You've served your country and understand the unique challenges Veterans and their families face. 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/America’s Job Centers of California, located across the Los Angeles area. 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, the University of California, and the California State University systems.
Each WorkSource location also provides 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
Other Resources & Online Tools
The LA County Department of Military & Veterans Affairs advises veterans, dependents, and survivors on federal and state benefits, including compensation, pensions, education, medical treatment, home loans, burial benefits, and license plate designation.
The Department of Labor's Veterans Employment and Training Service (VETS) program offers resources and expertise to help veterans prepare for meaningful careers, enhance their employment opportunities, and safeguard their employment rights.
Learn about and compare your GI Bill benefits at approved schools and employers.
Explore new career opportunities by keyword, industry, or military experience. My Next Move highlights the essential skills, technologies, and more required for different careers, and shows educational pathways and available training programs.
The Veterans Employment and Training Service assists veterans, separating service members, and military spouses to prepare for meaningful careers, providing employment resources and expertise, and protecting their employment rights.
Get help transitioning to a civilian career and matching your skills and experiences to VA job opportunities.
Apply, view, and manage your benefits online, along with DoD actions and review of appeal status.
Center Locations
Cypress Park
📞 323-223-2021
👤 Daniel Barrientos, Site Manager
👤 Jorge Giron, Outreach Coordinator
🕕 Monday – Friday | 6:00am – 3:00pm
Operated by: IDEPSCA
Downtown / Fashion District
📞 213-747-2064
👤 Andres Salazar, Site Manager
🕖 Monday – Friday | 7:00am – 4:00pm
Operated by: IDEPSCA
Harbor City
📞 310-663-1103
👤 Roberto Ornelas, Site Manager
👤 Adolfo Cortes, Outreach Coordinator
🕡 Monday – Friday | 6:30am – 3:30pm
Operated by: IDEPSCA
Hollywood
📞 323-469-9002
👤 Estaphanie Villa Perez, Site Manager
👤 Celeste Kessler, Outreach Coordinator
🕖 Monday – Friday | 7:00am – 4:00pm
Operated by: IDEPSCA
North Hollywood
📞 818-691-1191
👤 Brenda Lopez, Site Manager
🕗 Monday – Saturday | 8:00am – 4:00pm
Operated by: Hope the Mission
Van Nuys
📞 818-650-7750
👤 Joel David Leon, Site Manager
👤 Alberto Rivas, Lead Site Coordinator
🕖 Monday – Friday | 7:00am – 4:00pm
Operated by: IDEPSCA
Westlake
📞 213-483-0136
👤 Jorge Nicolas, Site Manager & Senior Organizer
🕡 Monday – Saturday | 6:30am – 2:30pm
Operated by: CARECEN
Program Administration
The program is administered by the Economic & Workforce Development Department (EWDD). Two LA City contractors currently operate the sites:
The staff also provides community outreach services. The outreach services are designed to bring the day laborers and employers to the site, coordinate with the businesses that attract the day laborers, and work with community members and organizations to address local issues and concerns related to the presence of day laborers. Basic amenities like water, coffee, bread, sanitary facilities, and shelter are provided on-site.
- Instituto de Educacion Popular del Sur de California (IDEPSCA)
- Central American Resource Center (CARECEN)
- Hope the Mission
The staff also provides community outreach services. The outreach services are designed to bring the day laborers and employers to the site, coordinate with the businesses that attract the day laborers, and work with community members and organizations to address local issues and concerns related to the presence of day laborers. Basic amenities like water, coffee, bread, sanitary facilities, and shelter are provided on-site.