Build Back Better
DEO is committed to helping communities & businesses build back better by deploying more than $156 million in economic and workforce development programming through the American Rescue Plan Act.
For Businesses
DEO will be deploying approximately $99 million in grants for LA County small businesses and other economic development initiatives including access to grant opportunities, talent pipelines, legal and more.
Economic Opportunity Grant Program (EOG)
EOG will award more than $54 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds across 6,800 grants to LA County small & micro businesses, and non-profits.
Pandemic Rapid Relief Reemployment (PRRR)
PRRR helps small businesses in LA County streamline their hiring process, reduce payroll costs, and build a new team!
Legal Aid for Small Businesses
DEO has teamed up Bet Tzedek Legal Services and Public Counsel to provide free legal assistance to small businesses including one-on-one counseling, webinars, and more!
Mentor. Train. Hire. Elevate!
Businesses in LA County can boost their workforce and elevate a career! Partner with us to get your business a highly motivated youth intern with 100% of the internship covered.
Fair Chance Campaign
DEO relaunching the Fair Chance campaign to encourage businesses of the benefits of adopting Fair Chance Hiring practices and empower justice-involved individuals through the hiring process.
Shop Local LA County
LA County is launching a countywide Shop Local campaign to engage with residents and encourage everyone to take the pledge online and shop at local small businesses!
For Job Seekers
DEO will be deploying approximately $57 million for workforce development & supportive services for LA County businesses including access to grant opportunities, talent pipelines, legal and more!
Careers for a Cause
C4C is an 8-week training program that connects LA County residents with lived life experiences to hands-on, paid training and job placements in the social services sector.
Pandemic Rapid Relief Reemployment (PRRR)
Find your next career opportunity! LA County residents can access work readiness training, on-the-job training, transitional opportunities, supportive services and more!
Mentor. Train. Hire. Elevate!
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.
Fair Chance Hiring
DEO relaunching the Fair Chance campaign to encourage businesses of the benefits of adopting Fair Chance Hiring practices and empower justice-involved individuals through the hiring process.