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January 2019 • Published monthly by the Paramount Chamber of Commerce (paramountchamber.com) • Serving the Community since 1990
HCC offers high-quality job help, training and business services
America’s Job Center of California 2677 Zoe Avenue, Second Floor Huntington Park, CA 90255 Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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f you’re starting off this new year by seeking a new job or job training, a great place to visit is Southeast Los Angeles America’s Job Center of California run by Hub Cities Consortium (HCC). Located nearby in Huntington Park, the job center serves the Southeast Los Angeles region, including the “hub cities” of Huntington Park, Paramount, South Gate, Bell Gardens, Cudahy, Lynwood, Maywood, Walnut Park and Florence Firestone. The HCC mission is to provide high-quality employment assistance, job training and workforce development services to local job seekers and businesses with the goal of building a strong, vibrant regional economy. While much HCC funding comes from Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) resources provided by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, the agency also seeks support from private and corporate sponsors to supplement services funded through public programs. The HCC target population includes (but is not limited to) low-income youth and adults, dislocated workers and veterans (who receive high priority) who have one or more barriers to employment or post-secondary education. Our regional job center works with other job centers throughout California to offer consistent services through a single point of contact. SERVICES FOR JOB SEEKERS
Each week, hundreds of job seekers from the region use computers, printers and other technology and information resources at the job center to explore careers and search for employment opportunities. For those who need additional support, Hub Cities offers comprehensive employment development assistance, including a broad array of intensive services ranging from vocational assessment to career counseling and planning and vocational training. YO U T H P RO G R A M S
HCC also provides a wide range of services to youth and young adults, ages 14-24, including those who are economically disadvantaged and face significant employment or educational barriers. For those still in school, services concentrate on academic preparation and completion. For those who have completed high school requirements or are otherwise no longer in school, Hub Cities services focus on building skills to facilitate employment or seeking higher education. BUSINESS SERVICES
HCC business services support regional economic growth by developing a world-class workforce, by helping businesses meet current and future workforce needs and by providing valuable information and resources to the business community at large. HCC focuses on building long-term relationships with businesses in and around Los Angeles County, integrating workforce and economic development and serving both business customers and job seekers.
Computers and internet access available
No-cost assistance for businesses includes job-posting services, needs assessments, access to the regional Business Resource Center, support in accessing employer tax credits and incentives, as well as services to help manage both company growth and downsizing. For more information about Hub Cities Consortium and the Southeast Los Angeles America’s Job Center of California, call 323-586-4700, visit the HCC website at hubcities.org or see facebook.com/HubCities/. Training session
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Paramount Chamber of Commerce 15357 Paramount Boulevard Paramount, California 90723 Telephone: 562-634-3980 paramountchamber.com
ALSO IN THIS ISSUE: From the Mayor’s Desk.............................................3 New Chamber Member Mixer...............................4 Public Safety..................................................................4 City Council News......................................................5 19th Annual Job & Community Fair....................5 New Chamber Ambassador....................................5 PEP Talk.........................................................................6 Membership Renewals.............................................7 Calendar of Events......................................................7 Employment Opportunities....................................7 Paramount Elks Open House.................................8 State of the City Address..........................................8 Upcoming Ribbon-cutting Ceremonies.............9 Business Corner: Marketing Strategy...............10 California Testing & Inspections........................11 Member-to-Member Discounts..........................11 Business Card Directory.........................................12 Paramount Women’s Club Profile......................13 Service Clubs..............................................................13 Networking Breakfast Jan. 24...............................14 Chamber Holiday Mixer Photos.........................14 CityScape.....................................................................15