Warren T. Furutani L.A. Harbor YouthSource Center Orientation

Who are We? One of several YouthSource Centers in the LA community The 1st YouthSource Center located on a college campus A center that works to provide academic, job-skill, and financial assistance to youth ages 16-24 years old

Our Geographical Service Area All areas of: Wilmington – 90744 Harbor City – 90710 San Pedro – 90731 90732 90733 90734 (Some exceptions may apply.)

Do I Qualify? 16 – 24 years of age Live in the city of Los Angeles Unemployed or Underemployed (low income) 16 – 24 years of age Live in the city of Los Angeles (Wilmington, Harbor City and San Pedro) Legal residence status in the US (SS Card/DACA)

L.A. Harbor YouthSource Center Operates Under Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) all services are FREE!

Program Services College Preparation Tutoring Services High School Credit Recovery/Diploma ∙ High School Equivalency preparation ∙ Referrals to testing sites Academic Counseling High school & college College Preparation Tutoring Services Financial Assistance & Financial Literacy Training Job-Readiness Workshop Employment Preparation

Drop In Services Truancy Diversion (LAUSD PSA Counselor on site) Alternative to receiving a citation for attendance issues Truancy Diversion (LAUSD PSA Counselor on site) Job opportunities, applications, resumes, cover letters Employment Consultation/Job Board for needed services that we may not be able to provide On and Off Campus Resource Referrals

Off/On Campus Resources Adult Education Toberman Academy (K- 5th grade) Multi-Benefit Screening Food Pantry Family Literacy (Parents/Guardians and children, 2-5yrs) Legal Services Gang Intervention Financial Literacy/Income Tax Preparation Parenting Program/Classes Counseling Services (youth, ages 5-17) Harbor Occupational Center Banning Adult Learning Center / San Pedro Adult Learning Center High School Equivalency Exam High School Credit Recovery High School Equivalency Assessment, Prep, Additional “off-campus” referrals can be made for personal and educational purposes.

THEN This is a 2 Phase Program! Consistent case-management services and academic funding for up to 1 year only! During this time you will NEED to complete your GED/HS Diploma or employment goal! 1 YEAR of FOLLOW-UP SERVICES. THEN You will stay in touch with us so we can offer you additional counseling and guidance.

OUTCOME and a PLACEMENT (after high school completion) You will achieve an OUTCOME and a PLACEMENT OUTCOMES PLACEMENTS (after high school completion) High school diploma/GED/ High School Equivalency Exam Occupational Certificate Improve in the areas of English or Mathematics Community College Employment Military One or more of the above We will show you how to achieve your specific goals and help you along the way!

Enrollment Process and Next Steps Orientation Program Info PSA Counselor Lorena Garcia (LAUSD) CASAS Assessment Intake Bring all necessary documents EDD Application & Signature Bring parent if under 18 years old! Meet your YSC Counselors Individual Service Strategy (ISS) Possible College Ed Plan Intake Bring all necessary documents EDD Application & Signature Bring parent if under 18 years old! Meet your YSC Counselors Individual Service Strategy (ISS) Possible College Ed Plan CASAS Assessment Reading & Math (2 hrs) PSA Counselor Lorena Garcia (LAUSD) ✓

Meet your personal COACH/MENTOR

Meet our JOB DEVELOPER Volunteer opportunities Resume building Internships

Questions? Please refer anyone who we may be able to help! Contact Us LA Harbor College YouthSource Center 1111 Figueroa Place, Wilmington CA 90744 (310) 233-4097 TTY Phone (310) 233-4696

Important Equal Opportunity Contacts If you feel have experienced discrimination, contact: Other Important Contacts: WIA Participant Complaint Resolution Procedure Contact: Maureen Brown EO Compliance Officer City of Los Angeles Economic and Workforce Development Department EEO Compliance Unit 1200 W. 7th St (6th floor) Los Angeles, CA 90017 Phone: (213) 744-7272 TTY/TDD: (213) 744-7290 Fax: (213) 744-7118 Email: maureen.brown@lacity.org Andrew Sanchez Equal Opportunity Complaints Officer Jamie Sanchez Limited English Proficient Coordinator Angelica Villalpando Disability Coordinator EEO/Complaint Office City of Los Angeles Training and Job Development Division Los Angeles, CA 90017 Fax: (213) 744-7289