News Articles: Ex-Offender Expo draws job seekers Customer Appreciation Day LA Works Staff Participate in Autism Awareness Month SARAH WATSON OF LA WORKS RECEIVES WOMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD Asian Business Seminar California Conservation Corps Recruitment Opportunity Camp Pendleton Job Fair Cash for College Workshops Saying Goodbye to Secretary of Labor Cold Weather Advisory From Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Santa’s Toy Workshop - LA County Jail Inmates Make Toys for Children Winter Shelters Open Dec 1 to Mar 15 Holiday Safety Tips Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway Information The Great California Shake Out New CalJOBS System Cell Phone Safety Tips Cooling Centers Open in San Gabriel Valley LA Works Trains RRanch Market Employees LA Works Participates in Relay for Life Soroptimist Ruby Award: For Women Helping Women Earthquake Preparedness Awards Breakfast LA Works Customer Testimonial Free Tax Return Preparation New Employment Initiatives for Veterans What is Job Corps? Santa’s Toy Workshop - LA County Jail Inmates Make Toys for Children LA Works Partners with Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department California Low Cost Automobile Insurance Program

Workforce Partnership Management Group Annual Breakfast and Awards Ceremony March 2012 LA Works, and special guests come together each year to recognize the success of Employers, Partners, and Clients. On February 9 LA County Supervisor Mike Antonovich, LA County WIB Chairperson Dr. Dennis Neder, WPMG President Olin King and special Guest Speaker, Robert Knight, Director - ResCare Workforce Services – and Special Guests presented awards to Employers, Partners, and Clients. Employers work with LA Works Staff and Partners to provide job opportunities, economic independence and self sufficiency to Clients. This year awards were presented to American Red Cross Blood Services, California Conservations Corps, Home Performances Matters, Marshall's, Select Staffing, TJX Corporation and Warehouse Shoe Sales. LA Works partners with numerous cities, agencies, schools, LA County departments, and individuals to mentor, provide support services, educate and offer all Clients career enhancement and education to improve their quality of life. Recognized this year were eight Partners. City of Azusa-Public Works Department; City of Covina-Parks & Recreation; City of Duarte; City of Monrovia; Mt. San Antonio College; LA County Sheriff Department; Ed J. Mihalka; and Dottie Misetic. Clients, through hard work and use of career counseling, training assistance, skills training, on-the-job training, entrepreneurial training, education and other resources provided by LA Works and Partners achieve placement in today's competitive workforce. Eleven clients were honored on at this year's breakfast. State Senator Dr. Ed Hernandez, represented by Laura Jimenez, presented Toastmasters International Youth Leadership awards to three LA Works Youth clients. During the presentation an exciting opportunity to intern with Senator Hernandez's office was offered to a Youth Client. LA Works, a WIA Title I financially assisted program/activity operative, is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. For more information about LA Works, contact: Sandy Meza, Public Relations and Marketing Specialist LA Works (626) 960-3964 ext. 2224 sandy.meza@laworks.org