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

2. 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 years old

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

4. 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)

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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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!

11. 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) ✓

12. Meet your personal COACH/MENTOR

13. Meet our JOB DEVELOPER Volunteer opportunities Resume building
Internships

14. 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) TTY Phone (310)

15. 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)
TTY/TDD: (213)
Fax: (213)
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
Fax: (213)