Lakers Basketball Legend and Hall of Famer Magic Johnson spoke at a hire L.A. Press Conference about the importance of young people's exposure to entry-level positions and summer jobs.

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The Work Readiness Certification responds to the “One in Five” Report outcome that just under 19.8% of 16 - 24 year old young adult residents of Los Angeles City are out-of-school and out-of-work. The Certification represents and documents basic workplace, academic and employability skills that pertain to all industries at the entry level. The Certificate’s “employer-defined” work readiness standard was developed in partnership with the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce and LAYAW, the Community Development Department (CDD), as well as the WIB Youth Council. The program is designed to ensure that our young adults are prepared to step to the “head of the line” when seeking employment in the Los Angeles.

The Role of L.A. Youth at Work:

Provide support materials

Identify local employer partners

Identify WRC Youth Service Providers

Facilitate capacity building opportunities

Promote and market the Work Readiness Certificate

Contact Us

L.A. Youth at Work is a project of the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation

We are located in the
Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce Building
350 S. Bixel St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017

Maria Dolores Nieto
Education & Workforce Development Manager
213.580.7599 mnieto@lachamber.org

Alma Salazar
Director of Education and Workforce Development
213.580.7566 asalazar@lachamber.org