November 2009
The WIB, WIB Youth Council, and the Community Development Department (CDD) commissioned noted economist, Professor Paul Harrington of Northeastern University, to study and produce reports on the economic consequences of dropping out of high school in Los Angeles. The reports illuminate the extent to which the economic effects are disastrous to dropouts - and to taxpayers.

Work, School and Idleness: Labor Market Activities and School Enrollment Trends of Young Adults in Los Angeles and Long Beach Cities, and California


Dropouts: Path to Poverty - The Lifetime Employment Earnings and Poverty Consequences of Dropping Out of School in the Los Angeles Metro Area

These reports follow-up on the April 2004 WIB/CDD commissioned study and report by Professor Harrington, "One Out of Five" - A Report on Out-of-School and Out-of-Work Youth in Los Angeles and Long Beach

October 2009
California's Forgotten Middle-Skill Jobs- Meeting the Demands of a 21st Century Economy
report by Skills2Compete California, the Workforce Alliance, and the California Edge Campaign


Program Year 2009-10
WIB Annual Plan Year Ten


December 2005
Los Angeles Economy Project

Hot Tips for Job Seekers!!
Some employers use social networking sites as a hiring tool - how this can be used to your advantage rather than as a drawback


Did you know that you may be eligible to save money on your gas bill?
Southern California Gas Company Residential CARE Program Application


American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 offers new and expanded tax credits for students, individuals and businesses. You may be eligible!


Free foreclosure counseling and resources to help you save your home. Act now before it's too late.
For more information about FREE Foreclosure Prevention Counseling & Resources - Visit the LANHS website for more info

November
Workforce Investment Board (WIB) Announces Dire Economic Consequences of Dropping Out of School in Los Angeles; Discussion on Findings scheduled for November 19th at City Hall


WIB joins the Community Development Department and Mayor Villaraigosa to announce the release of $10.3 million of ARRA Stimulus Funds for workforce training grant opportunities


Gregg Irish, Executive Director of the Los Angeles WIB, discusses how the WIB focuses on career assistance in a number of growing business sectors in the Los Angeles area.  (video)


October
Michael Dolphin, Division Chief of Workforce Services for Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, California State Employment Development Division , discusses job fairs geared towards veterans with Fox Channel's Good Day L.A. morning news program  (video)


More than 2.7 million "Middle-Skill" job openings projected for California by 2016


California Awards CDD and WIB $1 Million for Green Jobs Training -
Grant will fund City's Green Building Retrofit Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program


Mayor Villaraigosa, CDD, WIB & L.A. Chamber of Commerce ask Private Business Leaders to help HIRE L.A. reach record employment goal


September
Statement of U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis on success of summer jobs program for nation’s youth


July
NexTrend in L.A. Green Jobs Fair a success - See images of the fair & conference hosted by Karen Bass, California Speaker of the Assembly on July 23rd


HIRE L.A. Goes Green - One part of the summer jobs program is L.A. Scholars, which places students in training classes designed to get entry-level positions in high growth industries.


June
Collaboration for Education - Partnerships between charities and community colleges help steer low-skilled workers toward better careers


Senator Barbara Boxer Visits UCLA West OneSource Youth Center to discuss summer jobs & youth employment with students and staff


May
The Mayor was moved to hug 20-year-old Nicole Graves, who spoke eloquently about her experiences with the HIRE L.A. Youth program at a local news conference attended by Governor Schwarzenegger


Mayor Villaraigosa, the WIB, and CDD officially kick off the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Youth Employment Program on Monday, May 4, 2009


April
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and the WIB recently hosted a reception for the newly named Secretary of Labor, Hilda Solis, at the Mayor’s official residence, Getty House.


February
Twelve WorkSource and OneSource Centers Recognized for FOUR STAR Performance in Helping Job Seekers, Laid-Off Workers, & Youth


January
There are 18 WorkSource Centers in Los Angeles where job seekers can look for work at no cost


Mayor Promotes Resources for Job Seekers & Counseling, “Help is available, resources exist.”


Mayor Announces Success of Community and Faith-Based Construction Apprenticeship Program

November
Mayor Villaraigosa & IndyMac Bank Announce Foreclosure Prevention Effort


October
Mayor Calls on Business Community to Support HIRE LA’s Youth Employment Program


September
ABC7 On Your Side reports on local WorkSource Centers


July
Hire L.A. and Kaiser Permanente’s Summer Youth Program - A Perfect Match


Summer Youth program engages public on recycling practices


Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) - Tapping America's Potential Progress Report


June
Magic Johnson Joins Mayor Villaraigosa for an Exciting Event - New goals are announced for the very successful Hire LA Program


April
Mayor Villaraigosa challenges WIB to help HIRE LA's youth obtain summer employment


Mayor Villaraigosa & the Volunteers of America bring job opportunities to L.A.'s Skid Row


March
Online news article highlighting WIB Director Gregory Irish


Mayor's Appointee Makes a Big Job Impact


February
Helping California Veterans Find Jobs - Governor Schwarzenegger presents $500,000 Veteran Grant


Helping Los Angeles Homeless to Find Jobs


January
Los Angeles Economy and Jobs Committee makes recommendations to create high-quality jobs and strengthen L.A.'s economy


L.A. City Council and WIB recognize "Four Star Performers" WorkSource & OneSource Centers


Los Angeles Economy and Jobs Committee makes recommendations to create high-quality jobs and strengthen L.A.'s economy


New "Living Independently Through Employment (LITE)" portal helps L.A.'s homeless move forward to education and employment

November
Millennium Momentum Foundation Recognizes the WIB for "City of Opportunity Award"


September
Mayor Villaraigosa leads effort to provide more construction job opportunities


June
Gregory Irish Appointed as Executive Director to WIB


March
Mayor & Councilman Join the L.A. WIB for First Annual Workforce Leader Awards