Lakewood residents needing help finding work can get assistance through the Southeast Los Angeles County Workforce Investment Board (SELACO). The agency provides both online job help and training resources through three local help centers.
The agency’s Cerritos Career Center is a hub for training programs and job-finding workshops. The center offers employment assistance and job search tools at no charge. Click for the center’s homepage and events calendar link
The SELACO “Job Seekers” webpage outlines employment services, upcoming events and discusses SELCO programs intended to people gain the skills and confidence necessary to find jobs and career opportunities that lead to self-sufficiency and long-term employment.
The agency also helps employers with job development and business growth. Click for their business page
SELACO has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor and the State of California as a national model for community-based workforce and employment development.
State funded, SELACO serves Artesia, Bellflower, Cerritos, Downey, Hawaiian Gardens, Lakewood and Norwalk.
Three facilities serving Lakewood area:
Norwalk EDD/SELACO WIB Career Center
12715 Pioneer Avenue - Norwalk, CA 90650
562-929-9112
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Directions To This Location
ELACO WIB Cerritos Career Center
10900 East 183rd Street, Suite 350 - Cerritos, CA 90703
562-402-9336
800-481-6555
Office Hours: Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Directions To This Location
Community Youth Corps
12440 East Firestone Boulevard, Suite 100 - Norwalk, CA 90650
562-402-9336 ext. 2201
800-481-6555
Office Hours: Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Directions To This Location
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