Fire Recovery and Resilience Workforce Program
The Fire Recovery and Resilience Workforce Program (Program) provides immediate hiring and training support for impacted and dislocated workers from the January 2025 windstorms and wildfires in partnership with DEO and the region’s America’s Job Centers of California. The goal of the Program is to ensure that all impacted workers have access to financial security in the early days of the emergency, career pathways that lead to new and better jobs, and opportunities to participate in the recovery and rebuild of our fire-impacted areas.
About the Program
The Program offers multiple hiring and training services to access temporary subsidized employment and long-term career pathways that provide quality jobs and economic mobility. Eligible job-seeking participants will enroll with an America’s Job Center of California, develop an individual employment plan, and may access multiple services, where needed.
The Program also supports businesses – those who are impacted as well as those who are interested in accessing hiring and training services – and training providers who may offer their skills training to impacted workers.
Temporary Paid Work
Eligible participants may be screened and hired in temporary paid positions with County agencies and other participating organizations that support the recovery, including cleanup and humanitarian roles.
- 3-5 month paid work experiences
- Minimum of $20 per hour with benefits
- Roles may include: Laborer, Crew Supervisor, Intake Specialist, Case Manager, Childcare Worker, Food Packer
- America’s Job Centers of California will be employer of record
Available temporary work sites and positions, including job descriptions, information sessions, and screening and referral processes, will be posted here and at all America’s Job Centers of California.
Current Work Sites
Additional Hiring and Training Services
Eligible participants may be screened and hired in temporary paid positions with County agencies and other participating organizations that support the recovery, including cleanup and humanitarian roles.
- Job Training: The Program offers no-cost job training that will build skills, experience, and credentials in in-demand industries and occupations with a focus on those most impacted in the fires, including hospitality, construction, early care and education, healthcare, and government
- Transitional Work: The Program offers additional paid transitional work experiences with participating employers, offsetting wages while new hires build skills on-the-job.
- Rapid Reemployment: The Program works directly with hiring employers looking to access talent today.
Get Started
1. Check Eligibility
Participants must be/have:
- 18 years of age
- A form of identification
- US work authorization
- LA County proof of residency
Other criteria and documentation may apply. Please visit an America’s Job Center of California to enroll.
2. Fill Out an Interest Form
For Impacted and Dislocated Workers
Individuals may sign up for direct outreach from DEO and job centers to enroll and access services.
For Businesses
Businesses may sign up to engage for several participation options:
- Hire an impacted and dislocated worker today through job center recruitment, financial incentives, and customized training services
- Access rapid response and layoff aversion services for those businesses also impacted
- Sign up as a host site for paid transitional work
For Training Providers
Educational institutions, training providers, labor organizations, and others may be interested in providing some of the no-cost training opportunities for impacted individuals. These organizations may fill out an interest form to find out how to engage in the program and provide these services with DEO and the various job centers.
3. Visit an America’s Job Center of California
The America’s Job Centers of California are ready to support. Tell a greeter or staff member that you have been impacted by the fires and they will enroll you in the Program.
The Fire Recovery and Resilience Workforce Program is made possible by the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency and Employment Development Department (EDD) through National Dislocated Worker and Additional Assistance Grants.
DEO and the Los Angeles County America’s Job Centers of California are equal opportunity employers and programs. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. Please call (888) 226-6300 or email AJCCJOBS@opportunity.lacounty.gov for assistance.
In the News
CA Governor Press Release: Governor Newsom announces $20 million to support firestorm-impacted workers
CA EDD: $20 Million in Aid to Support Immediate Recovery Efforts and Workers Displaced by Firestorms
Coming Soon – DEO Announces $32 Million Investment in Workforce Initiatives Supporting Over 2,300 Workers through 2026