LOS ANGELES – Mayor Karen Bass highlighted that the City of Los Angeles is offering no-cost help for people who lost their jobs because of the recent fires today during a conversation with fire survivors. The Economic and Workforce Development Department’s (EWDD) Rapid Response team is hosting daily virtual Wildfire Job Loss Orientations where people can learn about how to access job opportunities, unemployment benefits and healthcare. In addition, people and business owners can get in-person help at WorkSource and BusinessSource Centers across the city.
“The fires devastated people’s homes and workplaces alike, extending the direct impact to families across Los Angeles. My pledge is to do everything possible to help people rebuild their homes and their livelihoods,” said Mayor Bass. “We encourage people who have lost income to learn about job opportunities and other services that are available to them online or in person at our centers across the city.”
The Wildfire Job Loss Orientations take place Monday - Friday at 10 AM and 6 PM, and on Saturdays at 10 AM. Orientations will be conducted in English and Spanish. Sign up for English orientations here and Spanish orientations here.
Topics include:
Job opportunities
Navigating the unemployment benefits portal and the application process
Understanding the State of California Employment Development Department (EDD) requirements
Healthcare benefits
Training programs and other services offered by the City of Los Angeles
Additional City resources available:
The City’s 14 WorkSource Centers are available to help people who have lost income. Location and contact information is at bit.ly/EWDDWorkSource14.
The City’s 10 BusinessSource Centers are available to help business owners. Locations and contact information at bit.ly/LABusinessSource.
The City’s 14 YouthSource Centers provide Angelenos ages 14-24 support and resources through access to education, paid work experience, and occupational skills training. See a list of the YouthSource Centers and contact information at bit.ly/EWDDYouthSource.
Through a partnership with the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC), the City offers no-cost consulting services to help businesses overcome challenges and find alternatives to layoffs. Visit: https://laedc.org/business-assistance/.