Build Back Better

Small businesses, micro businesses, and non-profits in LA county may qualify for financial relief through our Economic Opportunity Grants (EOG) program. EOG offers $54+ million in grant awards ranging from $2500 to $25,000, technical assistance, and other County services to help businesses recover, stabilize, and grow! Grants will be available over multiple rounds starting in January 2023. Sign up today for additional information and next steps!

Small businesses in LA county can connect to immediate post-pandemic support and quickly hire qualified new talent with 100% wages covered including streamlined hiring, reduced payroll costs, and more through Pandemic Recovery Rapid Reemployment. Applications are now live. Interested businesses can sign up to become a worksite!

DEO has teamed up with Bet Tzedek Legal Services and Public Counsel to provide free legal assistance and rent relief to small business owners affected by COVID-19. Eligible small businesses can connect with free legal experts who can provide help on a number of legal issues such as drafting and reviewing contracts, business structure and entity formation, employee safety, and paid leave, application of COVID regulations to business operations and more! Determine your eligibility today.

Businesses in LA County can boost their workforce and create new career pathways for marginalized youth through Elevate, a new tier of our renown Youth at Work program! Potential partners in high-growth industry sectors such as construction, film & digital media, healthcare, & more will be assigned a dedicated business services representative and will be matched with a highly motivated youth intern. 100% of the internship will be covered for up to 400 hours. Interested businesses can sign up today to partner with us and help elevate a career!

LA County is relaunching the Fair Chance campaign to encourage businesses of the benefits of adopting Fair Chance Hiring practices and empower justice-involved individuals throughout the hiring process. The renewed campaign expands one-on-one services to businesses to encourage justice-involved hiring including incentives and technical assistance.

Through LA County’s Shop Local campaign, Team DEO will engage with residents and encourage them to shop locally to support small businesses in local underserved communities.

Individuals with lived homelessness or justice system experience can get hands on, paid training to kick start a meaningful career in the homeless services sector. Careers for a Cause (C4C) is an 8-week training program designed to train and to employ potential participants by providing supportive services, case management support, job placements services, and more! Individuals can see all open recruitments programs available throughout LA County. 

Pandemic Recovery Rapid Reemployment is helping LA County job seekers get back to work now with training, support, and connections to qualify for jobs in growing industries. Sign up today if you are an adult over the age of 18 and if you’ve been unemployed or underemployed due to COVID. Not sure about the process? Participants will be connected to a Career Pathways Advisor who will guide individuals every step of the way!

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 earn $16 per hour and will be matched with high-growth, in-demand businesses with potential future job placement. 100% of the youths’ wages will be covered for up to 400 hours. 

LA County is relaunching the Fair Chance campaign to encourage businesses of the benefits of adopting Fair Chance Hiring practices and empower justice-involved individuals throughout the hiring process. The renewed campaign expands one-on-one services to businesses to encourage justice-involved hiring including incentives and technical assistance.