The Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) is LA County's one stop shop dedicated specifically to help local job seekers, entrepreneurs, small businesses, and all residents access life-changing opportunities. Resources provided below are made possible by the American Rescue Plan Act.
Economic Opportunity Grants
The LA County Economic Opportunity Grant program will award more than $54 million in grants to small & micro businesses, and non-profits impacted by the pandemic starting in February.
Visit Grants.LACounty.gov for more information or access multi-lingual support!
Visit Grants.LACounty.gov for more information or access multi-lingual support!
Small Business Legal Aid
Small businesses can connect with legal experts and access ongoing webinars, one-on-one counseling, and legal academies at no cost. Legal topics include employee safety, wages, and paid leave benefits, contract negotiations, intellectual property, bankruptcy, and more!
Visit LALegalHelp.org to get started today!
Visit LALegalHelp.org to get started today!
Rapid Reemployment for Job Seekers
Find your next career opportunity! LA County residents can access work readiness training, on-the-job training, transitional opportunities, supportive services and more.
Get started today by visiting bit.ly/GetCareerReady
Get started today by visiting bit.ly/GetCareerReady
Rapid Reemployment for Businesses
Small businesses in LA County can streamline their hiring process, reduce payroll costs, and build a team! Connect with career-ready candidates and receive immediate help to get back to business!
Visit bit.ly/HireLocalTalent to get started.
Visit bit.ly/HireLocalTalent to get started.
Youth at Work for Business
Businesses in LA County can boost their workforce and create new career pathways for marginalized youth through Elevate, a new tier of our reknown Youth at Work program! 100% of the internship will be covered for up to 400 hours.
Businesses can visit bit.ly/ElevateOurYouth to partner with us and help elevate a career!
Businesses can visit bit.ly/ElevateOurYouth to partner with us and help elevate a career!
Youth at Work for Young Adults
LA County youth ages 17-24 can explore new diverse career pathways, partner with mentors, and earn paid work experience and training through Youth at Work Elevate. Eligible youth participants will be matched with high-growth, in-demand businesses with potential future job placement. Youth will earn $16 an hour. 100% of the youths’ wages will be covered for up to 400 hours.
Visit bit.ly/YouthElevate to get started.
Visit bit.ly/YouthElevate to get started.
