South Los Angeles WorkSource Center
South Los Angeles WorkSource Center
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Self-Supporting
Contributing
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Services Offered Continued
Employer Services
Community Centers, Inc. offers the following employer services:

  1. an Employer Room which includes labor market information, and electronic
    directory, and electronic job applicant data base, resource referral information,
    and economic development data
  2. pre-screening of job ready prospective employees
  3. supervisory manuals and evaluation checklists to improve the quality of on job
    training
  4. membership in industry focus groups to facilitate employer input into the
    training curricula and overall training planning and administration
  5. on-site interviews
  6. opportunities to participate in orientations, programs, and industry training
  7. pre-employment/work maturity training for prospective employees.

The Business Services Representative will explain and help employers access State
Enterprise and Federal Empowerment Zone tax credits.


Bilingual Services
At  present CCI offers

  1. bilingual employment/training services
  2. immigration services such as ESL, translations, help with forms, legal
    counseling, coordination with social service providers and advocacy
  3. educational services such as literacy, basic skill, GED preparation, office
    training
  4. support services such as counseling, life skills seminars, referrals, and
    workshops.


Employment Services
CCI has job search and placement services for eligible participants.  CCI is part of the
Workforce Development effort and offers work experience, internships, and on job
training which allows partial reimbursement to employers during the training period.  
Employer payments help defray the high cost of hiring and training of employees.  
Center staff works with employers and candidates to make the training period as
efficient and effective as possible.  CCI operates a WorkSource Center for the City of
Los Angeles at the South Los Angeles Community Center located at 7518-26 S.
Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA  90044.