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Job Seekers

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.

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)

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 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.

City of Los Angeles
Department of Aging
Department of Public Social Services
Department of Rehabilitation
Employment Development Department
Los Angeles County Workforce Investment Board (WIB)
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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