Employment
General Relief Opportunities for Work (G.R.O.W.) Program
Offers employment and training services for General Relief participants. Includes evaluations, an orientation, case managment, job search assistance, job skills workshops, and supportive benefits.
(866) 613-3777
Southwest Special Office #8, 1819 West 120th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90047
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Employment
L.A. GAIN Greater Avenues for Independence
The GAIN program provides employment-related services to CalWORKs participants to help them find a job, keep their job, and move on to higher paying jobs, which will lead to self-sufficiency and independence.
(877) 292-4246
GAIN Region 1 West County Main, 5200 West Century Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90045
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SoCal Regional Occupational Center-Specialized Technical Education- Career Guidance Center
Provide interest assessments, aptitude testing, and on-going assistance with job search, specifically for high school and adult students.
(310) 224-4200
2300 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance, CA 90501
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Employment
Social Security "Ticket to Work"
The Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Program is an avenue to employment for people with disabilities who want to join or reenter the workforce. Millions of adults with disabilities receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are eligible for a Ticket, which can be used to access employment services, vocational rehabilitation services and other support services leading to self-supporting employment.
(866) 968-7842
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California Department of Rehabilitation
The California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) administers the largest vocational rehabilitation program in the country. Assists people with disabilities to live independently, become employed and have equality in the communities in which they live and work. DOR provides consultation, counseling and vocational rehabilitation, and works with community partners to assist the consumers we serve.
(310) 793-1157
15901 Hawthorne Blvd., Suite 110, Lawndale, CA 90260
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Employment Development Department - State of CA
The EDD is responsible for the state programs involving unemployment insurance, disability insurance, payroll tax collection, and job training / workforce services.
(800) 300-5616
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Employment
South Bay One-Stop Business and Career Centers - Torrance
South Bay One Stop Business and Career Centers are a cooperative partnership of business, employment development, education, training, local government, public as well as non-profit organizations, committed to developing job skills, abilities and attitudes essential for participation in today's workplace.
(310) 680-3830
1220 Engracia Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501
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