Employment & Business Resources
Supports youth and adults with job training, career counseling, and small business programs. Empowers individuals with skills and connections to succeed. Disclaimer: Programs may have specific criteria. Confirm details directly to ensure services match your needs and goals.
Supports underrepresented small businesses and nonprofits with training, one-on-one advising, and access to funding opportunities to promote sustainable growth.
Website: https://www.leeaf.la
Offers tailored support to help small businesses and non-profits thrive and build generational wealth.
Website: https://lacountyemi.com/
A City of Los Angeles program providing free digital marketing resources, including website creation, social media support, and coaching, to help small businesses recover and grow.
Website: https://www.lacityoptimized.org/
LA County's central hub for economic and workforce development offers career pathways, business certification, and access to opportunities.
Website: https://opportunity.lacounty.gov/
Provides small business loans, disaster assistance, and mentorship programs for entrepreneurs.
Provides job seekers with education, training, career counseling, and support services through a network of centers.
Website: https://www.ajcc.lacounty.gov/
Assists businesses in starting, growing, and thriving in LA County with resources like counseling, workshops, and referrals.
Website: https://opportunity.lacounty.gov/how-we-help/office-of-small-business/
Awards grants to LA County small and micro businesses and non-profits to support recovery and growth.
Website: https://opportunity.lacounty.gov/how-we-help/build-back-better/
Provides ongoing advice and support for small businesses within LA County.
Website: https://opportunity.lacounty.gov/how-we-help/office-of-small-business/
Deploys grants for LA County small businesses and other economic development initiatives.
Website: https://opportunity.lacounty.gov/how-we-help/build-back-better/
Provides free consulting to help businesses retain, attract, and expand jobs in the region.
Offers workforce development programs to create economic mobility and align education with industry trends.
Provides workers with hiring, training, or upskilling resources to businesses.
Website: https://laedc.org/business-assistance/business-engagement-program/
Supports talent needs of businesses and aligns education with evolving industry trends.
Develops and guides programs and policies to increase economic self-sufficiency for local workers.
Website: https://opportunity.lacounty.gov/
Provides resources and mentorship to small, diverse businesses focusing on areas like digital marketing and workforce development.
Website: https://lachamber.com/resources/small-business-resource-guide/
State-wide employment development and workforce retention assistance.
Website: https://www.edd.ca.gov/
Online resource for job seekers and employers to find jobs and qualified candidates.
Website: https://www.caljobs.ca.gov/
Provides tools and resources to plan, start, manage, and grow a business in LA.
Website: https://business.lacity.gov/
Issues tax-exempt bond financing to assist the growth of businesses within Los Angeles.
Website: https://ewdd.lacity.gov/index.php/local-business/resources
Administers workforce development and job training programs across various departments.
Provides personalized mentorship and training to small, diverse businesses.
Website: https://lachamber.com/resources/small-business-resource-guide/
Provides resources to help businesses prepare for and recover from disruptions.
Los Angeles County Small Business Resource Guide
Offers information on contracting opportunities and resources for small businesses
Website:https://dcba.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/LACountySmallBusinessResourceGuide.pdf
Focuses on preparing students and workers for high-demand industries in the LA region.
Website: https://competitiveworkforce.la/
Offers no-cost consulting, training, and business planning for entrepreneurs and small businesses.
Website: https://smallbizla.org/
Provides workforce development, business services, and small business loans.
Website: https://pacela.org/
Offers business development services, training, and financial assistance in South LA.
Website: https://vsedc.org/
A tech-focused innovation hub connecting startups with mentorship and funding opportunities.
Empowers communities through workforce development, job training, and small business programs.
Website: https://laul.org/
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