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1717 East Avenue Q, Suite A-12
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
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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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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 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. |
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 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
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 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
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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.
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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