West Hollywood COVID-19 Webinar Series: Job Assistance Programs

 Date/Time

Thursday, April 9, 2020

2:00pm – 3:00pm

Registration Link

https://app.livestorm.co/city-of-west-hollywood/west-hollywood-job-assistance-programs

Organizations Participating 

California Employment Development Department (EDD), JVS So-Cal - WeHo Works, Transgender Economic Empowerment Project (TEEP), Trans Can Work (TCW)

Summary

The City of West Hollywood is taking extensive and proactive actions to support our businesses and workers during this unprecedented time due to COVID-19. 

 For the past 35 years, the City of West Hollywood has collaborated with numerous Social Services Providers connecting the community to local job opportunities.  JVS So Cal’s WeHo Works program, Transgender Economic Empowerment Project (TEEP), and Trans Can Work (TCW) will present their organization’s services tailored specifically to the West Hollywood community. Their specialties on one-on-one consultation and career and employment services have increased job placement rates for West Hollywood community members.  

 The California Employment Development Department (EDD) is the state’s employment agency. The EDD will present a variety of support services to people who have lost their jobs or have had their hours reduced due to the impacts of COVID-19 in California.

About the Organizations

• California Employment Development Department is one of the largest state departments with employees at hundreds of service locations throughout the state. For more than 70 years, they have connected millions of job seekers and employers in an effort to build the economy of the Golden State.
• JVS So-Cal was founded in 1931 and is recognized regional leader in the field of workforce development. JVS So-Cal’s WeHo Works program provides job placement services and training to West Hollywood community members.
• Transgender Economic Empowerment Project is an initiative from the Los Angeles LGBT Center offering legal services and career coaching to transgender, non-binary, and intersex people. Contact us to develop your professional skills, find employment with trans-friendly employers, and thrive in the workplace.
• Trans Can Work (TCW) is a nonprofit organization based in Los Angeles and is committed to advancing workplace inclusion through innovative training strategies and workforce development.