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Vocational Programs for Adolescents and Transitional Youth Directory

The following is a vocational directory regarding employment and training information for youth age 14 - 21. If you have any questions or need assistance linking a youth to services, please contact Transitional Youth Program at (818) 739-5176 .

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The Child and Family Guidance Center is a LA County Department of Mental Health (DMH) contractor that provides Specialized Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) services to children, transition age youth, and adults utilizing evidence based treatment interventions (EBPs) that are consistent with LAC/DMH Mental Health services Act (MHSA).

The Center also provides families with access to a comprehensive continuum of services depending on the needs of the family ranging from once a week, time limited mental services (PEI) to intensive in-home services that are delivered several times a week with 24-7 availability for crises.

The Community Resource Services is a division dedicated to improving the quality of life for special needs children and their families by helping them to locate, access and effectively use essential community health and social services.

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1. Programs Serving All Youth Age 14-21 3 2. Programs Serving Older Youth Age 18-21 5 3. Programs Offered Through LAUSD Schools 7 4. Programs Serving Transitional Youth With Special Needs 10 For Programs Serving Foster and Qualifying Probation Youth, please see the Foster Youth Directory.

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1) PROGRAMS SERVING ALL YOUTH AGE 14-21

Regional Occupational Program (ROP) 333 South Beaudry Avenue, 18 th Floor, Room 156 Los Angeles, CA 90017 (213) 745-1937 www.ropcenter.org Target Population : Age16 and older. Services Available : Hands-on vocational training and on-the-job 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.

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.

North Valley Occupational West Valley Occupational Center Center/Aviation Center 6200 Winnetka Avenue 11450 Sharp Ave. Woodland Hills, CA 91367 Mission Hills, CA 91345 (818) 346-3540 (818) 365-9645 www.wvoc.org www.nvoc.org

Pacoima Skills Center 13545 Van Nuys Boulevard Pacoima, CA 91331 (818) 896-9558 www.lausd.k12.ca.us/Pacoima_Skills_Ctr/

Job Corps (800) 733-Jobs (213) 741-5376 www.recruting.jobcorps.gov

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

Employment Development Department (EDD) www.edd.ca.gov Contact: An EDD office or representative is located at all WorkSource Centers and all local community colleges. EDD offers various programs/services, including:

Youth Employment CalJOBS Other Opportunity Program (YEOP) http://www.caljobs.ca.gov Target Population: Age16 and 11623 Glenoaks Boulevard older. Pacoima, CA 91331 Target Population : Typical jobs Services Available : Job (818) 890-9400 require a minimum age of 16 or placement for general public older. and specialized programs for 21010 Vanowen Street Services Available : parolees, ex-convicts, veterans, Canoga Park, CA 91303 Computerized job listings via the disabled, welfare-to-work. (818) 890-9438 Internet. Youth may register Target Population : Youth age online. 15-21, of all incomes. Services Available : Job preparation and placement; peer advising; college planning.

WIA (Workforce Investment Act) 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.

• Archdiocese of Los Angeles • Communities In Schools 11623 Glenoaks Blvd. 8743 Burnet Avenue Pacoima, CA 91331 North Hills, CA 91343 (818) 896-6828 (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) 771-0184 www.elproyecto.us

• El Proyecto del Barrio 20800 Sherman Way, 2 nd Floor Canoga Park, CA 91306 (818) 610-1657

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YO Valley (818) 361-1655 (323) 971-7642 Homework & Tutoring Center, Support Services (assistance with transportation, books, supplies, tools and equipment); High School & GED Prep, College (SAT prep, Financial Aid application assistance, College & educational exploration) Vocational Skills Assessment . Job Readiness & Work Experience Job Search .

Learning for Life 16525 Sherman Way C - 8 Van Nuys, CA 91406 (818) 933-0121 (818) 901-4890 Fax www.learning-for-life.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 ADVISOR AVIATION Post 3 Optimist Club of North Hollywood 7240 Hayvenhurst Ave., Van Nuys Don Hagopian Post 747 Whiteman Airport 12635 Osborne St., Pacoima Ruth Logan FIRE SERVICE Post 5 LA County Fire Battalion 5 4206 N. Cornell Rd., Agoura Hills Steve Ford MEDICAL Post 918 Kaiser Permanente 13652 Cantara St., Panorama City Karen Ruballo POLICE

Post 521 San Fernando PD 910 First St., San Fernando Fernando Miranda SHERIFF

Post 164 LASD Lost Hills 27050 Agoura Rd., Agoura Kevin Augarten Post 1097 LASD – North Academy College of the Canyons, Valencia Rich Phelan SCHOOL GROUPS Post 224 Cavalier Films Cleveland High School Evelyn Seubert

2) PROGRAMS SERVING OLDER YOUTH AGE 18 -21

Worksource Centers (888) 226-6300 Target Population : Age 18 and above. Two service levels: Group 1) Intensive Service Clients: Primarily serves low-income families, dislocated workers and people with disabilities. Group 2) General Public: Requires only Driver’s License or I.D.

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Group 1: 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: Access to resource library, video room, computer lab, job boards, fax machine, copier, telephones, and Internet resources.

Canoga Park – West Hills Chatsworth – Northridge Van Nuys – Sherman Oaks WorkSource Center BUILD WorkSource Center WorkSource Center 21010 Vanowen Street 9207 Eton Avenue 15400 Sherman Way, Suite 140 Canoga Park, CA 91303 Chatsworth, CA 91311 Van Nuys, CA 91352 (818) 596-4448 (818) 701-9800 (818) 781-2522 www.arboret.com www.buildonestop.com www.worksourcecalifornia.com Northeast San Fernando Valley El Proyecto del Barrio WorkSource Center WorkSource Center 11623 Glenoaks Boulevard 9024 Laurel Canyon Boulevard Pacoima, CA 91331 Sun Valley, CA 91352 (818) 890- 9400 (818) 504-0334 www.wsca.cc/ www.wscalnetwork.org

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. Clients 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.

Chrysalis 14015 Van Nuys Boulevard, Suite #E Pacoima, CA 91331 (818) 834-4357 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.

Conservation Corp (213) 749-3601 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

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diploma, or attend college. Residential program in Camarillo (and throughout California) and non- residential programs in Los Angeles (and throughout California).

Meet Each Need With Dignity (MEND) 10641 North Fernando Road Pacoima, CA 91331 (818) 896-0246 www.mendpoverty.org Target Population: 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 following training programs are currently offered: Food service (818) 686-7334 - Practical hands-on training includes food preparation and service at internal and external catering events. Dental Assistant Training (818) 897-2443 x7337 - Objective: To acquire a variety of skills needed to assist the dentist in the examination and treatment of patients; basic knowledge of the use and processing of dental radiographs; perform related duties in the care and maintenance of dental instruments and supplies. Warehouse / Inventory Control (818) 686-7334 Practical, hands-on training is provided in out extensive on-site Food Warehouse. Sewing Classes (818) 896-0246 x7331 Learn how to sew for your family or for a career - Classes meet throughout the week.

Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) www.rehab.cahwnet.gov • 5900 Sepulveda Boulevard, Suite #240 Van Nuys, CA 91411 (818) 901-5024 • 6800 Owensmouth Avenue, Suite #100 Canoga Park, CA 91303 (818) 596-4302 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.

3) PROGRAMS OFFERED THROUGH LAUSD SCHOOLS

Career Advisor, Work Target Population: High school students Experience Coordinator, Services Available: The Career Advisor assists students who are vocationally College Counselor 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-

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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 l ocated at all LAUSD high school campuses .

First Break Target Population: High school students age 16 and older. Services Available : Students may contact the Career Counselor or Work Experience Coordinator at their high school in order to access specific job listing and details.

AVID Target Population : Students who are interested in attending college. Outreach (Advancement Via focuses on students with average to high-test scores who currently have an Individual Determination) average grade point average. www.avidonline.org 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.

Project Grad Target Population: Students grades K – 12 . 10625 Erwin Street Services Provided: Project GRAD (Graduation Really Achieves Dreams) is a North Hollywood, CA 91606 non-profit organization dedicated to help students attend and succeed in college. (818) 760-4695 Project GRAD seeks to inspire and create independent thinkers, and instill www.projectgradla.org confidence, self-discipline and a natural excitement for discovery. GRADs high school program involves providing support to strengthen high school academics and providing services to ensure eligibility for college scholarships.

Clean and Green Target Population: Youth age 13-17. (323) 224-2550 Services Available: Youth work 25 hours per week when off track/during www.lacorps.org summer vacation or Saturdays during their school year. Duties include removing graffiti, cleaning neighborhoods, planting trees, gardening, and painting murals.

Magnet Schools Target Population: LAUSD public school students, grades K-12. (877) 462-4798 Services Provided: M agnet schools offer a range of educational possibilities, (213) 241-4177 including programs in Communications, Fine Arts, Foreign Language, www.echoices.lausd.net Gifted/High Ability, Humanities, Law/Government/Police Studies, Math/Science/Technology, and Medical Careers.

Perkins/Academy Programs Contact individual high schools. 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

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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 high schools that offer these programs. Arleta High School North Hollywood High School Social Justice Ornamental Horticulture, Animal Science, www.arletahigh.com Construction, and Automotive . www.nhhs.net Birmingham High School Northridge Academy High School Technology & Business, Creative Liberal Arts, 9th grade Bridge/Exploratory, Health & Human, Arts, Performing Arts, Social Justice and Medical Media & Communication, Leadership & Learning Science www.lausd.net/Northridge_Academy_HS/about.htm www.birminghamhs.org Canoga Park High School Panorama High School Entrepreneurship, Hospital Occupations, Animal Culinary Arts Science, Plant and Soil Services, and International www.panoramahs.org Trade. Cleveland High School Polytechnic High School Media and Design Arts, Child Development, and Cisco Network Drafting Architecture. www.polyhigh.org www.clevelandhs.org Chatsworth High School Reseda High School Performing Arts, Health & Fitness, Urban Studies, Police, Visual Performing and Liberal Arts Medical Health, Writing Program, Business & www.resedahighschool.com Technology, Law & Justice, and Visual Arts www.chatsworthhs.org El Camino High School San Fernando High School Food Service and Hospitality, Child Media and Arts, Cabinetmadery and Wood, Child Development. Development, Engineering, Culinary Arts, Graphic www.ecr.lausd.k12.ca.us Arts, and Auto www.sanfernandohs.com Granada High School Sylmar High School Culinary, Automotive, Construction, and Printing Vehicle Maintenance, Service/Repair, Cabinetmaking Programs and Wood Products, Accounting Services, Business www.ghchs.com Financial Management, Computer Information and Support Services, Carrier with Children, Ornamental Horticulture, Media and Design Arts, Culinary Arts www.lausd.k12.ca.us/Sylmar_HS/ - sylmarhs.org Grant High School Taft High School Media and Design Arts, Sales and Marketing, Child Fashion Design, Graphic Art Technology, and Film Development, Business Financial Management, Making 1 AB Arts:CAD Travel and Tourism, and Culinary Arts. www.lausd.k12.ca.us/Taft_HS- tafthigh.org www.granths.org High Tech High Charter School Van Nuys High School Technology and Communications Media and Design Arts, Stage Production, Child www.hthla.org Development, Engineering Design, Food Service and Hospitality, Manufacturing, Automotive, and Graphic. www.lausd.k12.ca.us/vnhs - vannuyshs.org Kennedy High School Verdugo Hills High School Cabinetmaking and Wood Products, Film/Video Cabinetmaking and Wood Products, Medical Production, Media and Design Arts, Family and Occupations, Information and Support Services, Human Services, Architectural and Structural Media and Design Arts, Architectural and Structural Engineering, Computer Program and Systems Engineering. Development. www.lausd.net/Verdugo_HS - verdugohs.org

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www.jfkcougars.org Monroe High School Valley College Architecture and Structural Engineering, Video Production, Food Service and Hospitality, Valley College offers school-to-career academies in Cabinetmaking and Wood Products. order to motivate students to pursue a career and www.monroe.lausd.k12.ca.us/glsys/ 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)

District Office of Transition Services (DOTS) Los Angeles Unified School District 333 South Beaudry Avenue, 17 th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90017 (213) 241-8050 www.lausd.net Target Population: Youth with an IEP who attend 8-12 th 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 2 DOTS teachers (who also serve eighth graders at middle schools) to provide transition services to students. Contact DOTS Teacher at the local high school.

The Workability Program High schools (both public and non-public) offer this employment program, primarily for 11 th and 12 th grade students, which subsidizes wages of work-ready students.

4) PROGRAMS SERVING TRANSITIONAL YOUTH WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

Valley Employment Services at San Fernando Valley Target Population: Age 17 or older with a mental Community Mental Health Center (SFVCMHC) health diagnosis. 6842 Van Nuys Boulevard, 6 th Floor Services Available: Vocational assessment, job Van Nuys, CA 91411 placement, volunteer placement. Supported (818) 902-5315 employment, monitoring of vocational plan, http://www.movinglivesforward.org/programs/valley- transitional services, and linkage to Department of employment-services Rehabilitation. Path Point Target Population: Age 18 and over (with a 9430 Topanga Canyon Boulevard, Suite #103 developmental disability or with mental health Chatsworth, CA 91311 diagnosis who are Department of Rehabilitation (818) 773-9570 clients).

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www.pathpoint.org Services Available: Vocational assessment, job placement, supported employment/job coaching, skills training, independent living skills. Ability First/Work Center Target Population: Age 18 or over 6530 Winnetka Avenue (developmental disability). Woodland Hills, CA 91367 Services Provided: Sheltered workshop, job (818) 884-5112 preparation skills, and supported employment. www.abilityfirst.org New Horizons Target Population: Age 18 or over 15725 Parthenia Street (developmental disability). North Hills, CA 91343 Services Available: Sheltered workshop, (818) 894-9301 supported employment, job coaching, and life skills www.newhorizon-sfv.org training. CITY Community Services Target Population: age 18 or over (developmental 15400 Sherman Way, Suite 110 disability or with a mental health diagnosis who are Van Nuys, CA 91406 Department of Rehabilitation clients). (818) 373-5585 Services Available: Work evaluation, job (800) 852-9931 Toll Free placement, supported employment/job coaching, independent living skills. BUILD Rehabilitation Services Target Population: age 18 or over (developmental 12432 Foothill Boulevard disability or with a mental health diagnosis who are Sylmar, CA 91342 Department of Rehabilitation clients). (818) 898-0020 Services Available: Sheltered workshop, Work www.buildindustries.com evaluation, job placement, supported employment/job coaching, independent living skills. Vistas Social and Work Program Target Population: Dually diagnosed adults who 4301 Cahuenga Boulevard are also Regional Center clients. North Hollywood, CA 91602 Services Available: Behavior modification day (818) 509-0150 program, which includes independent living skills, basic vocational skills, and volunteer work, such as gardening, kitchen duties or animal care. The agencies on this document are listed for informational purposes only. No endorsement of the quality of services is intended by the Community Resource Services Department of the Child and Family Guidance Center.

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