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November 23 - December 13, 2015 18 Working Veterans l WorkingWorld.com CIVIL SERVICE AGENCIES FOR VETERANS EDD Veterans Services The State of California Employment Development Department referred to as (EDD) where most people frequent for unemployment services views Veteran employment efforts as a key priority. Each EDD office staff's specialty trained Veteran Employment Representatives who provide one-on-one assistance with applications, job interviews, and vocational guidance. With their assistance, you can learn about veteran workshops, training, and other services that may be available. They are ready to give you the priority service you deserve. Use the EDD office locator to find your local office: www.edd.ca.gov/office_ locator/ CALVET The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) works to serve California veterans and their families. In addition to ensuring the nearly 2 million veterans and their families living in the State get the state and federal benefits and services they have earned, CalVet works closely with Los Angeles local service providers on Veteran employment assistance and job fairs. www.calvet.ca.gov/veteran- services-benefits/employment Los Angeles CalVet Veterans Services District Office 11000 Wilshire Boulevard, Room 5203 Los Angeles, CA 90024 (213) 620-2755 CalVet also publishes a California Veteran Resource Book detailing all available benefits, services and resources to California Veterans. www.calvet. ca.gov/VetServices/Documents/ Veteran_%20Resource_%20Book_2014. pdf LOS ANGELES COUNTY AMERICA'S JOB CENTER OF CALIFORNIA (AJCC) Los Angeles County America's Job Center provides specialized, attentive services to assist Veterans to re-enter the civilian workforce and to achieve a competitive edge in the labor market. Veterans receive premier, priority of education, training, career counseling, and support services via a distinctly qualified staff of Veterans. Veterans Initiative Program (VIP) All AJCCs provide Veterans 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 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. If a veteran wants to return to school our VIP can help. We maintain a working relationship with the Los Angeles Community College District, University of California and California State University systems. To find out more about the VIP, please contact EWDD Veterans Affairs Coordinator Michael Wynn at 213-473- 4451. Find your nearest AJCC office: http://lacoworkforce.css.lacounty.gov/ service-locations LOS ANGLES MAYOR'S OFFICE OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Mayor Garcetti established the Mayor's Office of Veterans Affairs to ensure veterans in Los Angeles can access the services they've earned. www.lamayor.org/vets 10,000 Strong Vets Hiring Initiative The Los Angeles Mayor's Office of Veterans Affairs has created the 10,000 Strong Hiring Initiative to connect veterans with employers seeking to hire former service members. Visit our 10K Strong page to see all the participating employers and to begin the application process. www.lamayor.org/10_000_ strong VETERAN EMPLOYMENT SERVICES PROGRAMS Goodwill Southern California - Veteran Employment Program Veteran Employment Program advisors offers skills assessments, one- on-one career counseling, employment preparation courses, educational and technical skills classes, and work tools as well as access to a host of other partner services including shelter and housing assistance, transportation assistance, medical and dental health services, mental health and substance abuse counseling, Veterans Benefits Assistance and more – all aimed at helping veterans secure meaningful and sustainable employment. 3150 San Fernando Road Los Angeles, CA 90031 Fax: 323.543.2434 TTY: 323.487.4980 Service Hours: Monday – Friday 8AM – 5PM www.goodwillsocal.org/career-services/ veteran-employment Salvation Army Haven Veterans Employment Services Program The Salvation Army Haven Veterans Employment Services Program provides quality employment services exclusively to unemployed and underemployed Veterans, helping them leverage their Veteran status, passions and skills to stand out in front of HR recruiters and hiring managers. FEATURE ARTICLE by Working World Staff Connecting Veterans to Career Opportunities Local Employment Related Resources for Vets