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Central San Gabriel Worksource Center

11635 East Valley Boulevard, Unit G
El Monte, CA 91732
Tel (626) 258-0365
Fax (626) 258-0428
Business Hours
M, T, W, F 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Th 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
Every 2nd & 4th Sat, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

The Central San Gabriel 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: Interview 101, Resume Writing, Job Search, Veteran Resume, Steps to Training, Financial Workshop
  • Comprehensive Vocational Assessment
  • Development of Individual Employment Plan
  • Individual Counseling and Career Planning
  • Counseling provided in several languages - English & Spanish
  • Assistive Technology

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, 9-10 am, or Spanish, every Wednesdays at 2-3 pm, Chinese Wednesdays 10-12 am. Call to confirm which workshop is being held.

Please check with Front Desk (626) 258-0365.

#2 - An individual can view our PowerPoint orientation (on the computer) anytime during business hours, M, T, W, Th, F - 8 am to 5 pm.

#3 - An individual can schedule a one-on-one orientation with our Career Resource Assistants by calling (626) 258-0365.

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.

The Dragon Naturally Speaking software, and other adaptive keyboards/mouse are 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, Spanish and Chinese, if needed. Staff will be available to schedule an American Sign Language interpreter.

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 Central San Gabriel Valley WorkSource Center collaborates with the following agencies to maximize the services available to you:

  • Department of Labor
  • Department of Rehabilitation
  • Department of Public Social Services/GAIN
  • Job Corps
  • 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 County of Eduction (LACOE)


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.



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