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BURNETT LONG BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY
560 E. Hill St. Long Beach, CA 90806
(562) 570-1041
www.lbpl.org
Closed Mon & Sun. Open Tue: 12 pm – 7 pm, Wed: 12 pm – 6 pm, Thurs: 12 pm – 7pm,
Fri & Sat: 10am –5 pm
Contact Mary Hopman, Librarian
Offers Family Learning Center (homework help K-12), assistance with adult resumes & job applications, summer reading clubs (K-12), Raising a Reader (parents & preschoolers), seasonal children’s programs throughout year, offers ESL classes, computers with internet access. Services are FREE.
CITY OF LONG BEACH-ANAHEIM STREET COMMUNITY POLICE CENTER
1320 Gaviota Ave., Long Beach Ca 90813
(562) 570-1692
http://www.longbeach.gov/cd/neighborhood_services/community_police_centers.asp
Tuesday-Friday 12pm-6pm
Contact Ret. Det. Fred Blogh
Services offered- community meeting room, child fingerprinting, English, Spanish & Khmer translation services, educational workshops, home improvement rebate programs, city wide event information, ESL/computer lab, and opportunities for High School volunteer service hours.
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF LONG BEACH AND SOUTH BAY
800 W. Pacific Coast Hwy., Long Beach, Ca 90806
(562) 253-7910
Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 4:30pm
Contact Richard Guiss/ Director, Public Relations & Development
Services for people with disabilities- Services include independent living skills instruction, job search/placement assistance, prevocational training, sheltered workshops, workshops related to disabilities issues, and vocational training, Job training is provided for individuals age 16 and older in medical industry, custodial, assembly and
warehouse occupations; a paid work activity program for severely disabled people is also available. CNA (certified nurse assistant) program for at risk/low income youth, supportive employment services for the disabled. Services are FREE.
JOB PLACEMENT
1305 East Pacific Coast Hwy - Long Beach, CA 90806
(562) 938-3917
http://www.lbcc.edu
Daily posting of new jobs. Schedules interviews and appointments with perspective employers. Services are FREE.
LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES
1611 Pine Avenue, Long Beach 90813
(562) 599-1321
Contact Ruth Foelber, program coordinator.
Emergency assistance and referrals, education and literacy training. ESL courses, family and grief counseling, vocational education. Offers many other services outside of Long Beach (in neighboring cities) such as: Anger management courses, food, transportation and clothing assistance, emergency housing, transitional housing and youth work programs. Services are FREE.
Eligibility:
The homeless, the abused, the frail, or any
person who needs counseling, emergency services, job training, transitional housing,
help for the elderly, utility assistance, who needs help.
MEN AND WOMEN’S CENTER (LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE PCH CAMPUS)
1305 East Pacific Coast Hwy - Long Beach; Rooms DD142 & DD144
(562) 938-3987
Monday – Thursday: 8:00am to 5:00pm; Friday: 8:00am to 3:00pm
Legal advice on domestic violence issues. Referrals to outside shelters and agencies.
Help with college enrollment process, information on housing and employment, advocacy, resources and referrals, food, clothing, workshops, crisis counseling, parenting referrals, educational seminars, a lounge area for studying with computers and tutoring. Services are FREE.
Eligibility:
Must be an LBCC student or have plans on
being a student
THRIFT STORE RESCUE MISSION
1430 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90813
(562) 591-1292
http://www.lbrescuemission.org/
The NOVA computer education program provides computer skills and aids members in getting their high school diplomas. Members spend up to 10 hours a week working on their education and job skills. Services are FREE.
Contact Rev. James K. Lewis, President/CEO.
WRIGLEY COMMUNITY INFORMATION AND POLICE CENTER
2023 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90807
(562) 570-1099, 570-1098
T-F 12:00-5:00
Contact Lt. Ken Schack (ret.), Police Liaison
Police liaison, minor crimes reporting, referral to headquarters detectives, miscellaneous
referrals to various private and public services, weekly posted employment opportunities,
free steering wheel locks (2 per family), and free car seats and safety class to low income families. Services are FREE.
Job training
THRIFT STORE RESCUE MISSION
1430 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90813
(562) 591-1292
http://www.lbrescuemission.org/
Contact Rev. James K. Lewis, President/CEO.
The NOVA computer education program provides computer skills and aids members in getting their high school diplomas. Members spend up to 10 hours a week working on their education and job. Services are FREE and all are welcomed!
CATHOLIC CHARITIES COMMUNITY SERVICES OF LONG BEACH
123 East 14th Street, Long Beach, CA 90813
(562) 591-1351
http://www.catholiccharitiesla.org/sanpedro.html
(Long Beach falls under San Pedro Region)
atotta@ccharities.org
Phones are answered Monday-Thursday 8:30am-12pm & 2-4pm, Friday: closed.
Contact Anna Totta, Regional Director
(562) 591-1641
Offers counseling services, services for seniors, immigration and refugee services, youth
programs, job skill and employment training, homeless shelters (none are listed in Long Beach). Central Care Intake Unit: CIU provides a full range of employment services to refugees. 90% of the staff speaks one or more of foreign languages, including: Armenian, Arabic, Cambodian (Khmer), Chinese (Chiu-Chow, Cantonese, Mandarin), Farsi, French, Greek, Korean, Russian, Turkish, and Vietnamese. Refugee Employment Tranining Program (REP), a program of the CIU, is directed at all refugees who have been in the U.S. for less than five years and who reside in Los Angeles County. It offers Refugee/Immigrant Training and Employment Program (RITE), a program of the CIU, is directed toward non-English and non-Spanish speaking refugees and immigrants who have been living in the U.S. for over five years. Services are FREE!
CENTER FOR WORKING FAMILIES
1900 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90806
(562) 570-4788
www.pacificgatewayworkforce.com
M-F 8:00-5:00
Contact Cecile Harris Walters, Coordinator
Offers training and job placement services specializing in the Construction,
Environmental Remediation, and Utilities industries, including job skills assessment,
career coaching, and specific skill development. Services are FREE.
Eligibility: Low Income
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF LONG BEACH AND SOUTH BAY
800 W. Pacific Coast Hwy., Long Beach, Ca 90806
(562) 253-7910
Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 4:30pm
LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE - CALWORKS/GAIN OFFICE
1305 E. Pacific Coast Highway Room 164, Long Beach, Ca 90806
562-938-3023 (Administrative) (CalWORKs Director - Gail Schwandner)
562-938-3117 (FAX), 562-938-3116 (Service/Intake) (CalWORKs Office), 562-938-3151
(Service/Intake)
(Job Developer)
Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
Contact CalWORKs Director - Gail Schwandner
The college provides employment services for adults in Los Angeles county. Services include welfare recipient employment programs for CalWORKs eligible students, pre-job guidance, job training, and work experience programs for TANF recipients. The program provides case management, educational assessment, educational and career planning, a broad range of training and vocational education programs and job development and placement services. Work-Experience programs for TANF and GR recipients provide part-time employment of up to 20 hours per week, for full-time (12 units) students. Support services for TANF recipients also include child care, health and psychological
support services, and referrals to community services.
Eligibility: Must be a CalWORKS recipient.
Fee: 12 college units per semester; 10-20 hours per work of work study at $6.25 per hour; and books, transportation and child care provided by CalWORKs.
LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE - PACIFIC COAST CAMPUS
1305 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach, Ca 90806
(562) 938-3903 (Service/Intake) (Department Information), 562-938-3944 (Service/Intake) (AdmissionsOffice), 562-938-3955 (Service/Intake) (Financial Aid Office - Pacific Coast Campus)
Monday through Thursday, 8:00am to 10:00pm; Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
This campus of Long Beach City College offers two-year occupational or academic transfer courses to individuals who are age 18 and older or who have a high school diploma. The campus also offers an Adult Learning Center (provides individualized instruction to improve adult basic educational skills such as reading, spelling,
vocabulary, and math in preparation of the college placement examination as well as GED tests), a Child Study Center, a Senior Studies Program, a Women's and Men's Resource Center and vocational education. There are no geographic restrictions. Specialized services include an ESL Office (see the site list for details); services for
students who have disabilities; and a center for learning assistance. Support services for all students include academic, career, and personal counseling; financial assistance; health services; childcare; and job placement assistance. The
program also provides vocational education in a variety of industrial occupations and trades. Specialized services for students who have disabilities include registration assistance, counseling, tutoring, and in-class assistance. The center for learning assistance provides instruction, tutoring, workshops, and supplemental media materials to help improve students' learning skills.
Eligibility: You are 18 years of age or older;
OR You have graduated from high school, GED, or high school equivalency certificate;
OR You are under 18 years of age and have not graduated from high school but have
permission from your high school principal and your parents.
Fee: Enrollment fees for
California residents- $20/unit, non residents- $194/unit, International students -
$204/unit. Health Fee- $11
LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE - SCHOOL OF TRADES & INDUSTRIAL
TECHNOLOGY
1305 E. Pacific Coast Highway Bldg. Mm, Long Beach, Ca 90806
(562) 938-3055 (Service/Intake)
Monday through Thursday, 8:00am to 10:00pm; Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
The program provides vocational education in a variety of industrial occupations and trades. Classes consist of lecture and lab to develop practical skills in fields such as air conditioning/refrigeration, auto body, auto mechanics, aviation maintenance, cabinet/furniture making, carpentry technology, CNC – computer numerical control,
diesel mechanics, horticulture, machine tool technology, sheet metal, and welding
technology.
Eligibility: You are 18 years of age or older; OR You have graduated from high school, GED, or high school equivalency certificate.
Fee: Enrollment fees for California residents- $20/unit, non residents- $194/unit, International students -$204/unit. Health Fee- $11
LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE - SENIOR STUDIES PROGRAM
1305 E. Pacific Coast Highway, FF 108 Long Beach, CA 90806
562-938-3048 (Service/Intake and Administration)
Administrative hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00am to 8:00pm and Friday,
8:00am to 5:00pm.
Center, program, and class hours vary; phone for information. The Senior Studies Program offers credit and non-credit classes for older adults age 55 and older to enhance job skills and meet educational goals. Studies for students age 55
and older include information about the college system; counseling; assistance with class registration; and specialized classes on topics which may include law for seniors, art, nutrition, and national affairs. LANGUAGES OTHER THAN ENGLISH: Cambodian, Spanish, Vietnamese.
Eligibility: Students age 55 or older. Must be an LBCC student. Fee: Enrollment fees for California residents- $20/unit, non residents- $194/unit,
International students - $204/unit. Health Fee- $11
NEW WAVE EDUCATIONAL CENTER
2073 Pacific Ave, Long Beach, Ca 90806
(562) 433-9926
8AM-5PM, Monday through Friday
Contact: Howard Ransom Jr./ CEO
Offers employment preparation, Civil Service Training Program to help prepare
applicants for the civil service exam
(In conjunction with the US Post office).
Eligibility:
Unemployed, underemployed, low income
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