Los Angeles/Ventura Region Job Fairs and Workshops

There are job fairs and workshops through out California to serve our customers and help them get the career guidance they need. Job fairs and workshops for veterans are also included, just look for the American flag. If you would like to choose a different region, please go to the Job Fairs and Workshops Main Page.

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Career Center Orientation – Glendale

Location	Date/Time	Other Information
Verdugo Jobs Center 1255 South Central Avenue Glendale	Monday, May 14, 2012 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.	This workshop will cover services, programs, and resources available at the center. Prior registration required. Please register at www.caljobs.ca.gov and bring right to work documents. For more information, call Ani Mkrtchyan (818) 409-0472

Résumé Workshop – Glendale

Location	Date/Time	Other Information
Verdugo Jobs Center 1255 South Central Avenue Glendale	Monday, May 14, 2012 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.	Topics include developing an effective résumé and composing cover and thank you letters. For more information, call Greg Nord (818) 409-0485

Career Center Orientation – Lancaster

Location	Date/Time	Other Information
WorkSource California Antelope Valley One-Stop Career Center 1420 West Avenue I Lancaster	Monday, May 14, 2012 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.	This workshop will cover services, programs, and resources available at the center. Prior registration required. Please call (661) 726-4128 to register. For more information, call Rosemary Valencia (661) 951-9001

Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Orientation – Los Angeles

Location	Date/Time	Other Information
Los Angeles Urban League Business & Career Center 12700 South Avalon Blvd. Los Angeles	Monday, May 14, 2012 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.	This workshop will cover WIA services. Topics include WIA funded trainings and how to enroll. This workshop will also include Employment Development Department services. For more information, call Alma Diaz (323) 242-6710

Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Orientation – Compton

Location	Date/Time	Other Information
Compton WorkSource Center 2909 East Pacific Commerce Drive Compton	Tuesday, May 15, 2012 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.	This workshop will cover WIA services. Topics include WIA funded trainings and how to enroll. This workshop will also include Employment Development Department services. For more information, call Veronica Valdez (310) 223-2916

Interview Workshop – Glendale

Location	Date/Time	Other Information
Verdugo Jobs Center 1255 South Central Avenue Glendale	Tuesday, May 15, 2012 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.	Topics include interview techniques, verbal communication, and body language. For more information, call Greg Nord (818) 409-0485

Career Center Orientation – Los Angeles

Location	Date/Time	Other Information
Wilshire Metro WorkSource Center 3550 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 500A Los Angeles	Tuesday, May 15, 2012 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.	This workshop will cover services, programs, and resources available at the center. For more information, call Stella Ahn (213) 365-9829

Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Orientation – Los Angeles

Location	Date/Time	Other Information
Los Angeles Urban League Business & Career Center 12700 South Avalon Blvd. Los Angeles	Tuesday, May 15, 2012 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.	This workshop will cover WIA services. Topics include WIA funded trainings and how to enroll. This workshop will also include Employment Development Department services. For more information, call Alma Diaz (323) 242-6710

Career Center Orientation – Los Angeles

Location	Date/Time	Other Information
Westlake WorkSource Center 1055 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 900A Los Angeles	Tuesday, May 15, 2012 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.	This workshop will cover services, programs, and resources available at the center. For more information, call Jake Mendoza (213) 207-1308

Veterans Job Search Workshop – Marina del Rey   

Location	Date/Time	Other Information
Marina Business Center 13160 Mindanao Way Suite 105 Marina del Rey	Tuesday, May 15, 2012 9 a.m. – 12 noon Doors will close at 8:45 a.m.	The workshop will provide information on veteran services, job search techniques, résumé writing, and more. For more information, call Ted Tenorio (310) 574-6485

Job Search Workshop – Rosemead

Location	Date/Time	Other Information
WorkSource Career Partners California 3505 North Hart Avenue Rosemead	Tuesday, May 15, 2012 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.	The workshop will provide information on job search resources, labor market information, résumé writing, applications, and interviews. Prior registration required. Please register at www.caljobs.ca.gov and bring right to work documents. For more information, call Albert Lusk (626) 572-7272

Job Search Workshop (Spanish) – San Pedro

Location	Date/Time	Other Information
Harbor WorkSource Center 1851 North Gaffey Street Suite F San Pedro	Tuesday, May 15, 2012 9 a.m. – 12 noon Doors will close at 9 a.m.	This workshop is conducted in Spanish. The workshop will provide information on job search resources, labor market information, résumé writing, applications, and interviews. For more information, call Pat Andrews (310) 241-0240

Veterans Job Club – Canoga Park   

Location	Date/Time	Other Information
Employment Development Department WorkSource California 21010 Vanowen Street Canoga Park	Wednesday, May 16, 2012 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.	The Veterans Job Club is open to all veteran job seekers and offers new topics, networking, and/or guest speakers each week. For more information, call Eddie Spatz (818) 596-4442

Financial Planning Workshop – Compton

Location	Date/Time	Other Information
Compton WorkSource Center 2909 East Pacific Commerce Drive Compton	Wednesday, May 16, 2012 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.	The workshop will help job seekers assess their current financial situation, develop a budget, and create a personal action plan. For more information, call Veronica Ferrell (310) 223-2912

Veterans Orientation – El Monte   

Location	Date/Time	Other Information
WorkSource 11635 Valley Blvd. Suite G El Monte	Wednesday, May 16, 2012 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.	Representatives will provide information on veteran benefits and services. Prior registration required. Please register at www.caljobs.ca.gov and bring right to work documents. For more information, call Manuel Almeida (626) 258-0365

Transferable Skills Workshop – Lancaster

Location	Date/Time	Other Information
WorkSource California Antelope Valley One-Stop Career Center 1420 West Avenue I Lancaster	Wednesday, May 16, 2012 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.	Topics include identifying job skills and effectively applying them to employer needs. Prior registration required. Please call (661) 726-4128 to register. For more information, call Rosemary Valencia (661) 951-9001

Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Orientation – Los Angeles

Location	Date/Time	Other Information
Los Angeles Urban League Business & Career Center 12700 South Avalon Blvd. Los Angeles	Wednesday, May 16, 2012 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.	This workshop will cover WIA services. Topics include WIA funded trainings and how to enroll. This workshop will also include Employment Development Department services. For more information, call Alma Diaz (323) 242-6710

Job Fair – Los Angeles

Location	Date/Time	Other Information
Van De Kamp Innovation Center 2930 Fletcher Drive Los Angeles	Wednesday, May 16, 2012 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.	Employers and service providers will be on hand to provide information and to recruit for various positions. For more information, call Gloria Castillo (323) 454-6100

Transferable Skills Workshop – Pacoima

Location	Date/Time	Other Information
Northeast San Fernando Valley WorkSource California 11623 Glenoaks Blvd. Pacoima	Wednesday, May 16, 2012 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.	Topics include identifying job skills and effectively applying them to employer needs. For more information, call H.W. Joiner (818) 890-9415

Career Center Orientation – Pasadena

Location	Date/Time	Other Information
Foothill Employment and Training Connection 1207 East Green Street Pasadena	Wednesday, May 16, 2012 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.	This workshop will cover services, programs, and resources available at the center. For more information, call American Solis-Bowman (626) 304-7922

Employer Advisory Council (EAC) Meeting – Thousand Oaks

Location	Date/Time	Other Information
Los Robles Greens Golf Course 299 South Moorpark Road Thousand Oaks	Wednesday, May 16, 2012 8 a.m. – 12 noon	The East Ventura County Employer Advisory Council meeting topic is “HR Essentials: From Hiring to Firing and Beyond” and is presented by Meghan B. Clark, ESQ and Michael A. Velthoen, ESQ. Prior registration required. Please register at East Ventura County Employer Advisory Council website. For more information, call Andrea Sanchez (805) 382-8697

Employment Opportunity – Torrance

Location	Date/Time	Other Information
Torrance Career Center 1220 Engracia Avenue Torrance	Wednesday, May 16, 2012 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.	The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) will be recruiting for Police Officers. Prior registration required. Please register at www.joinlapd.com or call (866) 444-LAPD. For more information, call Andy Bruce (310) 782-2105

Veterans Job Search Workshop – Cerritos   

Location	Date/Time	Other Information
SELACO WIB Career Center 10900 East 183rd Street Suite 350 Cerritos	Thursday, May 17, 2012 9 a.m. – 12 noon	The workshop will provide information on veteran services, job search techniques, résumé writing, and more. For more information, call Eddie Falcon (562) 929-9133

Job Club Meeting – Compton

Location	Date/Time	Other Information
Compton WorkSource Center 2909 East Pacific Commerce Drive Compton	Thursday, May 17, 2012 10 a.m. – 12 noon	The Job Club Connection is open to all job seekers and offers new topics, networking, and/or guest speakers each week. For more information, call Terry Manuel (310) 223-2923

Job Club Meeting – Glendale

Location	Date/Time	Other Information
Verdugo Jobs Center 1255 South Central Avenue Glendale	Thursday, May 17, 2012 10 a.m. – 12 noon	The Job Club Connection is open to all job seekers and offers new topics, networking, and/or guest speakers each week. For more information, call Greg Nord (818) 409-0485

CalJOBS^SM Workshop (Spanish) – Huntington Park

Location	Date/Time	Other Information
Hub Cities Career Center 2677 Zoe Avenue 2nd Floor Huntington Park	Thursday, May 17, 2012 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.	This workshop is conducted in Spanish. The workshop will provide an overview of CalJOBSSM and help job seekers develop résumés and online job search skills. Prior registration required. Please register at www.caljobs.ca.gov and bring right to work documents. For more information, call William Briceno (323) 586-2213

Job Search Workshop – Huntington Park

Location	Date/Time	Other Information
Hub Cities Career Center 2677 Zoe Avenue 2nd Floor Huntington Park	Thursday, May 17, 2012 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.	The workshop will provide information on job search resources, labor market information, résumé writing, applications, and interviews. Prior registration required. Please register at www.caljobs.ca.gov and bring right to work documents. For more information, call William Briceno (323) 586-2213

Veterans Employment Workshop – Lancaster   

Location	Date/Time	Other Information
WorkSource California Antelope Valley One-Stop Career Center 1420 West Avenue I Lancaster	Thursday, May 17, 2012 9 a.m. – 12 noon	Topics include job search techniques, labor market information, job referrals, and networking. Prior registration required. Please call (661) 726-4128 to register. For more information, call Jenny Morataya (661) 726-4140

Veterans Orientation – Los Angeles   

Location	Date/Time	Other Information
Telacu 5400 East Olympic Blvd. 3rd Floor Los Angeles	Thursday, May 17, 2012 9 a.m. – 12 noon	Representatives will provide information on veteran benefits and services. For more information, call Alan Sheldon (323) 271-3244

Résumé Workshop – Los Angeles

Location	Date/Time	Other Information
East Los Angeles Employment and Business WorkSource Center 5301 Whittier Blvd. 2nd Floor Los Angeles	Thursday, May 17, 2012 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.	Topics include developing an effective résumé and composing cover and thank you letters. Prior registration required. Please register at www.caljobs.ca.gov and bring right to work documents. For more information, call Maria Saldana (323) 271-3247

Résumé Workshop – Los Angeles (Spanish)

Location	Date/Time	Other Information
Los Angeles Metro Workforce 315 West 9th Street Suite 200 Los Angeles	Thursday, May 17, 2012 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.	This workshop is conducted in Spanish. Topics include developing an effective résumé and composing cover and thank you letters. Prior registration required. Please register at www.caljobs.ca.gov and bring right to work documents. For more information, call Connie Campos (213) 833-7943

Interview Workshop (Spanish) – Los Angeles

Location	Date/Time	Other Information
East Los Angeles Employment and Business WorkSource Center 5301 Whittier Blvd. 2nd Floor Los Angeles	Thursday, May 17, 2012 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.	This workshop is conducted in Spanish. Topics include interview techniques, verbal communication, and body language. Prior registration required. Please register at www.caljobs.ca.gov and bring right to work documents. For more information, call Maria Saldana (323) 271-3247

Veterans Orientation – Pacoima   

Location	Date/Time	Other Information
Northeast San Fernando Valley WorkSource California 11623 Glenoaks Blvd. Pacoima	Thursday, May 17, 2012 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.	Representatives will provide information on veteran benefits and services. For more information, call Daniel Gillis (818) 890-9416

Veterans Orientation – Pomona   

Location	Date/Time	Other Information
Urban League 264 East Monterey Avenue Pomona	Thursday, May 17, 2012 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.	Representatives will provide information on veteran benefits and services. Prior registration required. Please register at www.caljobs.ca.gov and bring right to work documents. For more information, call Gene Chu (909) 623-9735

Veterans Orientation – Rosemead   

Location	Date/Time	Other Information
Career Partners 3505 North Hart Avenue Rosemead	Thursday, May 17, 2012 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.	Representatives will provide information on veteran benefits and services. Prior registration required. Please register at www.caljobs.ca.gov and bring right to work documents. For more information, call Al Lusk (626) 569-4415

CalJOBS^SM Workshop – Santa Fe Springs

Location	Date/Time	Other Information
SASSFA WorkSource 10400 South Pioneer Blvd. Santa Fe Springs	Thursday, May 17, 2012 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.	The workshop will provide an overview ofCalJOBSSM and help job seekers develop résumés, and online job search skills. For more information, call Viki Wrigley (562) 929-4561

Interview Workshop – Lancaster

Location	Date/Time	Other Information
WorkSource California Antelope Valley One-Stop Career Center 1420 West Avenue I Lancaster	Friday, May 18, 2012 9 a.m. – 12 noon	Topics include interview techniques, verbal communication, and body language. Prior registration required. Please call (661) 726-4128 to register. For more information, call Rosemary Valencia (661) 951-9001

Veterans Job Fair – Los Angeles   

Location	Date/Time	Other Information
Los Angeles Metro Workforce 315 West 9th Street Los Angeles	Friday, May 18, 2012 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.	Employers will be on hand to provide job seeking veterans with valuable employment information and veteran benefits and services. Prior registration required. Please register at www.caljobs.ca.gov and bring right to work documents. For more information, call Adrian Lazaro (323)586-2224

Résumé Workshop – Los Angeles

Location	Date/Time	Other Information
Los Angeles Metro Workforce 315 West 9th Street Suite 200 Los Angeles	Friday, May 18, 2012 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.	Topics include developing an effective résumé and composing cover and thank you letters. Prior registration required. Please register at www.caljobs.ca.gov and bring right to work documents. For more information, call Claudia Caceres (213)833-7944

Basic Computer Workshop – Los Angeles

Location	Date/Time	Other Information
Los Angeles Metro Workforce 315 West 9th Street Suite 200 Los Angeles	Friday, May 18, 2012 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.	The workshop will help job seekers develop basic computer skills, create an e-mail account, and conduct job searches. For more information, call Claudia Caceres (213) 833-7944

Job Search Workshop (Spanish) – Norwalk

Location	Date/Time	Other Information
Employment Development Department 12715 South Pioneer Blvd. Norwalk	Friday, May 18, 2012 9 a.m. – 12 noon	This workshop is conducted in Spanish. Topics include developing an effective résumé, composing cover and thank you letters, networking, interview techniques, and salary negotiation advice. For more information, call Milena Recinos (562) 929-9142

Interview and Salary Negotiations Workshop – Pacoima

Location	Date/Time	Other Information
Northeast San Fernando Valley WorkSource California 11623 Glenoaks Blvd. Pacoima	Friday, May 18, 2012 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.	Topics include interview techniques, verbal communication, and body language. Learn to negotiate your salary and benefits effectively. For more information, call Julie Pilossian (818) 890-9441

Job Fair – Norwalk

Location	Date/Time	Other Information
Norwalk Arts & Sports Complex 13000 Clarkdale Avenue Norwalk	Tuesday, June 12, 2012 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.	Employers and service providers will be on hand to provide information and to recruit for various positions. For more information, call Celia Guzman (562) 929-9146