Youthsource Centers
Program Details
Our services ensure that young people that have barriers to employment or education get the skills and education that is required to enter the workforce based on the Labor market economy, including the demand sector and emerging industries.
El Proyecto del Barrio YouthSource Centers are major players servicing the low income, underserved youth and unemployed youth communities with a significant result oriented outcome such as education and jobs for the growing young communities for the whole San Fernando Valley.
Telephone: Refer to a location below
Program Director: Haimanot Fekadu
Email: hfekadu@wascalnetwork.org
- Monday – Friday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Program Information Sessions:
- Tuesday & Thursday: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm & 3:00 pm – 4:00pm
The YouthSource Centers are Four-Star recognized Youth Programs, the only ones out of the sixteen YouthSource Centers that are Certified Malcom Baldrige Award and (CAPE) California Award for Performance Excellence Prospector Award Recipient.
The YouthSource Program is funded by the Los Angeles Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD).
Services
Education & Academic Services
- Assist youth in improving educational achievement
- Referral to alternative secondary schools
- Dropout recovery services
- HiSET preparation and support
- On-site GED preparation classes
- Bridge programs for remedial education
- Tutoring and study skills assistance
Employment & Workforce Development
- Assist youth in entering and succeeding in employment
- Job search assistance and job placement
- Job readiness workshops
- Occupational skills training in in-demand industries and career pathways
- Labor market information
Digital Literacy & Technology Access
- Access to computers for all youth
- Computer classes and digital skills training
Supportive Services, Referrals, & Follow-Up
- Supportive services for enrolled youth
- Referrals to community, educational, and employment resources
- Follow-up services
Locations
Northeast Valley Center
Address:
9030 Laurel Canyon Blvd.,
Sun Valley, CA 91352
Telephone: (818) 771-0184
Fax: (818) 504-0357
TTY: (818) 252-6507
North Valley Center
Address:
11844 Glenoaks Blvd.,
San Fernando, CA 91340
Telephone: (747) 877-3030
TTY: 711
Southwest Valley Center
Address:
8399 Topanga Canyon Blvd.,
2nd Floor
Canoga Park, CA 91304
Telephone: (818) 610-1638
Fax: (818) 587-4806
TTY: (818) 716-6438
San Bernardino Center
Address:
1184 West 2nd St.,
San Bernardino, CA 92410
Telephone: (909) 850-5129