Recognizing the importance of contributions made by businesses to the communities we serve, and the vital role they play in providing career opportunities, LA Works provides a wide range of professional services to businesses, including recruitment and staffing services, training and development, provision of information about resources, outplacement services and business retention. Skilled LA Works professionals can provide you with access to comprehensive career and labor market information, job placement economic development information, performance and program information on service providers, and other such services such as organization of recruitment events, interviewing and testing job candidates, performing skills testing and assessments, and providing specialized training for managers, employees, and human resource professionals. All offerings are delivered by experienced, professional staff with expertise in business specialties.

At no charge to businesses, LA Works provides:

Internet Job Postings
LA Works invites businesses to create a free company account in our online Job Bank. Post your jobs so that hundreds of Southern California-based applicants can learn more about your company and its career opportunities.

The Business Resource Guide
A comprehensive, Web-based directory of services and programs for businesses in Southern California.

Candidate Search
Search for future employees online. You may also match your job postings to our Talent Bank to help you fill your vacancies.

Other Resources
Labor market information, training and educational resources, plus hundreds of links to useful business resources on the Internet.

On-the-Job Training Programs
Businesses may be reimbursed up to 50% of a new employee's wages or salaries during the employee's initial training period. A customized training program is developed in consultation with the employer and offers the employee the opportunity to learn new job skills while getting paid.

Workforce Reduction Solutions
We offer services to businesses facing plant closures, long distance moves, and other factors relating to a workforce reduction.

Facility Usage
LA Works makes available to employers the use of our professional facility for a variety of purposes, including:

• Office space to conduct impromptu business needs

• Office to conduct interviews

• Computer, fax, and copier

• Resource materials - books, videos, periodicals, and newspapers

Business Development and Recruitment Assistance:
Skilled LA Works professionals can organize recruitment events, interview and test job candidates, perform skills testing and assessments, and provide specialized training for managers, employees, and human resources professionals.

• Screening and referral of qualified job applicant

• On-site recruitment (including mass recruitment)

• Specialized recruitment

• Conduct job fairs

• Job task analysis/Job description development

• Basic skills assessment

• Clerical skills assessment (including software proficiency)

• Labor market information

• Economic development information

• Employment and training information

• Small business development

• Continuing education information

• Tax credit information

If your business is looking to expand recruitment efforts, LA Works can provide you the opportunity to meet some of our clients. You may join us during one of our workshops to give a brief description of your company and job openings to a roomful of our qualified candidates. You can be given the opportunity to review resumes and screen and/or interview them in person in a private interview room. We will help coordinate the sequence and flow of interviews to maximize your valuable time.

LA Works also provides the following Fee-based services to businesses in our community:

Videoconferencing
Videoconferencing services at LA Works enables you to eliminate the lost time and high cost of business travel. Our deluxe conference facility is equipped with the Polycom ViewStation 512 System, providing high connection speeds and excellent picture and sound quality. Easy to use, interactive videoconferencing lets you BE there without GOING there.

Consultant Works
For your next project, get an expert from LA Works. We have professional consultants who can help employers and businesses with special projects that might best be accomplished through outsourcing. Disciplines include Web site development, network design and implementation, public relations and marketing, grant writing, training and development, and many others.

Facility Rental
LA Works has an Executive Board Room and other meeting spaces available for use of a nominal fee. Some rooms are equipped with audio visual equipment to accommodate even the most sophisticated presentations. Catering may also be requested.

Customized Computer Skills Training
Train your staff on the most popular software programs for increased proficiency.

• Microsoft Word

• Microsoft Excel

• Microsoft PowerPoint

• Microsoft Access

• Introduction to the Internet

• Designing Web Pages

• Many other popular applications

Our Commitment
LA Works is widely recognized as a leader in the development and implementation of innovative workforce services, strategies, and systems. In recent years, the organization has responded to the needs of its clients by developing a wide range of high quality affordable employee training, consulting, and business services that meet the ever-changing needs of both businesses and job seekers. LA Works understands that for a business to be successful and gain recognition in their specialty, they need the appropriate resources and support to assist them in obtaining their goals. LA Works looks forward to becoming your commited partner in the growth and success of your business.

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