Career Exploration & Resources by Bertha Martinez

Homeless

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My Next Move- What do you want to do for a living?

lacoedsp — 2023-08-22 18:00:45 UTC

Search careers by keywords or industry. Tell us what you like to do.

Fostering Careers: A Roadmap to Your First Job

lacoedsp — 2023-08-22 18:03:54 UTC

Roadtrip Nation

lacoedsp — 2023-08-22 18:05:13 UTC

Take a survey to start your career path.

careeronestop.org

lacoedsp — 2023-08-22 18:07:05 UTC

Your source for career exploration, training and jobs

Green Path Careers

lacoedsp — 2023-08-22 18:12:04 UTC

https://socalren.org/gpc

Youth@Work

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LA County residents ages 14 to 24, that have the right to work in the United States. Priority youth populations are school dropout, CalWORKs, Probation, Foster, Homeless, transition-aged youth), Low-Income households, LGBTQIA+, pregnant or parenting, have a disability, an offender or are an English language learner.

Venice Arts

lacoedsp — 2023-08-22 18:20:51 UTC

Career Day 5/30

Venice Arts

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Summer, Fall, Spring programs.

Photography and film education

Hospitality/Culinary Arts Training Program

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18-29 years old. No high school diploma needed.

https://www.entrenousempower.org/programs/impactful-bites-hospitality-culinary-arts/

Hire LA's Youth

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Youth@Work

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UCLA YouthSource

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16-24 years old. Resident of LA, income eligible.

Hire LA's Youth

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Training Programs- LA Job Corps Center

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FAQ- Long Beach Job Corps Center

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Job Corps- Information Booklet

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jobcorps.gov

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Construction Apprenticeship readiness program

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https://www.entrenousempower.org/programs/apprenticeship-readiness/

Compton

Women in NonTraditional Roles (WINTER)

lacoedsp — 2023-08-22 19:18:13 UTC

Free pre-apprenticeship training

LA County America's Job Center of California (AJCC)

lacoedsp — 2023-08-22 19:19:58 UTC

Internships and Apprenticeship programs in LA County

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For current or former foster youth in LA county.

Apprenticeship USA

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Support programs at CSU's (Foster youth)

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Project Rebound at CSU's (Formerly Incarcerated youth)

lacoedsp — 2023-08-22 19:32:12 UTC

Find a community college near you

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Rising Scholars Network at Community Colleges (Former incarcerated youth)

lacoedsp — 2023-08-22 19:34:14 UTC

Support programs at UC's (Foster Youth)

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CA College Pathways (Foster Youth)

lacoedsp — 2023-08-22 19:36:10 UTC

Foster youth support programs go by various names including NextUp, Guardian Scholars, Renaissance Scholars, or others.

East LA College

lacoedsp — 2023-08-22 19:38:20 UTC

https://www.elac.edu/student-services/spr/one-zone/rising-scholars

My Future, My Way: First steps toward college. A workbook for Middle and Junior High School Students

lacoedsp — 2023-08-22 19:40:09 UTC

Salary Surfer

lacoedsp — 2023-08-22 19:42:11 UTC

Provides and estimate of the potential wages to be earned 2 and 5 years after receiving a community college certificate or degree.

Joining the Military: A Guide to Assist Youth in Foster Car and Their Caregivers in Navigating the Military Enlistment Process

lacoedsp — 2023-08-22 19:46:35 UTC

Careers in the Military

lacoedsp — 2023-08-22 19:46:59 UTC

US Department of Defense

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FUTURES Magazine

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Construction training and paid stipend program

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Compton Youth Career Pathways (CYCP)

lacoedsp — 2023-08-29 16:25:06 UTC

Workforce readiness training and paid internships that provide career exploration, job shadowing, social emotional learning and financial literacy. (13-24 years old)

Electronic Vehicle Technology

lacoedsp — 2023-08-30 15:57:40 UTC

12 week certificate training. Starts 9/19/23

Lost Angels Industrial Arts Youth Center

lacoedsp — 2023-08-31 18:40:32 UTC

This program is for 18-24 year olds who live in the Antelope Valley, or are able to commute to our training facility in Lancaster, CA

Underground Scholars at UC's- (Formerly Incarcerated youth)

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Bridges: From School to Work

lacoedsp — 2023-09-29 16:35:52 UTC

For students between 17-24 years old and with an IEP or 504 Plan.

PVJOBS

lacoedsp — 2023-10-03 16:40:31 UTC

Pre- Apprenticeship training

California Conservation Corps (CCC)

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A year of paid service in the California Conservation Corps can put you on a path to success, where you’ll get paid to train and transform your life!

18-25 years old

No HS diploma needed

Occupational Outlook Handbook

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LACOE GAIN

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https://lacoegain.org/

Youth@Work Elevate Program

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https://opportunity.lacounty.gov/how-we-help/build-back-better/mentor-train-hire-elevate/

Ages 17-24

iFoster

lacoedsp — 2023-11-20 16:57:22 UTC

The iFoster Jobs Program is an award-winning training, internship, and employment placement program for foster youth transitioning into independence

-Community Service Pathway or Community Health Pathway

LA County Training Center (LACTC) Fire Camp

lacoedsp — 2023-11-27 17:30:11 UTC

-Firefighter Training Program

-Firefighter Training Program Launches All-Female Cohort

-Applications ALWAYS OPEN

Expungement Clinic

lacoedsp — 2023-12-06 19:30:06 UTC

ICanGoToCollege.com

lacoedsp — 2023-12-08 23:34:18 UTC

Hospitality Training Academy

lacoedsp — 2024-01-09 22:32:12 UTC

HTA provides free training and best-in-class apprenticeships to prepare people for high-quality, in-demand jobs in the hospitality, food service, leisure, and tourism industries.

Anaheim Workforce Connection Job Fair

lacoedsp — 2024-01-18 17:43:28 UTC

6/18/26

Discover a Career in Water Night @ El Camino College

lacoedsp — 2024-02-16 18:17:17 UTC

3/21/2024

Better Youth- Animation, Gaming, Filmmaking

lacoedsp — 2024-02-16 18:19:45 UTC

Join students in the L.A. Region for a 24-week of professional-level, hands-on, and paid film, TV, animation, or gaming training program.

Solar Panel Installation Training

lacoedsp — 2024-02-28 21:38:15 UTC

4 month hands-on and classroom training

7th Annual Independence Day Hiring Spree

lacoedsp — 2024-03-15 15:50:01 UTC

6/11/26

Van Nuys

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=BvWFmmaF4Uqb07P7qCIPCYTv1qQxLeJKspYYMXzKzhRUQlFMRllYR0k1QkVMUlg4VDdLRFo2Tk5IMi4u&origin=QRCode

Hire LAX

lacoedsp — 2024-03-15 17:30:42 UTC

Next Orientation is 6/6

Paving the Way Foundation

lacoedsp — 2024-03-15 17:36:58 UTC

Lancaster area

Southwest Mountain States Carpenters Training Fund

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https://www.swmsctf.org/

LA Conservation Corps

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https://www.lacorps.org/

Digital Storytelling Pre-Apprenticeship

lacoedsp — 2024-04-11 23:08:24 UTC

Deadline 8/17/26

Mt. SAC

lacoedsp — 2024-05-14 21:45:08 UTC

Short-term vocational

Business, Health Cares, Trades & Electronics, Floral Design, Registered Behavior Technology

Electric Vehicle Technology

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Ages 14-24

Early Childcare Education Assistant Teacher Apprenticeship Program

lacoedsp — 2024-05-30 21:39:06 UTC

Hiring Spree LA

lacoedsp — 2024-05-30 21:42:22 UTC

6/10/26

Palmdale

Rancho Dominguez AJCC

lacoedsp — 2024-09-19 19:54:53 UTC

Propel America

lacoedsp — 2024-11-07 22:09:56 UTC

Medical Assistant and Medical Assistant Apprenticeship

Kollab Youth

lacoedsp — 2024-11-07 22:23:24 UTC

Deadline 7/8/26

https://kollabyouth.org/home

LA Harbor College- Job Fair

lacoedsp — 2025-10-01 16:31:41 UTC

4/29/26

Compton EMS Corps

lacoedsp — 2026-05-19 16:44:15 UTC

LACTC (JCOD) EMS CORPS

lacoedsp — 2026-05-28 18:54:28 UTC

Prepare for a career in EMS, Fire, Healthcare

LBWIN Youth Career Services Center

lacoedsp — 2026-05-28 20:59:47 UTC

https://www.longbeach.gov/edo/talent-workforce/youth-services/

City of LA Annual Youth Expo @ LATTC

lacoedsp — 2026-05-28 23:22:51 UTC

Free career and youth resource fair.

5/30

CRCD Summer Job Fair @ LATTC

lacoedsp — 2026-05-28 23:25:08 UTC

6/3

Infinity Employment Services: Recruiting Front Desk Receptionist

lacoedsp — 2026-05-28 23:34:17 UTC

LONG BEACH YOUTH WORKFORCE INNOVATION & OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA) ORIENTATIONS

lacoedsp — 2026-05-28 23:37:11 UTC

DYD Provider Directory

lacoedsp — 2026-05-28 23:42:21 UTC

Free and Low-Cost Health Clinics

lacoedsp — 2026-05-28 23:44:33 UTC

California State University (CSU)

lacoedsp — 2026-05-29 17:02:36 UTC

Minimum of 2.5 GPA

Fall 2026 ( Application 10/1/25- 12/1/25)

Spring 2027 (Application 7/1/26- 8/31/26)

Fall 20207 (Application 8/1/26- 11/30/26)

https://www.calstate.edu/apply/Pages/application-dates-deadlines.aspx

University of California (UC's)

lacoedsp — 2026-05-29 17:12:59 UTC

Minimum of a 3.0 GPA

Dates & deadlines

July 1

Winter/spring 2026 application opens for select campuses

August 1

Fall 2026 application opens

October 1 - December 1

Submission period for fall 2026 application

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

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Priority deadline for state aid is March 2.

CA Dream Act Application (CADAA)

lacoedsp — 2026-05-29 18:58:36 UTC

LA College Promise

lacoedsp — 2026-05-29 23:32:18 UTC

Waived tuition for the first two years of college, priority enrollment, additional financial support, and a dedicated support team providing a wide array of academic and student support services.

lacoedsp — 2026-06-03 18:48:13 UTC

Hospitality Training Academy Interest Form / Formulario de Interés para la Academia de Formación en Hostelería

lacoedsp — 2026-06-10 18:09:50 UTC

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSehga6D6e03q1qNBXH2xcHM3Ql7vw_KeZrcZSoC_khKr9ZhWQ/viewform

Youth Healthcare & Leadership Conference

lacoedsp — 2026-06-12 22:29:31 UTC

8/26/26

Youth @ Work- Sports Coordinators

lacoedsp — 2026-06-12 22:30:56 UTC

Youth @ Work- YMCA

lacoedsp — 2026-06-12 22:31:45 UTC

Free AI Career Training

lacoedsp — 2026-06-12 22:34:33 UTC

Deadline June 30th

LA Tech Rising Internship

lacoedsp — 2026-10-01 22:55:52 UTC

https://losangelesrc.org/event/spring-2026-la-tech-rising-internship-it-cybersecurity-software/2026-10-07/

Propel America

lacoedsp — 2026-10-19 16:36:16 UTC

Unite LA Workforce Ready

lacoedsp — 2026-10-19 16:41:13 UTC