Road Pacoima, CA 91331 (818) 896-0246 www.mendpoverty.org Target Population: Age 18 and older Services Provided: Basic, hands-on job training program to prepare clients to complete higher level training or obtain entry level employment in the following areas: dental assisting, computer office skills, computer repair, warehouse and inventory control, and catering and food service. Applicants must demonstrate basic English skills. The following training programs are currently offered: Food service (818) 686-7334 - Practical hands-on training includes food preparation and service at internal and external catering events. Dental Assistant Training (818) 897-2443 x7337 - Objective: To acquire a variety of skills needed to assist the dentist in the examination and treatment of patients; basic knowledge of the use and processing of dental radiographs; perform related duties in the care and maintenance of dental instruments and supplies. Warehouse / Inventory Control (818) 686-7334 Practical, hands-on training is provided in out extensive on-site Food Warehouse. Sewing Classes (818) 896-0246 x7331 Learn how to sew for your family or for a career - Classes meet throughout the week. Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) www.rehab.cahwnet.gov

• 5900 Sepulveda Boulevard, Suite #240 Van Nuys, CA 91411 (818) 901-5024

• 6800 Owensmouth Avenue, Suite #100 Canoga Park, CA 91303 (818) 596-4302

Target Population: Youth or adults with mental health diagnosis, learning disability, developmental disability or physical impairment, regardless of income. Services Available: Vocational assessment and planning; job placement and job club; vocational training and college courses; job coach and supported employment; workshop employment; assistive technology; referrals to vocational training or college. Payment of transportation, clothing allowance, tools, and possibly school/college tuition when candidate qualifies for such services.

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http://www.lacorps.org/

http://www.mendpoverty.org/

http://www.rehab.cahwnet.gov/



3) PROGRAMS OFFERED THROUGH LAUSD SCHOOLS Career Advisor, Work Experience Coordinator, College Counselor

Target Population: High school students Services Available: The Career Advisor assists students who are vocationally bound with referrals to vocational programs, including Occupational Centers, ROP, vocational programs at community colleges, and ROTC. The Career Advisor also assists seniors with their portfolio for graduation. The Work Experience Coordinator issues work permits, provides referrals to on and off-campus employment and may teach a work experience class in order for working students to earn high school credits. The College Counselor assists college bound students with college selection, application submission, required prerequisites and tests. Financial aid is located at all LAUSD high school campuses.

First Break

Target Population: High school students age 16 and older. Services Available: Students may contact the Career Counselor or Work Experience Coordinator at their high school in order to access specific job listing and details.

AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) www.avidonline.org

Target Population: Students who are interested in attending college. Outreach focuses on students with average to high-test scores who currently have an average grade point average. Services Provided: Students are placed in a college preparatory track. Support services include tutorials consisting of collaborative study groups and writing groups. Activities include motivational activities, field trips, and college and career preparation.

Project Grad 10625 Erwin Street North Hollywood, CA 91606 (818) 760-4695 www.projectgradla.org

Target Population: Students grades K – 12 . Services Provided: Project GRAD (Graduation Really Achieves Dreams) is a non-profit organization dedicated to help students attend and succeed in college. Project GRAD seeks to inspire and create independent thinkers, and instill confidence, self-discipline and a natural excitement for discovery. GRADs high school program involves providing support to strengthen high school academics and providing services to ensure eligibility for college scholarships.

Clean and Green (323) 224-2550 www.lacorps.org

Target Population: Youth age 13-17. Services Available: Youth work 25 hours per week when off track/during summer vacation or Saturdays during their school year. Duties include removing graffiti, cleaning neighborhoods, planting trees, gardening, and painting murals.

Magnet Schools (877) 462-4798 (213) 241-4177 www.echoices.lausd.net

Target Population: LAUSD public school students, grades K-12. Services Provided: Magnet schools offer a range of educational possibilities, including programs in Communications, Fine Arts, Foreign Language, Gifted/High Ability, Humanities, Law/Government/Police Studies, Math/Science/Technology, and Medical Careers.

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http://www.avidonline.org/

http://www.projectgradla.org/

http://www.lacorps.org/

http://www.echoices.lausd.net/



Perkins/Academy Programs Contact individual high schools. Target Population: High school students Services Provided: Students who enroll in the Perkins Program will choose a career path and typically take at least one course in that career path each semester. Academies are a school-within-a-school that aims to prepare students for a skilled career path. Students participate in classes that integrate academic and career preparation instruction. The following are examples of some local high schools that offer these programs. Arleta High School Social Justice www.arletahigh.com

North Hollywood High School Ornamental Horticulture, Animal Science, Construction, and Automotive. www.nhhs.net

Birmingham High School Technology & Business, Creative Liberal Arts, Performing Arts, Social Justice and Medical Science www.birminghamhs.org

Northridge Academy High School 9th grade Bridge/Exploratory, Health & Human, Arts, Media & Communication, Leadership & Learning www.lausd.net/Northridge_Academy_HS/about.htm

Canoga Park High School Entrepreneurship, Hospital Occupations, Animal Science, Plant and Soil Services, and International Trade.

Panorama High School Culinary Arts www.panoramahs.org

Cleveland High School Media and Design Arts, Child Development, and Drafting Architecture. www.clevelandhs.org

Polytechnic High School Cisco Network www.polyhigh.org

Chatsworth High School Performing Arts, Health & Fitness, Urban Studies, Medical Health, Writing Program, Business & Technology, Law & Justice, and Visual Arts www.chatsworthhs.org

Reseda High School Police, Visual Performing and Liberal Arts www.resedahighschool.com

El Camino High School Food Service and Hospitality, Child Development. www.ecr.lausd.k12.ca.us

San Fernando High School Media and Arts, Cabinetmadery and Wood, Child Development, Engineering, Culinary Arts, Graphic Arts, and Auto www.sanfernandohs.com

Granada High School Culinary, Automotive, Construction, and Printing Programs www.ghchs.com

Sylmar High School Vehicle Maintenance, Service/Repair, Cabinetmaking and Wood Products, Accounting Services, Business Financial Management, Computer Information and Support Services, Carrier with Children, Ornamental Horticulture, Media and Design Arts, Culinary Arts www.lausd.k12.ca.us/Sylmar_HS/ - sylmarhs.org

Grant High School Media and Design Arts, Sales and Marketing, Child Development, Business Financial Management, Travel and Tourism, and Culinary Arts. www.granths.org

Taft High School Fashion Design, Graphic Art Technology, and Film Making 1 AB Arts:CAD www.lausd.k12.ca.us/Taft_HS- tafthigh.org

High Tech High Charter School Technology and Communications www.hthla.org

Van Nuys High School Media and Design Arts, Stage Production, Child Development, Engineering Design, Food Service and Hospitality, Manufacturing, Automotive, and Graphic. www.lausd.k12.ca.us/vnhs - vannuyshs.org

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http://www.arletahigh.com/

http://www.nhhs.net/

http://www.birminghamhs.org/

http://www.lausd.net/Northridge_Academy_HS/about.htm

http://www.panoramahs.org/

http://www.clevelandhs.org/

http://www.polyhigh.org/

http://www.chatsworthhs.org/

http://www.resedahighschool.com/

http://www.ecr.lausd.k12.ca.us/

http://www.sanfernandohs.com/

http://www.ghchs.com/

http://www.granths.org/

http://www.hthla.org/



Kennedy High School Cabinetmaking and Wood Products, Film/Video Production, Media and Design Arts, Family and Human Services, Architectural and Structural Engineering, Computer Program and Systems Development. www.jfkcougars.org

Verdugo Hills High School Cabinetmaking and Wood Products, Medical Occupations, Information and Support Services, Media and Design Arts, Architectural and Structural Engineering. www.lausd.net/Verdugo_HS - verdugohs.org

Monroe High School Architecture and Structural Engineering, Video Production, Food Service and Hospitality, Cabinetmaking and Wood Products. www.monroe.lausd.k12.ca.us/glsys/

Valley College Valley College offers school-to-career academies in order to motivate students to pursue a career and attend college. The following academies are offered by the following high schools: Grant, Monroe, North Hollywood, Polytechnic, and San Fernando & Van Nuys High Schools. Fire Academy (LA Fire Department), Justice Academy (LA County Sheriff’s Department), Woodlands Academy (US Forest Service), Leadership Academy (CA Army National Guard), Robotics: Engineering and Electronics (National Tooling and Machining Association)

District Office of Transition Services (DOTS) Los Angeles Unified School District 333 South Beaudry Avenue, 17th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90017 (213) 241-8050 www.lausd.net Target Population: Youth with an IEP who attend 8-12th grade at a public school. Services Available: All clients receiving special education services at a LAUSD public high school are required to have a transition plan as part of their IEP commencing at age 14. Each high school is assigned 2 DOTS teachers (who also serve eighth graders at middle schools) to provide transition services to students. Contact DOTS Teacher at the local high school. The Workability Program High schools (both public and non-public) offer this employment program, primarily for 11th and 12th grade students, which subsidize wages of work-ready students.

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http://www.jfkcougars.org/

http://www.monroe.lausd.k12.ca.us/glsys/

http://www.lausd.net/



4) PROGRAMS SERVING TRANSITIONAL YOUTH WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

Valley Employment Services at San Fernando Valley Community Mental Health Center (SFVCMHC) 6842 Van Nuys Boulevard, 6th Floor Van Nuys, CA 91411 (818) 902-5315 http://www.movinglivesforward.org/programs/valley-employment-services

Target Population: Age 17 or older with a mental health diagnosis. Services Available: Vocational assessment, job placement, volunteer placement. Supported employment, monitoring of vocational plan, transitional services, and linkage to Department of Rehabilitation.

Path Point 9430 Topanga Canyon Boulevard, Suite #103 Chatsworth, CA 91311 (818) 773-9570 www.pathpoint.org

Target Population: Age 18 and over (with a developmental disability or with mental health diagnosis who are Department of Rehabilitation clients). Services Available: Vocational assessment, job placement, supported employment/job coaching, skills training, and independent living skills.

Ability First/Work Center 6530 Winnetka Avenue Woodland Hills, CA 91367 (818) 884-5112 www.abilityfirst.org

Target Population: Age 18 or over (developmental disability). Services Provided: Sheltered workshop, job preparation skills, and supported employment.

New Horizons 15725 Parthenia Street North Hills, CA 91343 (818) 894-9301 www.newhorizon-sfv.org

Target Population: Age 18 or over (developmental disability). Services Available: Sheltered workshop, supported employment, job coaching, and life skills training.

CITY Community Services 15400 Sherman Way, Suite 110 Van Nuys, CA 91406 (818) 373-5585 (800) 852-9931 Toll Free

Target Population: age 18 or over (developmental disability or with a mental health diagnosis who are Department of Rehabilitation clients). Services Available: Work evaluation, job placement, supported employment/job coaching, independent living skills.

BUILD Rehabilitation Services 12432 Foothill Boulevard Sylmar, CA 91342 (818) 898-0020 www.buildindustries.com

Target Population: age 18 or over (developmental disability or with a mental health diagnosis who are Department of Rehabilitation clients). Services Available: Sheltered workshop, Work evaluation, job placement, supported employment/job coaching, independent living skills.

Vistas Social and Work Program 4301 Cahuenga Boulevard North Hollywood, CA 91602 (818) 509-0150

Target Population: Dually diagnosed adults who are also Regional Center clients. Services Available: Behavior modification day program, which includes independent living skills, basic vocational skills, and volunteer work, such as gardening, kitchen duties or animal care.

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http://www.movinglivesforward.org/programs/valley-employment-services

http://www.movinglivesforward.org/programs/valley-employment-services

http://www.pathpoint.org/

http://www.abilityfirst.org/

http://www.newhorizon-sfv.org/

http://www.buildindustries.com/



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