Program areas at SBWIB
Dhhs/dpss - single allocation: gain, step, workstudy, dcfs, grow, dcfs probation, youth jobs. In its capacity as intermediary contractor, the organization acts as "employer of record" for the program and pays eligible participants to work at subcontracted public, non-profit and private for profit agencies across la county, providing monetary incentive for participants to work in a real-world work environment. Participants learn new skills which help with their confidence and self esteem, along with the development of good work habits and the establishment of a recent work history. Quality transitional subsidized employment program assignments help prepare the participants for full time, unsubsidized employment and self-sufficiency by encouraging responsibility, dependability and a strong work ethic.
Workforce innovation and opportunity act of 2014 (wioa) provides Workforce development services to employers and workers through a universally accessible information-driven, american job creation center system and is a national Workforce development program that targets individuals living below or near the poverty level, or dislocated workers, as well as youth, to provide them with skills needed to enter the job market, focusing on the energy efficiency and renewable energy industries.
The organization receives grants and contributions from government as well as for-profit and non-profit organizations to provide various programs that assist in job training and placement in high-growth and emergency industry sectors.
Youthbuild provides disadvantaged youth with the education and employment skills necessary to achieve economic self-sufficiency in occupations in high demand and post-secondary education and training opportunities; opportunities for meaningful work and service to their communities; and opportunities to develop employment and leadership skills and a commitment to community development among youth in low-income communities. Apprenticeship grant is for developing apprenticeship programs across america.