Vocational Directory 8550 Balboa Boulevard | Suite 150 Northridge, CA 91325 The following is a Vocational Directory regarding employment and training information for youth age 14 - 21. If you have any question, use the directory to call for information or assistance. There are plenty of people ready and willing to help. Community Resource Services www.childguidance.org Follow us @CFGCtips Like us on Facebook
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The agencies on this document are listed for informational purposes only. No endorsement of the quality of services is intended by Community Resource Services of the Child and Family Guidance Center.
Programs Serving All Youth Age 14 and Up 2 Programs Serving Older Youth Age 18 and Up 6 Programs Offered Through LAUSD Schools 8 Programs Serving Transitional Youth with Special Needs 10 Revised 2022 | 1
Programs Serving All Youth Age 14 and Up
Exploring
16525 Sherman Way C - 8
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 785-8700
www.exploring.org
Minimum Age: 14
Exploring is a career program for young men and women ages 14-20 that gives you “hands-on” volunteer experience in the working world. The youth actually get to work with adults who are in the profession. This experience would look good on their college applications and resumes. In addition, there are many scholarships and awards specifically for Explorers.
SPONSOR MEETING LOCATION
AVIATION
Post 3 Post 747 Optimist Club of North Hollywood Whiteman Airport
FIRE SERVICE
Post 5 LA County Fire Battalion 5
MEDICAL
Post 918 Kaiser Permanente
POLICE
7240 Hayvenhurst Avenue, Van Nuys 12635 Osborne Street, Pacoima
4206 N. Cornell Road, Agoura Hills
13652 Cantara Street, Panorama City
Post 521 San Fernando PD 910 First Street, San Fernando
SHERIFF
Post 164 Post 1097 LASD Lost Hills LASD – North Academy
SCHOOL GROUPS
27050 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills College of the Canyons, Valencia
Post 224 Cavalier Films Cleveland High School
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) www.edd.ca.gov
Target Population: Youth age 14-21 who are low income and face a barrier.
Services Available: Subsidized job placements, vocational case management, career/college planning, and summer job program. Diploma completion.
Northeast San Fernando Valley AJCC 12502 Van Nuys Boulevard, Suite 221
Pacoima, CA 91331
(818) 482-1754
Northeast Valley Center 9030 Laurel Canyon Boulevard
Sun Valley, CA 91352
Communities In Schools 12605 Osborne Street
Pacoima, CA 91331
(818) 891-9399
www.cisgla.org
Youth on probation or who have a history of legal problems.
El Proyecto del Barrio/Worksource California 9024 Laurel Canyon Boulevard Sun Valley, CA 91352
(818) 504-0334
www.elproyecto.us
El Proyecto del Barrio
20800 Sherman Way, 2nd Floor Winnetka, CA 91306
(818) 710-5236
The agencies on this document are listed for informational purposes only. No endorsement of the quality of services is intended by Community Resource Services of the Child and Family Guidance Center.
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Youth Employment Opportunity Program (YEOP)
www.edd.ca.gov
www.laoyc.org
Target Population: Youth ages 15-25, of all incomes, at risk of not achieving their educational goals (high school drop out, at risk of dropping out of school, including college), youthful offender, teen parent, limited English skills, foster/homeless youth, gang member/associate, etc. Youth who may not necessarily fit under any criteria above may still be eligible for YEOP services upon assessment.
Services Available: Job preparation and placement; peer advising; college planning. Hiring Process workshops offered.
Job Corps
(800) 733-Jobs
www.jobcorps.gov
Target Population: Low-income youth in need of job skills, ages 16-24, not currently on probation or parole.
Services Available: Hands-on vocational and educational training for high school level (GED or diploma) and posthigh school level. Program includes optional room and board, medical and dental care, clothing, and daily living allowance. (Free for qualifying students.) Two locations:
Department of Rehabilitation (DOR)
23838 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 303
Santa Clarita, CA 91355 (661) 799-1020
www.dor.ca.gov
Target Population: Youth or adults with mental health diagnosis, learning disability, developmental disability or physical impairment, regardless of income.
Services Available: Vocational assessment and planning; job placement and job club; vocational training and college courses; job coach and supported employment; workshop employment; assistive technology; referrals to vocational training or college. Payment of transportation, clothing allowance, tools, and possibly school/college tuition when candidate qualifies for such services
Employment Development Department (EDD)
www.edd.ca.gov
Target Population: Youth age 16 and older
Services Available: Offers a variety of services and programs at no cost, designed to benefit all job seekers including youth and people with disabilities. Job placement for general public and specialized programs for parolees, exconvicts, veterans, disabled, welfare-to-work. EDD provides individuals with job search and resume workshops, job fairs and referrals, training and much more.
Canoga Park Office
21010 Vanowen Street
Canoga Park, CA 91303
(818) 596-4448
Glendale Office
1255 S. Central Avenue
Glendale, CA 91204 (818) 409-0498
Los Angeles Job Corps Center
1020 South Olive Street
Los Angeles, CA 90015 (213) 748-0135
www.losangeles.jobcorps.gov
Long Beach Job Corps Center 1903 Santa Fe Avenue Long Beach, CA 90810 (562) 983-1777
www.longbeach.jobcorps.gov
Regional Occupational Program (ROP)
716 East 14th Street, 1st Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90021 (213) 745-1940
www.cde.ca.gov/ds/si/rp/southernpoc.asp
Target Population: Youth age 16 and older
Services Available: Hands-on vocational training and on-thejob training held at high school campuses, private businesses, and community sites. Intensive courses are also available during intersession and summer. Youth may receive high school credits.
Contact Career Counselor at high school for schedule of classes or assistance with enrollment.
CalJOBS www.caljobs.ca.gov
www.edd.ca.gov
Target Population: Youth age 16 and older
Services Available: This online resource helps job seekers easily search for jobs, build resumes, access career resources and gather information on education and training programs. Online account will need to be created to access these resources.
Computerized job listings via the Internet. Youth may register online.
The agencies on this document are listed for informational purposes only. No endorsement of the quality of services is intended by Community Resource Services of the Child and Family Guidance Center.
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Occupational Centers
Target Population: Youth age 16 and older
Services Available: Hands-on classroom vocational training in a wide variety of occupations. Youth may receive high school credits.
Contact Career Counselor at high school for schedule of classes or assistance with enrollment. Some schools may provide bus transportation to Centers.
West Valley Occupational Center
6200 Winnetka Avenue
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
(818) 346-3540 x220
www.wvoc.net
WVOC has two additional campuses in which students can learn English, prepare for a High School Equivalency Test, earn a high school diploma, prepare for a new career or upgrade skills for an existing career. Career Technical Education (CTE) classes are only offered at the WVOC. Disability Support Services offered.
Reseda Adult School
18230 Kittridge Street
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 758-3700
Van Nuys Adult School
6535 Cedros Avenue
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 778-6000
North Valley Occupational Center/Aviation Center
11450 Sharp Avenue
Mission Hills, CA 91345
(818) 256-1400
(818) 365-2695
www.nvoc.org
NVOC has four additional campuses in which students can learn English, prepare for a High School Equivalency Test, earn a high school diploma, prepare for a new career or upgrade skills for an existing career. Career Technical Education (CTE) classes offered vary within the campuses. Citizenship classes offered.
East Valley Skill Center
8601 Arleta Avenue
Sun Valley, CA 91352
(818) 759-5841
Career Technical Education (CTE): business education, graphic design and industrial technology.
Rinaldi Adult Center
17450 Rinaldi Street
Granada Hills, CA 91344
(818) 366-9171
Career Technical Education (CTE): business education.
North Hollywood Adult Learning Center
10952 Whipple Street
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 508-3600
Aviation Center (Van Nuys Airport)
16550 Saticoy Street
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 256-1400
Career Technical Education (CTE): classes offered in aircraft mechanics. Visit the main campus (NVOC) to schedule a reading and math assessment as it is a prerequisite for the program.
The agencies on this document are listed for informational purposes only. No endorsement of the quality of services is intended by Community Resource Services of the Child and Family Guidance Center.
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California Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS) –
Los Angeles District Office
320 West 4th Street, Room 950
Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 576–7750
(213) 576–7758 Fax
www.dir.ca.gov/das/das.html
DAS@dir.ca.gov
Target Population: Youth age 16 and older (age requirement may vary depending on the chosen apprenticeship program) Services Available: Paid apprenticeship programs offered in many occupations to help adults develop skills in viable career pathways.
Playa Vista Job Opportunities and Business Services (PV Jobs)
4112 S. Main Street
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323) 432-3955
www.pvjobs.org
info@pvjobs.org
Target Population: At risk youth 16 and older, adults and veterans that have experienced one of the following employment barriers: did not complete high school, history of substance abuse, household income below 50% of the median, homelessness, welfare recipient, history of involvement in the justice system, chronic unemployment, and/or an unemployed single parent.
Services Available: Pre-apprenticeship training in Construction, Hospitality, Carpentry, and Tech Math for electricians. As well as job training and employment opportunities. Also provides financial assistance to cover the costs of union initiation fees, construction tools, and clothing.
Countywide Youth Bridges
Youth@Work - Los Angeles County Public Safety Career
3175 West 6th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90020
Youth Program Internship (Step 1)
(888) 211-0644
Email: youthatwork@wdacs.lacounty.gov
Target Population: Youth ages 14-24
Los Angeles County Residents who have the right to work in the United States. Priority is given to school dropouts, CalWORKs, probation, foster, homeless, TAY, Low-Income households, LGBTQ, an offender, pregnant or parenting, have a disability, or are an English learner.
Services Offered: 120 hours of paid work experience, personal enrichment training, academic and career counseling, advanced career services, opportunity to work in a diverse county department and potential long-term employment.
Youth Worker Training Program (Step 2) (213) 893-7810
Email: CYBP@hr.lacounty.gov
Website: http://hr.lacounty.gov/
Targeted Population: Youth ages 16-24
Los Angeles County residents who have the right to work in the U.S.
Services Offered: Paid training program for youth, 12month internship, option to specialize in various level entry positions at County department, personal enrichment trainings and supportive services.
The agencies on this document are listed for informational purposes only. No endorsement of the quality of services is intended by Community Resource Services of the Child and Family Guidance Center.
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Programs Serving Older Youth Age 18 and Up
Worksource Centers
(888) 226-6300
Target Population: Youth age 18 and older
Services Available: Two service levels:
Group 1: Intensive Service Clients: Primarily serves low-income families, dislocated workers and people with disabilities. Vocational guidance and case management, job preparation and placement, job training, including referrals to training vendors and funding of tuition costs, basic skills remediation, on-the-job training, and supportive services including transportation and childcare.
Group 2: General Public: Requires only Driver’s License or I.D. Access to resource library, video room, computer lab, job boards, fax machine, copier, telephones, and Internet resources.
Canoga Park – West Hills
WorkSource Center
21010 Vanowen Street
Canoga Park, CA 91303
(818) 596-4448
www.edd.ca.gov
Northeast San Fernando Valley
American Job Center of California
12502 Van Nuys Boulevard
Pacoima, CA 91331
(818) 482-1754
www.ajcc.lacounty.gov/ajcc/northeastsan-fernando-valley-ajcc
California Conservation Corps
(800) 952-5627
www.ccc.ca.gov
Chatsworth – Northridge
BUILD WorkSource Center
9301 Oakdale Avenue, Suite 160
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 701-9800
www.buildworksource.com
El Proyecto del Barrio
WorkSource Center
9024 Laurel Canyon Boulevard
Sun Valley, CA 91352
(818) 504-0334
Van Nuys – Sherman Oaks
WorkSource Center
15400 Sherman Way, Suite 140
Van Nuys, CA 91352
(818) 781-2522
Target Population: Youth ages 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 courses, and learn computer skills. Clients may live at home and work locally. Room and board is currently provided in Norwalk, Pomona, Camarillo and other locations.
Conservation Corps
19040 Vanowen Street
Reseda, CA 91335
(213) 362-9000 Ext. 110
www.lacorps.org
Target Population: Youth ages 18-24
Services Available: Paid employment/training working to conserve or enhance California’s natural resources and assist with natural disasters or emergencies. Youth may concurrently earn GED, high school diploma, or attend college. Residential program in Camarillo (and throughout California) and non-residential programs in Los Angeles (and throughout California).
Chrysalis
13545 Van Nuys Boulevard, Suite #1
Pacoima, CA 91331
(818) 794-4200
www.changelives.org
Target Population: Low-income or homeless adults; emancipated youth.
Services Available: Job preparation classes; vocational case management; access to job leads, fax, Internet, telephone, clothing room, and bus tokens. Chrysalis also runs Labor Connection, a staffing agency, and StreetWorks, a street maintenance service that provides clients with paid apprenticeships to gain marketable experience and job skills.
Meet Each Need with Dignity (MEND)
10641 San Fernando Road
Pacoima, CA 91331
(818) 896-0246
(818) 897-2443
www.mendpoverty.org
Target Population: Youth age 18 and older
Services Provided: Basic, hands-on job training program to prepare clients to complete higher level training or obtain entry level employment in the following areas: dental assisting, computer office skills, computer repair, warehouse and inventory control, and catering and food service. Applicants must demonstrate basic English skills.
The agencies on this document are listed for informational purposes only. No endorsement of the quality of services is intended by Community Resource Services of the Child and Family Guidance Center.
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Los Angeles Hospitality Training Academy
www.lahta.org/ info@lahta.org
Hospitality Training Academy (HTA)
130 South Alvarado Street, 2nd Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90057
Hospitality Training Academy Kitchen (HTAK)
1234 South Western Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90006
Target Population: Low-income marginalized individuals seeking a job in the hospitality field.
Services Available: Provides a variety of workforce development, apprenticeship and training programs for jobs in the hospitality industry. Some online hospitality training programs are also offered.
Jewish Vocational Services Los Angeles (JVSLA)
6505 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 200
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 761-8888
www.jvs-socal.org
DGudiel@jvs-socal.org (Debbie Gudiel – Recruitment Intake Supervisor) or askus@jvs-socal.org
Targeted Population: Youth age 18 and older with a minimum High School Diploma or GED, who is fluent in English, has a valid California driver’s license or state ID, is eligible to work in the United States, can commit to perfect attendance for the duration of the training program, and can pass a criminal background check. Additional requirements may apply based on the selected program.
Services Available: 8-week intensive career training programs in apartment maintenance technicians, banking, Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA), and training for NonClinical positions within the healthcare industry. *Program training location may vary
St. Joseph Center’s Educational and Vocational Services
204 Hampton Drive
Venice, CA 90291
(310) 396 6468
Culinary Training Program www.Stjosephctr.org/culinary-training-program culinarytraining@stjosephctr.org
Target Population: Low-income adults.
Services Available: The culinary training program is an 8week of hands-on classes in kitchen safety, culinary techniques, and professional life skills followed by a 4-week internship at a local restaurant.
Codetalk (Web Technology Training)
www.stjosephctr.org/codetalk/ codetalk@stjosephctr.org
Targeted Population: Low-income and underserved women of all ages.
Services Available: Vocational Training programs in digital web technology. Codetalk is a 16-week long program for low-income and underserved women of all age groups that teaches the fundamentals of front-end web development.
The agencies on this document are listed for informational purposes only. No endorsement of the quality of services is intended by Community Resource Services of the Child and Family Guidance Center.
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Programs Offered Through LAUSD Schools
Career Advisor, Work Experience Coordinator, College Counselor
Target Population: High school students
Services Available: The Career Advisor assists students who are vocationally bound with referrals to vocational programs, including Occupational Centers, ROP, vocational programs at community colleges, and ROTC. The Career Advisor also assists seniors with their portfolio for graduation. The Work Experience Coordinator issues work permits, provides referrals to on and off-campus employment and may teach a work experience class in order for working students to earn high school credits. The College Counselor assists college bound students with college selection, application submission, required prerequisites and tests. Financial aid is located at all LAUSD high school campuses
AVID
(Advancement Via Individual Determination)
(213) 241-4870
www.achieve.lausd.net/Page/1409\
Target Population: Students who are interested in attending college. Outreach focuses on students with average to high-test scores who currently have an average grade point average.
Services Provided: Students are placed in a college preparatory track. Support services include tutorials consisting of collaborative study groups and writing groups. Activities include motivational activities, field trips, and college and career preparation.
Clean and Green
1400 North Spring Street Los Angeles, CA 90012
(323) 224-2550 Ext. 502
www.lacorps.org
Magnet Schools
(877) 462-4798
(213) 241-4177
www.echoices.lausd.net
www.LAUSDMagnets.com
District Office of Transition Services (DOTS) (213) 241-6701
www.achive.lausd.net/spedDOTS spedsfss@lausd.net
Contact: Laura Giaimo
Target Population: Youth ages 13-17
Services Available: Youth work 25 hours per week when off track, during summer vacation or Saturdays during their school year. Duties include: removing graffiti, cleaning neighborhoods, planting trees, gardening, and painting murals.
Target Population: LAUSD public school students (grades K-12)
Services Provided: Magnet schools offer a range of educational possibilities, including programs in Communications, Fine Arts, Foreign Language, Gifted/High Ability, Humanities, Law/Government/Police Studies, Math/Science/Technology, and Medical Careers.
Target Population: Youth with an IEP who attend 8-12th grade at a public school.
Services Available: All clients receiving special education services at a LAUSD public high school are required to have a transition plan as part of their IEP commencing at age 14. Each high school is assigned a DOTS teacher (who also serve eighth graders at middle schools) to provide transition services to students. Contact a DOTS Teacher at the local high school.
The Workability Program (916) 327-0878
www.cde.ca.gov/sp/se/sr/workability.asp
WorkAbility1@cde.ca.gov
Contact: Barbara Boyd
Email: baboyd@cde.ca.gov
High schools (both public and non-public) offer this employment program, primarily for 11th and 12th grade students, which subsidize wages of work-ready students.
The agencies on this document are listed for informational purposes only. No endorsement of the quality of services is intended by Community Resource Services of the Child and Family Guidance Center.
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Perkins/Academy Programs
Contact individual high schools
PDF of CTE courses offered throughout LAUSD schools
https://achieve.lausd.net/site/handlers/filedownload.ashx?moduleinstanceid=64648&dataid=105078&FileName=LAUSD%20C TE_Pathways_2020-21.pdf
Target Population: High school students
Services Provided: Students who enroll in the Perkins Program will choose a career path and typically take at least one course in that career path each semester. Academies are a school-within-a-school that aims to prepare students for a skilled career path. Students participate in classes that integrate academic and career preparation instruction. The following are examples of some local h igh schools that offer these programs.
Arleta High School (818) 686-4100
Social Justice
www.arletahigh.net
Birmingham High School (818) 758-5200
Technology & Business, Creative Liberal Arts, Performing Arts, Social Justice and Medical Science.
www.birminghamcharter.com
Canoga Park High School (818) 673-1300
Entrepreneurship, Hospital Occupations, Animal Science, Plant and Soil Services, and International Trade.
www.canogaparkhs.org
Cleveland High School (818) 885-2300
Media and Design Arts, Child Development, and Drafting Architecture.
www.clevelandhs.org
Chatsworth High School (818) 678-3400
Performing Arts, Health & Fitness, Urban Studies, Medical Health, Writing Program, Business & Technology, Law & Justice, and Visual Arts
www.chatsworthhs.org
El Camino High School (818) 595-7500
Food Service and Hospitality, Child Development. www.ecrchs.net
Granada High School (818) 360-2361
Culinary, Automotive, Construction, and Printing Programs
www.ghchs.com
Grant High School (818) 756-2700
Media and Design Arts, Sales and Marketing, Child Development, Business Financial Management, Travel and Tourism, and Culinary Arts. www.granths.org
North Hollywood High School (818) 753-6200
Ornamental Horticulture, Animal Science, Construction, and Automotive. www.nhhs.net
Northridge Academy High School (818) 700-2222
9th grade Bridge/Exploratory, Health & Human, Arts, Media & Communication, Leadership & Learning.
www.northridgeacademyhs.org
Panorama High School (818) 909-4500
Culinary Arts
www.panoramahs.org
Polytechnic High School
(818) 394-3600
Cisco Network
www.polyhigh.org
Reseda High School (818) 758-3600
Police, Visual Performing and Liberal Arts
www.resedahs.net
San Fernando High School (818) 898-7600
Media and Arts, Cabinetmadery and Wood, Child Development, Engineering, Culinary Arts, Graphic Arts, and Auto
www.sanfernandohs.com
Sylmar High School (818) 833-3700
Vehicle Maintenance, Service/Repair, Cabinetmaking and Wood Products, Accounting Services, Business Financial Management, Computer Information and Support Services, Carrier with Children, Ornamental Horticulture, Media and Design Arts, Culinary Arts
www.sylmarhs.org
Taft High School (818) 227-3600
Fashion Design, Graphic Art Technology, and Film Making
1 AB Arts:CAD
www.tafthigh.org
The agencies on this document are listed for informational purposes only. No endorsement of the quality of services is intended by Community Resource Services of the Child and Family Guidance Center.
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High Tech High Charter School (818) 609-2640
Technology and Communications
www.hthla.org
Kennedy High School (818) 271-2900
Cabinetmaking and Wood Products, Film/Video Production, Media and Design Arts, Family and Human Services, Architectural and Structural Engineering, Computer Program and Systems Development.
www.jfkcougars.org
Monroe High School (818) 830-4200
Architecture and Structural Engineering, Video Production, Food Service and Hospitality, Cabinetmaking and Wood Products. www.monroehs.org
Van Nuys High School (818) 778-6800
Media and Design Arts, Stage Production, Child Development, Engineering Design, Food Service and Hospitality, Manufacturing, Automotive, and Graphic. www.ca02225230.schoolwires.net
Verdugo Hills High School (818) 951-5400
Cabinetmaking and Wood Products, Medical Occupations, Information and Support Services, Media and Design Arts, Architectural and Structural Engineering. www.verdugohs.org
Valley College
Valley College offers school-to-career academies in order to motivate students to pursue a career and attend college. The following academies are offered by the following high schools: Grant, Monroe, North Hollywood, Polytechnic, and San Fernando & Van Nuys High Schools. Fire Academy (LA Fire Department), Justice Academy (LA County Sheriff’s Department), Woodlands Academy (US Forest Service), Leadership Academy (CA Army National Guard), Robotics: Engineering and Electronics (National Tooling and Machining Association).
Programs Serving Transitional Youth with Special Needs
Valley Employment Services at San Fernando Valley Community Mental Health Center (SFVCMHC)
16360 Roscoe Boulevard, 2nd Floor
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 902–5315
www.movinglivesforward.org
Path Point
8510 Balboa Blvd. Suite 100
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 773-9570
www.pathpoint.org
Target Population: Youth age 17 or older with a mental health diagnosis.
Services Available: Vocational assessment, job placement, volunteer placement. Supported employment, monitoring of vocational plan, transitional services, and linkage to Department of Rehabilitation.
Target Population: Youth age 18 and older with a developmental disability or with mental health diagnosis who are Department of Rehabilitation clients.
Services Available: Vocational assessment, job placement, supported employment/job coaching, skills training, and independent living skills.
The agencies on this document are listed for informational purposes only. No endorsement of the quality of services is intended by Community Resource Services of the Child and Family Guidance Center.
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Ability First/Work Center
2570 East Foothill Boulevard
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 449-5662
www.abilityfirst.org
Email: Info@abilityfirst.org
New Horizons
15725 Parthenia Street
North Hills, CA 91343
(818) 894-9301
www.newhorizon-sfv.org
Email: Info@newhorizons-sfv.org
CITY Community Services
3800 La Crescenta Avenue, Suite 103
Glendale, CA 91214
(800) 852-9931 Toll Free
(818) 542-6800
www.citycommunityservices.org
BUILD Rehabilitation Services
12432 Foothill Boulevard
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 898-0020
www.buildindustries.com
Email: info@buildabilityla.org
Vistas Social and Work Program
10940 Victory Boulevard, #103 North Hollywood, CA 91602
(818) 509-0150/0159
www.shsvistas.org
Email: nohovistas@gmail.com
Tierra del Sol
9919 Sunland Boulevard
Sundland, CA 91040
(818) 352-1419
www.tierradelsol.org
Target Population: Youth age 18 or older (developmental disability).
Services Provided: Sheltered workshop, job preparation skills, and supported employment.
Target Population: Youth age 18 or older (developmental disability).
Services Available: Sheltered workshop, supported employment, job coaching, and life skills training.
Target Population: Youth age 18 or older (developmental disability or with a mental health diagnosis who are Department of Rehabilitation clients).
Services Available: Work evaluation, job placement, independent living skills, day program services, personal assistance.
Target Population: Youth age 18 or older (developmental disability or with a mental health diagnosis who are Department of Rehabilitation clients). Services Available: Sheltered workshop, Work evaluation, job placement, supported employment/job coaching, independent living skills. Vocational training and community integration training.
Target Population: Dually diagnosed adults who are also Regional Center clients.
Services Available: Behavior modification day program, which includes independent living skills, basic vocational skills, and volunteer work, such as gardening, kitchen duties or animal care.
Target Population: Youth age 18 or older (individuals with cognitive, physical, emotional, or behavioral disabilities)
Services Provided: They offer a very wide range of community employment services. These include Supported Individual Employment and Small Group Supported Work as well as situational work assessments and placement services. College access program and career in arts program.
Social Vocational Services
8550 Balboa Boulevard, Suite 218
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 831-1321
www.socialvocationalservices.org
Target Population: Youth age 18 or older
Services Provided: Offers a wide range of services, including Adult Day Programs, Supported Employment, Residential, Transportation and Financial Management Services.
The agencies on this document are listed for informational purposes only. No endorsement of the quality of services is intended by Community Resource Services of the Child and Family Guidance Center.
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The agencies on this document are listed for informational purposes only. No endorsement of the quality of services is intended by Community Resource Services of the Child and Family Guidance Center.
