• Transition Services
• Work Placement Assistance
• Pre-Employment Training

Room 725 (Inside the STEAM Building 2nd floor)

Hours:

Fill our blue link interest form for appointment.

Holidays and Minimum days will have a different schedule.

*We are a multiple school program so we may be closed if there are needs at other sites*

iramirez@busd.k12.ca.us

(562) 925-9981 x4438

Fashion San Martin, Employment Training Specialist

fsanmartin@busd.k12.ca.us

(562) 920-1801 x3902

BHS / SHS

Nicholas Lewis, Employment Training Specialist nicholaslewis@busd.k12.ca.us

(562) 925-9981 x4075

MHS / ATC / BMS / MMS

Contact your Transition Specialist for more information.

Qualified students must complete an application with

Mr. Lewis (nicholaslewis@busd.k12.ca.us) if you are at Mayfair High or

Mrs. San Martin (fsanmartin@busd.k12.ca.us) if you attend Bellflower High or Somerset High then proceed to complete pre-employment training.

Pre-Employment Training Includes:

Interview preparation, following directions, teamwork, attitude, dependability, initiative and work pride, punctuality, task performance, customer service, and timesheet form preparation. 

Diversified Occupations students are able to forego Pre-Employment training. (Students receive the same training throughout the semester)

Room 902

Located on the north side of campus at the 900 wing building.

Hours:

By appointment, please fill out the blue interest form

Holidays and Minimum days will have a different schedule.

*We are a multiple school program so we may be closed if there are needs at other sites*

Parent/Guardian Transition Questionnaire

Middle School Transition Questionnaire

Jobs Around Bellflower/Lakewood!

• Referral to Community Resources, including Health Services

• Adaptive Skills Training

• Assessment and Consultation with Specialists and Professionals

• Assistive Technology

• Behavior Intervention services

• Childcare Assistance

• Community Integration Training

• Durable Medical Equipment

• Family Support

• Home Health Supports

• Individualized Planning and Service Coordination 

• Insurance, Co-payment, Coinsurance, and Deductible Assistance

• Living Options, such as Family Home Agencies, Health Care Facilities, and Residential Care Homes

• Mobility Training

• Personal Assistance/Care Services

• Respite Services

• Self-Determination Program

• Socialization, Leisure, and Recreational Services

• Social Skills Training/Classes

• Supplemental Program Supports

• Therapy services

• Translation/Interpretation Services

• Transportation

to $1,500 for college or career training.

Funded by the State of California, a CalKIDS scholarship can be used for qualified college and career

training expenses such as tuition and fees, books and supplies, computer equipment, and some room and

board expenses.

Checking a student’s eligibility and claiming a CalKIDS scholarship is easy. It only takes a minute. All you

need is your child’s 10-digit Statewide Student Identifier (SSID), which can be found at: https://bellflowerusd.aeries.net/Student/LoginParent.aspx.

For more information and to check your child’s eligibility, visit CalKIDS.org.

This session will tackle myths about working while on SSI and highlight how the Student Earned Income Exclusion (SEIE) and other Social Security work incentives can provide a safety net for young people exploring employment. We’d greatly appreciate your help in sharing this opportunity with the students and families you support.  For more details, please see the attached newsletter, which focuses on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) students and work supports. Please share the following with your SSI students and families:

September 18, 2025

Webinar: Work, School and SSI: How the Student Earned Income Exclusion Makes It Possible

Details: Join us to learn how Social Security’s Student Earned Income Exclusion (SEIE) can help young people with disabilities work, earn, and keep their SSI benefits safe while in school. This webinar will show how SEIE and other supports make it easier to work, earn and prepare for independence while staying in school. 

Time: 10:00 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. PST

Location: Zoom

• Register for the September 18 Webinar Today

Job Corps is a great opportunity for young people to gain valuable experience, develop independence, and create a solid path toward a successful career.

Long Beach:

Building Construction Tech

Cement Masonry

Clinical Medical Assistant

Glazing, Pre-Apprentice

Auto Maintenance and Light Repair

Medical Admin Assistant

Painting, Pre-Apprentice

Pharmacy Tech

Los Angeles:

Certified Nurse Assistant

Clinical Medical Assistant

Computer Networking

Data Science and Coding

Licensed Vocational Nursing

Medical Admin Assistant

Office Admin

• Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges

• Accredited by Council on Occupational Education

• Convenient location

• High quality instructors

• Current and relevant training programs

• Low cost high quality education

• Excellent equipment and facilities

Serving the community for over 70 years!!!

• Auto 140 (Auto Steering & Suspension) -  Cerritos College Dual Enrollment Courses; Requirement: Auto 1

• Culinary Arts 230 (Professional Healthy Cooking) - Cerritos College Dual Enrollment Course

• Health Occupations 53 and 54 (Electrocardiography and Medical Laboratory Skills) -  Cerritos College Dual Enrollment Courses; Requirement: Intro to Health or Health Occupations  Cerritos College Dual Enrollment Courses

• Registration for Summer CalAPS Dual Enrollment classes is NOW OPEN at: https://calaps.org/registration  

for the City of Bellflower? We've got you covered!

Join us for the Parks & Recreation Interview Workshop, open to ALL teens with no registration required. We'll walk you through everything you need to know-from self-introductions to potential interview questions!

17 Tuesday, March 10th 4-6 p.m.

Simms Park, Room 6

Come ask questions, get prepared, and take the first step toward your future!

For more info, call (562) 804-1424, ext. 2103.

Bernard Siegel/Bill Tainter Scholarship Program

This scholarship honors the memory of former Commissioner Bernard Siegel, a passionate and empathetic advocate for people with disabilities and a distinguished aerospace professional who contributed to projects including the LEM landing craft that successfully landed a man on the moon. It is also named after Bill Tainter former Executive Director for the State of California Department of Rehabilitation.  He increased the number of people with disabilities in top-level management positions in the Department and was a nationally recognized leader and role model in the disability community. His work also included developing programs and workshops on disability awareness, as well as presentations on Americans with Disabilities Act legislation.

Ruben Anthony Rios Creative Arts & Design Memorial Scholarship Program  

This scholarship honors former Commissioner Ruben Anthony Rios, an artist and life-long advocate for the disability community. It supports students with disabilities pursuing studies in creative arts and design.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

• Students with disabilities pursuing higher education.

• Students with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better.

• Applicants residing in the County of Los Angeles at time of filing.

LINK TO APPLY

Attend Los Angeles Job Fair for your next employment opportunity.

Los Angeles Hilton - LAX

5711 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045