You've served your country and understand the unique challenges faced by Veterans and their families. Let us help you with your next challenge, a new career.
You are welcome and eligible for the Veterans Initiative Program (VIP) at any of our WorkSource Centers and Portals (America’s Job Centers of California), located across the Los Angeles area. Each location will provide access to the following FREE SERVICES:
The VIP is a veterans’ employment program offered in all WorkSource Centers and is specifically designed to help vets secure employment through our community partners. For example, if a veteran wants to return to school, our VIP can help. We maintain a working relationship with the Los Angeles Community College District, and University of California and California State University systems.
To find out more about the VIP, please contact EWDD at 213-744-7333.
You are welcome and eligible for the Veterans Initiative Program (VIP) at any of our WorkSource Centers and Portals (America’s Job Centers of California), located across the Los Angeles area. Each location will provide access to the following FREE SERVICES:
- Intake/Assessment
- Personalized Career Consultation and Planning
- Job Training and Placement
- On-The-Job Training
- Job Retention Services
- Information and Referral Services
To find out more about the VIP, please contact EWDD at 213-744-7333.
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In 2013, Mayor Garcetti created the Office of Veterans Affairs to work collaboratively with government agencies and community based organizations, and advocate for veterans across the region. Recently, the Mayor’s Office of Veterans Affairs expanded its scope to work with regional military leadership — including the LA Air Force Base, the USCG base in San Pedro, the Governor’s Military Council, the Army Corps of Engineers, and the National Guard — to tackle issues from disaster preparedness to key infrastructure projects.
In 2013, Mayor Garcetti created the Office of Veterans Affairs to work collaboratively with government agencies and community based organizations, and advocate for veterans across the region. Recently, the Mayor’s Office of Veterans Affairs expanded its scope to work with regional military leadership — including the LA Air Force Base, the USCG base in San Pedro, the Governor’s Military Council, the Army Corps of Engineers, and the National Guard — to tackle issues from disaster preparedness to key infrastructure projects.
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