Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers

Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers

Provider: LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY - ANTELOPE VALLEY AMERICA'S JOB CENTER OF CALIFORNIA

The agency provides Workforce Development programs through its AJCCs for unemployed or underemployed individuals in Los Angeles County. Services include comprehensive job assistance centers, veteran employment programs, and WIOA programs. There are no geographic restrictions.

Core services include access to the job assistance center equipped with computers, printers, faxes and phones. The centers also provide access to the EDD Cal Jobs database on which a person may search for job listings, and may also post a job resume. In addition, job seekers may research the job market for in-demand skills and occupations; research specific industries or companies; and to find the cost and performance rating for approved training schools. All customers are eligible for an initial assessment and assistance in establishing eligibility for public benefits, and other support services.

Intensive Services are provided for persons age 18 and older who were not able to secure employment via core services including who are unemployed or underemployed, including special populations such as people with disabilities, migrant and seasonal workers and older adults; dislocated workers, including displaced homemakers; and veterans. Intensive services include case management, group or individual counseling, job search/placement services, and pre-job guidance.

Training Services are provided by the center if the customer is not able to obtain employment by means of the intensive services described above, or whose income has not reached the level of self-sufficiency. Qualifying training services may include adult education, employee customized training, entrepreneurial training, job readiness training, literacy instruction, occupational skills training, on-the-job training, or skills upgrading. The center establishes an individual training account in which a voucher is issued to the customer for one of the qualifying training categories. The customer has the choice of training agency. In addition to the training voucher the center may pay for supportive services.

Employer Services include access to the EDD Cal Jobs database; assistance in identifying employment needs; business information such as small business loan information, labor market statistics, tax credits, and enterprise zone information; customized training; on-the-job training; rapid response and plant closure assistance; recruitment, prescreening and referral of qualified applicants; technical assistance in working with special populations.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE Walk in to the America's Job Center of California (AJCC) for service. Orientations are prescheduled, call for information. Service availability may be affected by funding. Individuals should call to confirm services. Some services are available virtually. FEES/PAYMENT SOURCE There are no fees for service.
Application Procedure

Address

1420 W. Avenue I

Lancaster , CA 93534 (Physical)

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Service hours
Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.

Service/Intake

(661) 726-4128

FAX

(661) 265-8723

TDD

(661) 208-4484 (TTY Relay)

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