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Employment 

At Rooted Southern California, we understand that securing meaningful employment is a crucial step toward stability and success. Whether you are an immigrant, a refugee, or someone facing barriers to employment, we are here to support you on your journey.

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This page provides a comprehensive list of job search resources, training programs, and nonprofit organizations that offer employment assistance across Los Angeles County and Orange County. From career counseling and resume workshops to job placement services and skills training, these resources are designed to help you gain the tools and opportunities needed to thrive in the workforce.

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Explore the listings below to find the right support for your needs, and take the next step toward building a brighter future.

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Los Angeles County

  1. Chrysalis 
    Provides job readiness programs, individualized support services, and transitional employment to help individuals facing barriers to employment. 

  2. LA:RISE (Los Angeles Regional Initiative for Social Enterprise)
    A collaborative partnership uniting the City and County of Los Angeles with nonprofit social enterprises and for-profit employers to help individuals with high barriers to employment secure and retain jobs. 

  3. Archdiocesan Youth Employment Services (AYE)
    Provides job training, education, and career planning for young people and adults from low-income neighborhoods in Los Angeles County. 

  4. Los Angeles Conservation Corps
    Provides at-risk young adults and school-aged youth with opportunities for success through job skills training, education, and work experience in environmental conservation and related fields.

  5. Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE)
    Offers workforce development services, including job training and placement, to assist individuals in achieving self-sufficiency.

  6. People Assisting The Homeless (PATH)
    Offers a range of services, including employment assistance, to help individuals and families experiencing homelessness secure stable housing and achieve self-sufficiency.

  7. America's Job Centers of California (AJCC)
    Provides comprehensive employment and training services, including job search assistance, workshops, and access to job listings. 

Orange County

  1. OC Workforce Solutions
    An American Job Center of California offering comprehensive no-cost employment and training services for job seekers.

  2. Working Wardrobes
    Provides career training, job placement assistance, and professional wardrobe services to empower individuals to achieve self-sufficiency. 

  3. OneOC
    Connects nonprofits, businesses, and volunteers in Orange County to drive community impact through various services, volunteerism, and partnerships. 

  4. Orange County Workforce Development Board - Senior Employment Program
    Provides employment services tailored to older workers, including job training and placement opportunities.

  5. The Future is Working: OC Workforce Development Initiative
    Focuses on connecting educational institutions and workforce development programs to in-demand, middle-skills jobs within targeted sectors in Orange County. 

  6. Chrysalis Orange County
    Offers job readiness programs, individualized supportive services, and paid transitional     employment to help individuals facing barriers to employment. 

  7. Goodwill of Orange County
    Provides job training, employment placement services, and other community-based programs for individuals facing barriers to employment.

​​Statewide Resources

  1. ​America's Job Center of California (AJCC)

Offers no-cost employment and training services through various locations across California, connecting job seekers with employers and providing resources such as job fairs and workshops.​

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