Business Services
Providing resources to help Businesses and their workforce develop the skills to become successful
About us
Business services engage with a diverse range of employers to promote business representation on the local board and develop effective linkages with employers to support local workforce investment activities. Develop and deliver innovative workforce investment services and strategies for employers, which may include career pathways, skills upgrading, skill standard development and certification for recognized postsecondary credential or other employer use, apprenticeship, and other effective initiatives for meeting the workforce investment needs of area employers and workers.
Offer appropriate recruitment and other business services on behalf of employers, including small employers, which may include services such as providing information and referral to specialized business and services not traditionally offered through the one-stop delivery system. Provide assistance to employers in managing reductions in force in coordination with rapid response activities and strategies for the aversion of layoffs, which strategies may include early identification of firms at risk of layoffs, use of feasibility studies to assess the needs of and options for at-risk firms, and the delivery of employment and training activities to address risk factors.
ADressing the needs of LOcal businesses
Business Services Can Help Your Business Grow and Workforce Thrive!
Connecting Employers with the Resources to Succeed
Our Services
Layoff Aversion / Rapid Response
Recruitments / Regional Job Fair
Subsidized Services
Incumbent Worker Training
Apprenticeship
Tax Incentives
Entrepreneurship
Employer Workshops
Our Latest Work
Lakewood State of the City
Paramount State of the City
Secruitas Hiring Event
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Let’s Work Together
Our Blog
Women in Business
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“Premium Windows would like to take this opportunity and Thank each staff member for the spectacular meeting. We appreciated the engagement/education in which your team supported Premium Windows. The communication was spot on and the valuable time each of you took out of your schedule to answer associates’ questions was valued. Continue pushing forward by helping one person at a time.”
“The SELACO Workforce Development Board provides employers with vital resources to small businesses. SELACO has hosted many job search events where we were fortunate to participate in. This opportunity led us to hiring of four great applicants. We are very grateful to SELACO for assisting us with Quality candidates. Our experience with Lillian has been very pleasant. She is extremely helpful and understands our business needs. We highly recommend SELACO to any business in the local area.”
“The Small Business Revitalization Grant allowed us to reimagine how we utilize our space, from depending on revenue from rentals to a more mission-focused revenue creation through our artisan shop, that ultimately supports local creativity”
Partner Programs
SCORE Small Business Mentorship:
SELACO has an on-site representative from SCORE available by appointment for one-hour slots. SCORE, the nation’s largest network of volunteers and expert business mentors, is dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals. SCORE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Thanks to this generous support from the SBA and because of the selfless contributions of more than 10,000 dedicated volunteers, they are able to deliver most of their offerings at no cost. Connect with Tara Luna.
Collaborative Community Network (CCN):
There is a new feel to CCN – our long-standing collaboration of partners has gone Virtual! CCN now meets every other month via Zoom. Our new format supports guest speakers on key workforce topics, partner engagement and continues to support three working committees. Committees represent stakeholders committed to Business Engagement, Serving Target Populations and Young Adults. Connect with Tara Luna, Corina Coronel, or Tammy Ferranti-Lawnsdown to learn more about these committees and how you may get involved.
EDD:
In California, the Employment Development Department (EDD) is a department of government that administers the Unemployment Insurance (UI), Disability Insurance (DI), and Paid Family Leave (PFL) programs. SELACO has onsite “Workforce Services” Customer Service representatives onsite who help customers navigate the EDD website. It is especially important to note that SELACO WDB is NOT an EDD satellite office. The EDD representatives are unable to access UI Claims directly, but EDD customers can feel free to use the EDD direct phone line in the career center. Connect with EDD staff or SELACO staff.
Salvation Army Veteran Employment Services:
Assists unemployed and underemployed veterans with a customized approach to career development. As a veteran-centered employment program, they provide both the direction and resources that will allow veterans to meet their employment goals. Customers can meet with a representative onsite on Wednesdays. Connect with Tammy Ferranti-Lawnsdown, Amber Hernandez or Corina Coronel to learn more.
United American Indian Involvement (UAII):
To promote and support the physical, behavioral, and spiritual well-being of American Indian/Alaska Natives in the urban Los Angeles area by providing comprehensive, integrated services that focus on all age groups and incorporate American Indian/Alaska Native cultures and traditions. The local UAIII is located on the same floor as SELACO WDB. Connect with Tammy Ferranti-Lawnsdown, Corina Coronel or Amber Hernandez to learn more.
Operation Hope:
Operation HOPE is a for-purpose organization working to disrupt poverty and empower inclusion for low and moderate-income youth and adults. They equip young people and adults with the financial tools and education to secure a better future—coaching them through their personal aspirations and life’s challenges and facilitating their journey to financial independence. In partnership with SELACO,
Operation Hope offers a 4-week entrepreneur training course where students can learn how to create a business plan, how to market using social media, how to gain access to credit and much more. The course was originally conducted on premises at SELACO WDB, but now available virtually online. Connect with Tara Luna to learn more.
Location
10900 E. 183rd Street
Suite# 350
Cerritos, CA 90703
(800)481-6555
(562) 402-9336