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342 San Fernando
Road
Los Angeles, CA 90031
Tel (323) 539-2000
tty (323) 539-2057
Fax (323) 539-2022
Business Hours
M & F, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tue, Wed and Th, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sat, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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The MetroNorth 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 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
- Limited Work Experience
- Occupational Skills Training (subject to the City of Los
Angeles guidelines)
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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
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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 first and third Tuesday, 1-3 p.m., or Spanish, every second and fourth
Tuesday, 1-3 p.m.
Please check with CRC staff for room #. (323) 223-1211 x 2331
#2 - An individual can view our PowerPoint orientation
(on the computer) anytime during business hours, Monday & Friday – 8am
to 5pm, Tuesday – Thursday – 8am to 9pm, and Saturday – 9am to 1pm.
#3 - An individual can schedule an one-on-one orientation
with our Career Resource Assistants by calling 323.223.1211 ext. 2331. |
Informational Workshops are offered on an on-going basis, which
are designed to:
- Enhance your job-searching skills
- Provide resources and information to assist your personal
and professional development
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 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.
There is a touch screen, the Dragon Naturally Speaking software, and other adaptive
keyboards/mouse available for those who cannot use the standard equipment.
We have an adjustable table and wireless keyboard for those in wheelchairs.
Workshops are offered in English and Spanish, if needed, staff is available to
interpret ASL.
For other services available to individuals with disabilities, visit the following
links.
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
I-TRAIN Job Training
ONET OnLine
Personality
Type Quiz
America's
Career InfoNet
CareerOneStop
Partner Information and Services
The Metro North WorkSource Center collaborates with the following agencies to
maximize the services available to you.
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City of Los Angeles |
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Department of Aging |
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Department of Public Social Services |
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Department of Rehabilitation |
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Employment Development Department |
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Los Angeles County Workforce Investment Board (WIB) |
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Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) |
In-house Recruitments
Our Business Service Representatives develop strong relationships with local
businesses who often use our services to recruit for their open positions. The
following is a calendar listing the in-house on the spot interviewing that will
be taking place at the Metro North WorkSource Center this month.
If you wish to attend, please leave a voice message at (323) 539-2044 stating
your full name, the recruitment you are interested in and a return telephone
number.
When preparing for the recruitment, please dress professionally, have a copy
of your updated resume, and have scheduled enough time to complete an application
and interview.
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