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Careers for a Cause

Earn and learn with LA County! Start a career and help individuals with similar lived experiences.

Careers for a Cause (C4C) is an 8-week training program that connects LA County residents with lived life experiences such as homelessness, justice system involvement, and other marginalization’s to hands-on, paid training and job placements in the social services sector.

Participants will receive case management support, supportive services, and necessary tools for economic self-sufficiency and re-entry to employment. C4C has now expanded countywide made possible with American Rescue Plan Act funding.

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Email:
DEO-CFAC@opportunity.lacounty.gov


Fill Out an Interest Form here

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If you have questions about the Careers for a Cause program, you may contact, DEO-CFAC@opportunity.lacounty.gov.

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