JOBS Job Assistance BURNETT LONG BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY 560 E. Hill St. Long Beach, CA 90806 (562) 570-1041 www.lbpl.org mhopman@lbpl.org Closed Mon & Sun. Open Tue: 12 pm 7 pm, Wed: 12 pm 6 pm, Thurs: 12 pm 7pm, Fri & Sat: 10am 5 pm Contact Mary Hopman, Librarian Offers Family Learning Center (homework help K-12), assistance with adult resumes & job applications, summer reading clubs (K-12), Raising a Reader (parents & preschoolers), seasonal children s programs throughout year, offers ESL classes, computers with internet access. Services are FREE. CITY OF LONG BEACH-ANAHEIM STREET COMMUNITY POLICE CENTER 1320 Gaviota Ave., Long Beach Ca 90813 (562) 570-1692 http://www.longbeach.gov/cd/neighborhood_services/community_police_centers.asp Lei_Ronca@longbeach.gov Tuesday-Friday 12pm-6pm Contact Ret. Det. Fred Blogh Services offered- community meeting room, child fingerprinting, English, Spanish & Khmer translation services, educational workshops, home improvement rebate programs, city wide event information, ESL/computer lab, and opportunities for High School volunteer service hours. GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF LONG BEACH AND SOUTH BAY 800 W. Pacific Coast Hwy., Long Beach, Ca 90806 (562) 253-7910 www.thinkgood.org, http://www.goodwillsolac.org rguiss@goodwill-lbsb.org Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 4:30pm Contact Richard Guiss/ Director, Public Relations & Development Services for people with disabilities- Services include independent living skills instruction, job search/placement assistance, prevocational training, sheltered workshops, workshops related to disabilities issues, and vocational training, Job training is provided for individuals age 16 and older in medical industry, custodial, assembly and warehouse occupations; a paid work activity program for severely disabled people is also available. CNA (certified nurse assistant) program for at risk/low income youth, supportive employment services for the disabled. Services are FREE.
JOB PLACEMENT 1305 East Pacific Coast Hwy - Long Beach, CA 90806 (562) 938-3917 Daily posting of new jobs. Schedules interviews and appointments with perspective employers. Services are FREE. LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES 1611 Pine Avenue, Long Beach 90813 (562) 599-1321 http://www.lsssc.org/. rfoelber@lsssc.org. M-Th: 8am-4pm Contact Ruth Foelber, program coordinator. Emergency assistance and referrals, education and literacy training. ESL courses, family and grief counseling, vocational education. Offers many other services outside of Long Beach (in neighboring cities) such as: Anger management courses, food, transportation and clothing assistance, emergency housing, transitional housing and youth work programs. Services are FREE. Eligibility: The homeless, the abused, the frail, or any person who needs counseling, emergency services, job training, transitional housing, help for the elderly, utility assistance, who needs help. MEN AND WOMEN S CENTER (LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE PCH CAMPUS) 1305 East Pacific Coast Hwy - Long Beach; Rooms DD142 & DD144 (562) 938-3987 http://wmresources.lbcc.edu/ Monday Thursday: 8:00am to 5:00pm; Friday: 8:00am to 3:00pm Legal advice on domestic violence issues. Referrals to outside shelters and agencies. Help with college enrollment process, information on housing and employment, advocacy, resources and referrals, food, clothing, workshops, crisis counseling, parenting referrals, educational seminars, a lounge area for studying with computers and tutoring. Services are FREE. Eligibility: Must be an LBCC student or have plans on being a student
THRIFT STORE RESCUE MISSION 1430 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90813 (562) 591-1292 http://www.lbrescuemission.org/. info@lbrm.org Contact Rev. James K. Lewis, President/CEO. The NOVA computer education program provides computer skills and aids members in getting their high school diplomas. Members spend up to 10 hours a week working on their education and job skills. Services are FREE. WRIGLEY COMMUNITY INFORMATION AND POLICE CENTER 2023 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90807 (562) 570-1099, 570-1098 T-F 12:00-5:00 Contact Lt. Ken Schack (ret.), Police Liaison Police liaison, minor crimes reporting, referral to headquarters detectives, miscellaneous referrals to various private and public services, weekly posted employment opportunities, free steering wheel locks (2 per family), and free car seats and safety class to low income families. Services are FREE. Job Training THRIFT STORE RESCUE MISSION 1430 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90813 (562) 591-1292 http://www.lbrescuemission.org/. info@lbrm.org Contact Rev. James K. Lewis, President/CEO. The NOVA computer education program provides computer skills and aids members in getting their high school diplomas. Members spend up to 10 hours a week working on their education and job. Services are FREE and all are welcomed!
CATHOLIC CHARITIES COMMUNITY SERVICES OF LONG BEACH 123 East 14th Street, Long Beach, CA 90813 (562) 591-1351 http://www.catholiccharitiesla.org/sanpedro.html (Long Beach falls under San Pedro Region) atotta@ccharities.org Phones are answered Monday-Thursday 8:30am-12pm & 2-4pm, Friday: closed. Contact Anna Totta, Regional Director (562) 591-1641 Offers counseling services, services for seniors, immigration and refugee services, youth programs, job skill and employment training, homeless shelters (none are listed in Long Beach). Central Care Intake Unit: CIU provides a full range of employment services to refugees. 90% of the staff speaks one or more foreign language, including: Arabic, Armenian, Cambodian (Khmer), Chinese (Chiu-Chow, Cantonese, Mandarin), Farsi, French, Greek, Korean, Russian, Turkish, and Vietnamese. Refugee Employment Training Program (REP), a program of the CIU, is directed at all refugees who have been in the U.S. for less than five years and who reside in Los Angeles County. It offers Refugee/Immigrant Training and Employment Program (RITE), a program of the CIU, is directed to non- English and non-spanish speaking refugees and immigrants who have lived in the U.S. for over five years. Services are FREE! CENTER FOR WORKING FAMILIES 1900 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90806 (562) 570-4788 www.pacificgatewayworkforce.com cecile_walters@longbeach.gov M-F 8:00-5:00 Contact Cecile Harris Walters, Coordinator Offers training and job placement services specializing in the Construction, Environmental Remediation, and Utilities industries, including job skills assessment, career coaching, and specific skill development. Services are FREE. Eligibility: Low income
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF LONG BEACH AND SOUTH BAY 800 W. Pacific Coast Hwy., Long Beach, Ca 90806 (562) 253-7910 www.thinkgood.org, http://www.goodwillsolac.org rguiss@goodwill-lbsb.org Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 4:30pm Contact Richard Guiss/ Director, Public Relations & Development Services for people with disabilities- Services include independent living skills instruction, job search/placement assistance, prevocational training, sheltered workshops, workshops related to disabilities issues, and vocational training, Job training is provided for individuals age 16 and older in medical industry, custodial, assembly and warehouse occupations; a paid work activity program for severely disabled people is also available. Other/Specific- LINKS- free sign language and deaf interpreters, CNA (certified nurse assistant) program for at risk/low income youth, supportive employment services for the disabled. Services are FREE. LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE - CALWORKS/GAIN OFFICE 1305 E. Pacific Coast Highway Room 164, Long Beach, Ca 90806 562-938-3023 (Administrative) (CalWORKs Director - Gail Schwandner) 562-938-3117 (FAX), 562-938-3116 (Service/Intake) (CalWORKs Office), 562-938-3151 (Service/Intake) (Job Developer) Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm Contact CalWORKs Director - Gail Schwandner The college provides employment services for adults in Los Angeles county. Services include welfare recipient employment programs for CalWORKs eligible students, pre-job guidance, job training, and work experience programs for TANF recipients. The program provides case management, educational assessment, educational and career planning, a broad range of training and vocational education programs and job development and placement services. Work-Experience programs for TANF and GR recipients provide part-time employment of up to 20 hours per week, for full-time (12 units) students. Support services for TANF recipients also include child care, health and psychological support services, and referrals to community services. Eligibility: Must be a CalWORKS recipient. Fee: 12 college units per semester; 10-20 hours per work of work study at $6.25 per hour; and books, transportation and child care provided by CalWORKs.
LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE - PACIFIC COAST CAMPUS 1305 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach, Ca 90806 (562) 938-3903 (Service/Intake) (Department Information), 562-938-3944 (Service/Intake) (Admissions Office), 562-938-3955 (Service/Intake) (Financial Aid Office - Pacific Coast Campus) Monday through Thursday, 8:00am to 10:00pm; Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm This campus of Long Beach City College offers two-year occupational or academic transfer courses to individuals who are age 18 and older or who have a high school diploma. The campus also offers an Adult Learning Center (provides individualized instruction to improve adult basic educational skills such as reading, spelling, vocabulary, and math in preparation of the college placement examination as well as GED tests), a Child Study Center, a Senior Studies Program, a Women's and Men's Resource Center and vocational education. There are no geographic restrictions. Specialized services include an ESL Office (see the site list for details); services for students who have disabilities; and a center for learning assistance. Support services for all students include academic, career, and personal counseling; financial assistance; health services; childcare; and job placement assistance. The program also provides vocational education in a variety of industrial occupations and trades.. Specialized services for students who have disabilities include registration assistance, counseling, tutoring, and in-class assistance. The center for learning assistance provides instruction, tutoring, workshops, and supplemental media materials to help improve students' learning skills. Eligibility: You are 18 years of age or older; OR You have graduated from high school, GED, or high school equivalency certificate; OR You are under 18 years of age and have not graduated from high school but have permission from your high school principal and your parents. Fee: Enrollment fees for California residents- $20/unit, non residents- $194/unit, International students - $204/unit. Health Fee- $11 LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE - SCHOOL OF TRADES & INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY 1305 E. Pacific Coast Highway Bldg. Mm, Long Beach, Ca 90806 (562) 938-3055 (Service/Intake) Monday through Thursday, 8:00am to 10:00pm; Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm The program provides vocational education in a variety of industrial occupations and trades. Classes consist of lecture and lab to develop practical skills in fields such as air conditioning/refrigeration, auto body, auto mechanics, aviation maintenance, cabinet/furniture making, carpentry technology, CNC computer numerical control, diesel mechanics, horticulture, machine tool technology, sheet metal, and welding technology. Eligibility: You are 18 years of age or older; OR You have graduated from high school, GED, or high school equivalency certificate. Fee: Enrollment fees for California residents- $20/unit, non residents- $194/unit, International students - $204/unit. Health Fee- $11
LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE - SENIOR STUDIES PROGRAM 1305 E. Pacific Coast Highway, FF 108 Long Beach, CA 90806 562-938-3048 (Service/Intake and Administration) Administrative hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00am to 8:00pm and Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. Center, program, and class hours vary; phone for information. The Senior Studies Program offers credit and non-credit classes for older adults age 55 and older to enhance job skills and meet educational goals. Studies for students age 55 and older include information about the college system; counseling; assistance with class registration; and specialized classes on topics which may include law for seniors, art, nutrition, and national affairs. LANGUAGES OTHER THAN ENGLISH: Cambodian, Spanish, Vietnamese. Eligibility: Students age 55 or older. Must be an LBCC student. Fee: Enrollment fees for California residents- $20/unit, non residents- $194/unit, International students - $204/unit. Health Fee- $11 NEW WAVE EDUCATIONAL CENTER 2073 Pacific Ave, Long Beach, Ca 90806 (562) 433-9926 8AM-5PM, Monday through Friday Contact: Howard Ransom Jr./ CEO Offers employment preparation, Civil Service Training Program to help prepare applicants for the civil service exam (In conjunction with the US Post office). Eligibility: Unemployed, underemployed, low income