EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

 
El Proyecto WorkSource Sun Valley (EPWS) “Provides a One-Stop Job Preparation, Skills development-Training, Job Placement, Job Transition and Job Retention Services to 18 and older residents. Staffing services are provided in collaboration with business-employers to assist businesses that are experiencing challenges in finding qualified candidates. EPWS will assist in identified local residents that are job ready, and match the skill sets required in occupational growth sectors. Services Funded by the City of Los Angeles, Workforce Development Board- Economic Workforce Development Department (EWDD).
 
The YouthSource Centers provide a comprehensive array of Employment and training services for youth ages 16-24 throughout the San Fernando Valley, primary targeting out-of-school, out-of-job, drop-out youth and in-school youth. Our main services are to ensure the young people who have barriers to employment or education to obtain the skills and education based on the Labor market economy, including the demand sector and emerging industries to be in the workforce.  The YouthSource Centers are Four-Star recognized Youth Programs, the only ones out of the sixteen YouthSource Centers that are Certified Malcom Baldrige Award and (CAPE) California Award for Performance Excellence Prospector Award Recipient. The YouthSource Program is funded by the Los Angeles Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD).

 

Substances Abuse

El Proyecto’s Behavioral Health Program provides counseling and referrals to men and women with substance abuse and mental health problems, including specialized services for women who are pregnant, postpartum or parenting. The Program is staffed by bilingual and drug-certified counselors. It assists men and women in areas including domestic violence/sexual abuse, self-esteem, peer support, life skills, health education, drug education, 12 step/relapse, and parenting who receive treatment rather than incarceration.