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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, W, F 8 am to 5 pm
Tue, Th 8 am to 7 pm
1st and 3rd Sat of the month only 9 am to 1 pm
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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 Global 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: Basic Computer, Resume Writing, Interviewing Skills, Head to Toe,
First Impressions
- 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/
Spanish upon request.
Please ask frontdesk staff for dates & times. For more information, please contact (323) 539-2000.
#2 - An individual can view our PowerPoint orientation
(on the computer) anytime during business hours, Monday, Wednesday & Friday – 8 am
to 5pm, Tuesday & Thursday – 8 am to 7 pm, and Saturday (1st and 3rd of the month only) - 9 am to 1 pm.
#3 - An individual can schedule a one-on-one orientation
by calling (323) 539-2000. |
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
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.
There is a touch screen, the Dragon Naturally Speaking software, and other adaptive
keyboards/mouse are available for those who cannot use the standard equipment.
We have height-adjustable table and wireless keyboard for those in wheelchairs.
Workshops are offered in English and Spanish, if needed, staff is 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
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. We
provide in-house on the spot interviewing every week. For information, please
contact (323) 539-2000.
When preparing for the recruitment, please dress professionally, have a copy
of your updated resume, and schedule enough time to complete an application
and interview.
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