Downtown Los Angeles in the golden light of sunset
Downtown Los Angeles in the golden light of sunset
downtown Los Angeles overlooking the 101 southbound freeway from the 4th Street overpass
ProcureLA program

Unlock Contracting Opportunities with Free Support Services

la legacy business program

Support for deep-rooted Los Angeles City businesses that includes technical assistance, promotional support, and access to capital and grants

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incubators

contributing to L.A. City's innovation landscape through the creation, support and growth of new businesses across the region in a variety of industries

Incubator anc Accelerator programs; illustration of diverse people staring a business
legal aid program

Free Legal Help for Los Angeles Region's Small Business Owners

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The City of Los Angeles Economic & Workforce Development Department (EWDD) steers economic development in a manner that yields thriving businesses and creates job training and career opportunities for the City of Los Angeles. We work every day to deliver a strong and committed workforce, sustainable neighborhoods, and profitable communities throughout Los Angeles.

Whether you are a job seeker looking for employment services, a youth looking for academic and employment assistance, or a business owner in need of tools to grow your business, we have the programs and resources you need to succeed! Click on the category below that best describes the services you are seeking:
Silicosis Health Advisory
Silicosis Health Advisory
Engineered stone fabrication workers have a high risk of developing silicosis, a deadly disease contracted from working in industries like countertop fabrication, construction and stone cutting. Join us for a Community Forum Saturday, November 9 to learn more and get resources.

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CD8 Halloween Bike Ride
LA:RISE
The L.A. Regional Initiative for Social Enterprise (LA:RISE) program prioritizes individuals recently released from prison, those unsheltered or at risk of homelessness, and youth who are neither in school nor employed. After training in a transitional job, participants are placed in permanent jobs.

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JEDI Zones
JEDI Zones
The Jobs and Economic Development Incentive (JEDI) Zones program enhances existing businesses and increase employment in historically underinvested areas of L.A. creating equitable opportunities and cultivate economic development, while also attracting fast-growing industries.

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WorkSource
Work Source Centers: Adult Employment and Employer Resource Programs
BusinessSource
Business Source Centers: Los Angeles Business, Entrepreneurial and Microenterprise Support Programs
YouthSource
Youth Source Centers: Youth & Young Adult Employment and Education Programs