ARE YOU READY FOR A JOB?

The Certificate says "YES"

If you are between the ages of 16 and 24, you have a lot to offer a business when you know what employers expect.  Go to our Workshop and learn what employers want, then attend a practice interview with professional mentors who will share their tips and wisdom.  When you're ready, earn The Certificate, which local businesses see as a respected badge that you are prepared for their job or paid internship. 

 

 

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Success begins with preparation.  Looking for a job can be stressful, especially when it's your first try.  Employers know what they are looking for in a job candidate, and Human Resource professionals, the people who set hiring standards, told us what successful applicants need to know.  That's why employers trust applicants with our Work Readiness Certificate, because they know that you've learned what it takes to do well in their workplace.  

UNITE-LA's L.A. Youth at Work program is respected by more than 150 companies who appreciate the quality of our candidates. Preparing yourself by earning the Certificate reduces your stress and leads to success with a job or paid internship, so get started now.

Job-Skills Workshops

Employers know what they're looking for and we share that with you at the Job Skills Workshop. We cover writing your resume, representing yourself in an interview and the workplace, customer service skills and more.  Bring your questions and our Certified Trainers will have answers at The Workshop.

WorkforceReady

With COVID-19 developments and remote work/education settings, UNITE-LA continues to leverage the virtual online platform, WorkforceReady, for the continued upskilling of youth for job/career preparedness. WorkforceReady is an online professional development platform preparing youth for the real world of work through virtual learning and assessment modules using employer-validated competencies.

Work-Readiness Certification

You've learned what employers are looking for.  Now, take your resume and new skills to a practice job interview where a professional mentor will share tips and ideas for a real application process. Success means you earn The Certificate, which qualifies you for all of our job referrals.

Job Leads

The Certificate is a badge that shows you are well prepared and employers trust it represents a job-ready applicant.  Once you earn The Certificate, we will share hundreds of job leads with you until you're hired.  Looking for a job can be stressful, but preparation gives you the confidence that you're ready for the job!
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L.A. Youth at Work is a program of UNITE-LA. Together we work to move Los Angeles forward. Our future depends on an educational system that develops each child’s talents so they reach their full potential. Increasing educational attainment will positively impact the economic prosperity of our region and quality of life for our residents.

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