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LA County registered vendors are being targeted by a phishing email impersonating the Los Angeles County Local Small Business Enterprise (LSBE) program, requesting business information under false pretenses. Please be advised that this email is not sent from the County of Los Angeles, DEO, or any other County department. The County does not request vendor information updates through unsolicited external emails or links. If you have received this email, please do not response, click any links or provide any information.  If you have any questions, please contact DEO’s Office of Small Business by emailing osb@opportunity.lacounty.gov. or by calling (844)-432-4900. 

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Home » How We Help » Build Back Better » Careers for a Cause

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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