CENTER FOR LIVING AND LEARNING

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14549 Archwood St Ste 221
Van Nuys
California 91405

TOP-RATED 2011

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Target demographics: Individuals with barriers to employment in the Los Angeles area, including those transitioning from drug rehabilitation, prisoner re-entry programs, welfare to work and youth at risk.

Direct beneficiaries per year: The disadvantaged clients served, CA Dept. of Corrections and local treatment centers.

Someone who had 3 hours of volunteer time could: help with posting job leads and help obtain employers willing to hire clients.

Mission:

To improve lives by assisting individuals transitioning from rehabilitation or with barriers to employment, into the workforce so that they may become contributing members of society.

Results:

Over 150 apprentices have received paid job and computer training. CLL's job search program boasts a success rate of 74% this past year, in assisting those obtain employment who completed the job search preparation course.

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nhaouas

02/09/12

I was introduced to the center for living and learning during a job search phase through a local treatment center. I was apprehensive about the whole job search process, because I had so many employment barriers against me. Years ago I could find a job within a couple of days, but in today's job ... more »

paulaguilar99

02/09/12

I owe my furture to the Center for Living and Learning .This program has helped me in more ways, then words could ever express! It's taught me how to live in society and stay out of prison. There also assiting me with getting my GED and survive skills. I know more about computers now then I ever ... more »

dianelasater

02/08/12

I have been aware of the Living and Learning Center for 10+ years and while I worked as a counselor in the Drug Treatment field referred many a client to The Living and Learning. These clients learned how to engage in community, learned resume writing, basic computer skills ie excell, outlook, data... more »

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