Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Obama nominates Sonia Sotomayor to Supreme Court
President Obama nominated federal judge Sonia Sotomayor of New York to the U.S. Supreme Court today. If confirmed, she is to become the first Latino member of the nation's high court. Sotomayor is a graduate of Yale Law School and a former federal prosecutor in New York. The Senate Judiciary Committee likely will hold its confirmation hearing in July.
Friday, May 22, 2009
Free Truck Driving Classes
The Los Angeles City Commission on the Status of Women in partnership with the Department of Transportation (DOT) presents
FREE TRUCK DRIVING CLASSES
FOR WOMEN
ATTENTION WOMEN:
Improve Your Marketability In Workforce With A Class B License!
When:
June 16 through July 16, 2009.
Every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (including lunch break)
Where:
1016 N. Mission Rd.
Building B.
Los Angeles, CA 90012 (Downtown LA)
Benefits:
Participants will earn a Class B license which will enable them to drive trucks, buses, farm labor vehicles, trailers under 45 feet and any vehicle weighing over 26,000 pounds (11,793 kg).
RSVP by June 10, 2009 by 5:00pm
To sign-up or to obtain more information, please contact Rayshell Chambers at (213) 978-0300 or via email at rayshell.chambers@lacity.org.
Sign Up Now! Space is Limited
Click below for FREE Truck Driving Class flyer:
http://simplesend.com/simple/uploadedimages/000370/2009-05_Truck_Driving.pdf
This event is a part of the Commission’s Women in the Workforce initiative, which aims to increase the number of women in the workforce through collaborations among city departments, labor unions and community-based organizations.
Please Note: All Are Welcome To Attend!
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
CITY OF LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT WORKER (CASW)EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
The Community Development Department of the City of Los Angeles is currently accepting applications in the OneSource Youth Opportunity System, Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP).
SYEP PROGRAM ASSISTANT (CASW II)
CITYWIDE LOCATIONS
$12.67 per hour
The SYEP Program Assistants (CASWs) will assist in all aspects of the implementation of the Summer Youth
Employment Program. Duties to include but are not limited to:
Retrieve daily phone and email inquiries from the public
Log and track all program inquiries from the public
Respond to program inquiries from the public
Make appropriate program service referrals to potential customers
Act as service provider liaison on behalf of the Community Development Department (CDD)
Coordinate program specific communication between the CDD and service providers
Conduct worksite monitoring visits, throughout the summer
Conduct SYEP supervisor and youth program interviews
Prepare written worksite monitoring, supervisor and youth interview reports
Provide regular pick-up and delivery of program documents
Data entry of participant records
Assist in the review of program related documentation for completeness and accuracy
Provide supervision to youth program participants when necessary
Minimum requirements: High school graduate, must be able to type 30-45 words per minute. Have the ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form and have ability to deal with problems in standardized situations. Must have good customer service skills and excellent oral communication skills.
Experience in Youth Workforce Development, Youth Development, Education programs, Management Information Systems (MIS), and Bachelors Degree preferred. A valid California driver’s license and proof of valid auto insurance is required.
Application Process: Submit a CASW application to the Community Development Department, Human Resources Division, 1200 W. 7th Street, 4th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90017.
CASW Applications maybe obtained online at www.lacity.org/CDD or you may contact Michael Bouvet at (213) 744-7130. Filing Deadline: Applications must be received by Friday, May 15, 2009.
Selection Process: The selection process shall consist of a three-step evaluation:
Step 1: All applications will be reviewed to determine if candidates meet the listed minimum requirements.
Step 2: Each qualifying candidate’s personal and professional qualifications, as delineated in his or her application, will be reviewed for qualifications relative to those of the other candidates.
Step 3: Candidates who present qualifications that most closely match those necessary for the position will be invited to interview and participate in the written and typing exercises.
SYEP PROGRAM ASSISTANT (CASW II)
CITYWIDE LOCATIONS
$12.67 per hour
The SYEP Program Assistants (CASWs) will assist in all aspects of the implementation of the Summer Youth
Employment Program. Duties to include but are not limited to:
Retrieve daily phone and email inquiries from the public
Log and track all program inquiries from the public
Respond to program inquiries from the public
Make appropriate program service referrals to potential customers
Act as service provider liaison on behalf of the Community Development Department (CDD)
Coordinate program specific communication between the CDD and service providers
Conduct worksite monitoring visits, throughout the summer
Conduct SYEP supervisor and youth program interviews
Prepare written worksite monitoring, supervisor and youth interview reports
Provide regular pick-up and delivery of program documents
Data entry of participant records
Assist in the review of program related documentation for completeness and accuracy
Provide supervision to youth program participants when necessary
Minimum requirements: High school graduate, must be able to type 30-45 words per minute. Have the ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form and have ability to deal with problems in standardized situations. Must have good customer service skills and excellent oral communication skills.
Experience in Youth Workforce Development, Youth Development, Education programs, Management Information Systems (MIS), and Bachelors Degree preferred. A valid California driver’s license and proof of valid auto insurance is required.
Application Process: Submit a CASW application to the Community Development Department, Human Resources Division, 1200 W. 7th Street, 4th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90017.
CASW Applications maybe obtained online at www.lacity.org/CDD or you may contact Michael Bouvet at (213) 744-7130. Filing Deadline: Applications must be received by Friday, May 15, 2009.
Selection Process: The selection process shall consist of a three-step evaluation:
Step 1: All applications will be reviewed to determine if candidates meet the listed minimum requirements.
Step 2: Each qualifying candidate’s personal and professional qualifications, as delineated in his or her application, will be reviewed for qualifications relative to those of the other candidates.
Step 3: Candidates who present qualifications that most closely match those necessary for the position will be invited to interview and participate in the written and typing exercises.
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