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.
UPCOMING COHORTS
All current cohorts are in-session. Check back regularly for information on new cohorts.
If you have questions about the Careers for a Cause program, you may contact, DEO-CFAC@opportunity.lacounty.gov.
“For the last ten years, both collaboration and cooperation have been a driving force behind daily operations at Proof, “said Ma. “when employees help to build a business and keep it going. I think it’s important that they have a change to reap the benefits”
Na Young Ma
Founder and Selling Owner
Proof Bakery, Los Angeles