38510 Sierra Highway
Palmdale, CA 93550
Tel (661) 265-7421
TTY (661) 265-9649
Fax (661) 265-7832

Business Hours
M, T, Th, F 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Wed 8 am to 6:30 pm
3rd Sat every month, 9 am to 1 pm

The South Valley WorkSource Center empowers you to take charge of your job search. With a comprehensive Career Resource Center for individual pursuit and certified Career Development Facilitators to assist you, you can be on your way to a better job in no time!

Should you need additional services to obtain employment, we also offer:

Intensive Career Counseling and Training Services

To receive one-on-one staff assisted services, eligibility must be determined and Workforce Investment Act (WIA) program paperwork must be completed. Some of our services include:

Staff-assisted Job Search, Placement and Follow-up Counseling.
Pre-employment Workshops: Identifying Transferable Skills, Resume Writing, Career Decision-Making and Goal Setting, Selling Yourself in the Interview.
Comprehensive Vocational Assessment
Development of Individual Employment Plan
Individual Counseling and Career Planning
Counseling provided in several languages – English & Spanish
Limited Work Experience
Occupational Skills Training (subject to the County of Los Angeles guidelines)

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Services are provided on a first-come, first-serve basis to those who provide the necessary documentation to meet eligibility requirements
(if applicable)

Programs are designed to assist those with significant barriers to employment first. These barriers may include:

Low income
History of incarceration or substance abuse
A disability
Laid off or Terminated
Poor work history
To find out more information, please review our Customer Handbook (English/Spanish) or attend an Orientation.:

Orientation

There are three ways to become acquainted with the services offered:

#1 – You may attend a group orientation offered in English every Tuesday, 10-11 am, or Spanish, every Tuesday, 11-12 pm

Please check with Front Desk (661) 265-7421.

#2 – An individual can view our PowerPoint orientation (on the computer) anytime during business hours, M, T, Th, F – 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Wed – 8 am to 6:30 pm, and every 3rd Sat – 9 am to 1 pm.

#3 – An individual can schedule a one-on-one orientation with our Career Resource Assistants by calling (661) 265-7421.

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Informational Workshops are offered on an on-going basis, and are designed to:

Enhance your job-searching skills
Provide resources and information to assist your personal and professional development

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Access to Universal Services for Individuals with Disabilities

Individuals with low vision can access the computers and the Internet using the following adaptive equipment/software:

Zoom Text
Jaws
Large Screen Monitors
To read printed documents we have a Closed Caption Television (CCTV) available and information can be copied in large print.

Individuals with hearing impairments can access our phone bank using our TTY and volume enhancer.

We have Wynn Wizard available for those individuals who have learning and/or visual impairments.

The Dragon Naturally Speaking software, and other adaptive keyboards/mouse available for those who cannot use the standard equipment.

We have height-adjustable tables and wireless keyboard for those in wheelchairs.

Workshops are offered in English and Spanish, if needed. Staff will be available to interpret American Sign Language (ASL).

For other services available to individuals with disabilities, please visit the following links:
Department of Rehabilitation
Department of Developmental Services

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Receive tutoring in the use of Microsoft:

Word
Excel
PowerPoint
Access
For additional skills enhancement, visit the following links:

Brainbench
California Training & Education Center
Career Resource Library
CareerBuilder.com
Gcflearnfree.org
How to Use the Internet
ONET OnLine
Personality Type Quiz
America’s Career InfoNet
CareerOneStop
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Partner Information and Services

The South Valley WorkSource Center collaborates with the following agencies to maximize the services available to you:

AERO Institute
Antelope Vally Board of Trade
Antelope Valley College
Career Planning Center
Department of Labor
Department of Rehabilitation
Department of Public Social Services/GAIN
Dynamic Education Systems, Inc.,/Job Corps
Foster Assessment Center
Greater AV Economic Alliance (GAVEA)
Goodwill of Southern California
Los Angeles County Community & Senior Services for Title V Program
Los Angeles County of Education (LACOE)
Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
School-to-Career & ROP
Department of Public Social Services
Department of Rehabilitation
Employment Development Department
Los Angeles County Workforce Investment Board (WIB)
Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)
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In-house Recruitments

Our Business Service Representatives develop strong relationships with local businesses who often use our services to recruit for their open positions.

When preparing for a recruitment, please dress professionally, have a copy of your updated resume, and schedule enough time to complete an application and interview.

29 CFR 37.34(a)

This WIA Title I-financially assisted program or activity is an equal opportunity employer/program.

Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.