Employment search resources
Several resources and options are available while searching for employment.
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Employment Development Department (EDD)
One of the largest state departments with employees at hundreds of service locations throughout the state.
For more than 70 years, we have connected millions of job seekers and employers in an effort to build the economy of the Golden State.
Here you’ll find an online job and résumé bank, CalJOBSSM, which contains thousands of job openings and the largest pool of candidates in the state; Labor market tools designed to help you make educated decisions; Information on filing an Unemployment Insurance, Disability Insurance, or Paid Family Leave claim Payroll tax information and forms; and an array of employment and training services; and more!
Website: edd.ca.gov
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SASSFA-Southeast Area Social Services Funding
SASSFA provides a variety of services for job seekers and unemployed persons and youth. This includes employment services and training and job placement.
We target youth (summer youth employment and year-round employment services). Also, low-income adult, dislocated workers and veterans.
Services for businesses include recruitment or referrals of qualified job seekers, assistance with employee layoffs, targeted employee recruitment, and assistance in avoiding employee layoffs.
Location: 10400 Pioneer Blvd. Santa Fe Springs, CA
Website: www.sassfa.org
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CCC Registry
The California Community Colleges Registry is a large scale database containing the names, qualifications and desired position(s) of potential California Community College faculty, support staff and management job applicants.
The database is utilized by the 72 Human Resources offices, representing the 112 California Community Colleges. This web site provides a number of services for individuals seeking employment as a faculty, support staff or manager at a California Community College. Currently, there are 1238 open jobs in the CCC Registry.
The California Community Colleges is the largest higher education system in the nation. It is comprised of 72 districts, 112 colleges and enrolls more than 2.6 million students. Community colleges provide basic skills education, workforce training, and courses that prepare students for transfer to four-year universities.
The colleges also offer opportunities for personal enrichment and lifelong learning.
Website: www.cccregistry.org/jobs
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Indeed
Indeed is the #1 job site worldwide, with over 140 million unique visitors per month. Indeed is available in more than 50 countries and 28 languages, covering 94% of global GDP.
Website: www.indeed.com
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Career Cafe
Provides career guidance and workplace readiness skills training to all. Participate in interactive career development workshops, employer networking opportunities, experience fairs, and much more!
Contact us for more information and come by our convenient locations!
Website: www.careercafe.com
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Río Hondo College’s Career Development Center
Are you undecided or indecisive about your career or major? Are you changing careers? Are you unsure what you can do with your chosen major? Do you want to know more about internships, interviewing, or how to put together a resume?
The purpose of the Career Development Center is to assist individuals to make confident career and life decisions by providing them with resources and career counseling services. Come on by!
Website: www.riohondo.edu/career-center/
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Goodwill, Serving the People of Southern Los Angeles County (SOLAC)
Goodwill, Serving the People of Southern Los Angeles County (SOLAC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that transforms donated goods into job training, education and placement services for individuals with barriers to employment.
Goodwill SOLAC serves 22 cities and communities throughout Southern Los Angeles County. SOLAC will help you find a job through our free Direct Job Placement Services.
If you are a job seeker and are serious about finding work, please contact us. We have strong connections and long-term relationships with many employers in Southern California.
Contact information
- Phone: (562) 435-3411
- Location: 800 W. Pacific Coast Highway Long Beach, CA 90806
- Website: http://www.thinkgood.org
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LA Fellows Program
LA Fellows: A unique collaboration combining professional development and volunteerism as a meaningful pathway to employment.
LA Fellows are an esteemed group of motivated, hard working, enthusiastic individuals, with solid work experience, who are looking for their next opportunity. They receive nine weeks of training at Los Angeles Valley College and volunteer their time and talents by sharing their professional expertise with local non-profit organizations.
LA Fellows gain invaluable career growth skills, job search assistance, and give back to the community while seeking full-time employment.
Contact information
- Phone: (818) 947-2941
- Fax: (818) 947-2940
- Email: [email protected]
- Location: 5800 Fulton Ave. Valley Glen, CA 91401, Valley College Job Training
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Chrysalis
Chrysalis is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a pathway to self-sufficiency for homeless and low-income individuals by providing the resources and support needed to find and retain employment.
Our services help low-income and homeless individuals across Los Angeles County to prepare for, find, and retain employment.
We provide the tools and support necessary so they can succeed in the job market for the rest of their lives. Since 1984, Chrysalis has served over 55,000 low-income and homeless individuals.
Contact information
- Phone: (213) 806-6300
- Fax: (213) 895-0073
- Location: Downtown L.A. 522 S. Main St. Los Angeles, CA 90013
- Service Hours: Monday through Thursday, 8:00am to 4:00pm* Friday, 8:00am to 12:00pm
*(Centers are closed everyday from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., except in cases of inclement weather.) - Website: http://www.changelives.org