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The
Office of Workforce & Economic Development is focused on developing
courses designed to support the skill development initiatives
of the private industry. We are committed to working with local
businesses in designing programs to meet the specific needs of
their employees. Through partnerships, many workers can develop
the skills necessary to increase productivity, retain employment
and/or help prevent the possibility of being laid-off.
Contact our office if you
are interested
in
developing a collaboration:
F.I. Cajayon,
Dean of Workforce & Economic Development
(310) 434-3311
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The
Office of Workforce & Economic Development is continuously
seeking to develop partnerships with businesses, non-profit organizations
and community service agencies. Many programs we administer have
been the product of successful collaborations. To date, we have
partnered with entities such as the LA City Worksource Center
(Hollywood, Palms-Mar Vista, Career Partners, and Wilshire-Metro),
local tourist accommodations (Marriott and Crown Hotel), and the
Los Angeles Airport.
We
want to expand this network so we could continue to offer the
widest array of services and help the local economy gain strength
and stability.
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SMC
offers courses that can prepare individuals who want to
enter and make a career in the Information Technology (IT)
industry or upgrade their certification. Many of today's
computer engineers need to upgrade their certification in
order to keep up with technology. SMC can help these individuals
by offering courses through our Contract Education.
Those who want to prepare for a certification
exam for Microsoft, Linux, Oracle and A+ can attend the
courses offered thru the Office of Workforce & Economic
Development. Call our office
to learn about the terms and course prerequisites.
Choose from the following IT courses:
Microsoft
Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
Cisco (CCNA / CCNP)
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This
program is funded by the CA Employment Training Panel (ETP) and
is designed under the Career Ladder Initiative. 
is approved under the Regional Training Vendor Directory (RTVD)
and the California Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL)
to offer the following courses to eligible customers under the
Workforce Investment Act (WIA):
Certified Alcohol & Other Drug (AOD) Counselor