Job Training Programs with Housing

St. Anne’s Housing Programs

155 N. Occidental Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90026 (213) 381-2931 http://stannes.org/transitional-housing-program/

Target Population: 18- to 24-year-old mothers who are aging out of foster care and their children. Services Available: Each young woman lives in a onebedroom apartment on the campus and participates in comprehensive services. The program emphasizes increasing self-sufficiency through work and education so young women can obtain permanent housing and support their children.

We Lift LA

5619 Lindley Avenue Tarzana, CA 91356 (818) 708-1662 (818) 708-1661Fax http://weliftla.org/how-we-help/

Target Population: Young women, age 18 – 25, who are aging out of the foster care system. Services Available: We Lift LA empowers transitional age youth and young adults exiting the foster care system by providing life skills training, consistent support, workshops, and counseling to make the shift from foster care to independence less challenging and successful. Three primary services are: housing support; life skills coaching/training; and income support/job readiness training.

California Conservation Corps

(800) 952-5627 www.ccc.ca.gov

Target Population: Young adults, age 18-25 (not currently on probation or parole); no income requirement. Services Available: Paid 1-3 years employment, training working outdoors in tree planting, trail maintenance, construction, carpentry, emergency response, fire fighting and related fields. Youth may concurrently earn GED or high school diploma, attend college course, and learn computer skills. Youth living in the San Fernando Valley may live at home and work locally. Room and board is currently provided in Norwalk, Pomona, Camarillo and other California locations.

Job Corps

(800) 733-Jobs (213) 741-5376 www.recruiting.jobcorps.gov

Target Population: Low-income youth, age 16-24, not currently on probation or parole. Services Available: Job Corps provides hands-on vocational and educational training for high school level (GED or diploma) and post-high school level youth. Program includes optional room and board, medical and dental care, clothing, and daily living allowance. It is free for qualifying students.