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Work Experience Program

LA Works enrolls at-risk youth in our Work Experience Program, training them in the areas of construction, landscaping, handy work, and city clean up. Youth, aged 19- 21, are hired to work on the LA Works’ Community Services Division crews and are paid through workforce development funds. The youth trainees gain valuable experience that can lead to future job opportunities and assist LA Works in achieving our goal of providing needed services to our local communities.

Areas we serve:

· Azusa
· Bassett
· Charter Oak
· Claremont
· Covina
· Diamond Bar
· Glendora
· Hacienda Heights
· Industry
· Irwindale
· La Puente
· La Verne
· Monrovia
· Rowland Heights
· San Dimas
· Valinda
· Walnut
· West Covina

GOALS OF THE PROGRAM

I. Job Training
Hire and train youth in a full-time paid program for a duration of 12 months earning minimum wage. Youth will be placed in a Home Improvement and/or Community Beautification Program.

II. Education
Improve Basic Skills and assist youth in passing the GED exam or attainment of a high school diploma through Mt. San Antonio College.

III. Job Skills
Provide youth training and preparation in the following areas:
- Job interview techniques
- Completing a job application
- Creating a resume

IV. Leadership
Youth will learn how to make the right choices, identify creative solutions, and become a team player.

V. Employment
Assist youth in gaining full-time permanent employment.

VI. Requirements
- You and your family has a limited income
- Youth between the ages of 19 - 21
- Live in the areas listed above
- Have a documented barrier

ORIENTATIONS

- For additional information please call (626) 960-3964 x2318 and leave a detailed message. Orientations are held on Fridays at 10:30 AM. Please call before attending.

CALGRIP PROGRAM

The LA Works' Gang Reduction, Intervention and Prevention (GRIP) Project provides two distinct training/job placement programs aimed at eliminating barriers and securing employment for gang-affiliated/at-risk youth. Under Path 1, an in-camp program will be implemented for youth (17 to 18) serving sentences at any of three County Probation Camps. Path 2 will provide a work experience program for gang youth 18 to 24 who reside in the San Gabriel Valley. Both programs will:

          · provide training in work readiness, life, and basic skills
          · enable youth to earn an industry-recognized "Diversified Occupations" credential
          · prepare youth to begin unsubsidized employment or advanced training.

Training and employment will be in a variety of occupations including construction, retail sales, manufacturing and automotive. LA Works will collaborate with the LA County Probation Department, the Sheriff's Department, Parks and Recreation Department and many other local organizations.