No one
educates
anyone, and
nobody is self
educated; all of
us learn from
each other,
mediated by
the world we
live in."

Paulo Freire
Hollywood Community Job
Center
5669 W. De Longpre Ave,
Los Angeles, CA 90028
Ph: (323) 469-9002
Fax: (323) 469-9003

hollywoodcjc@idepsca.org
                                          Our History

group of workers, IDEPSCA and Jackie Goldberg (our former city council)
started to work on the project and created what is now known as the Hollywood
more humane way to seek employment.
Community Job Center.  We take pride in the leadership and initiative from a
group of workers who wanted to be organized and who shared a vision to find a
more humane way to seek employment.

The Hollywood Community job center first opened its door to the Hollywood
Community in1997 and continues to have a strong presence for the employers
and the workers.  
SERVICES TO EMPLOYERS
We provide honest, organized, and respectful workers to do the job that may be
required from an employer.

Following are the ways to hire workers through our program and the
Frequently asked questions:
The employer may request workers in person or over the phone .  
(323) 469-9002
For more information you may also send email to  
hollywood@idepsca.org

Hours of Operation
  • The hours are 6:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday. f
    need a worker for Sunday you may call to make arrangements.

Can I hire a domestic worker?
  • Yes, our workers are also very skilled and can turn your house
    into a spotless home to come to.

What if I want a specific worker?
  • Good question! Workers can be chosen through our lottery
    system, you may also choose a worker who you have worked
    with prior to your arrival to the center.  

Do the workers go to my work site?
Organizers suggest that the initial meeting and negotiation take place
at the Hollywood Community Job Center which has a bilingual
coordinators who can assist.

How do I pay a worker?
The negotiations are between the employer and the employee.  Some
workers charge more depending on their skills and experience.  It is
best to negotiate the rate before initiating a job, we have bi-lingual
coordinators that will be happy to assist you.  

Does IDEPSCA charge for its services?
IDEPSCA's Hollywood Community Job Center provides a free service
by providing an organized location where workers and employers can
meet.


A LITTLE NOTE OF COURTESY

Needless to say Day Laborers and Domestic Workers are hard
working individuals who deserve respect.  Workers should be paid
promptly and be provided with the necessary tools and specific
instructions to do the job right.  

Our workers have  a variety of skills, the following are some but not all the types
of jobs/skills found in the Hollywood Community Job Center
SERVICES TO DAY LABORERS
Type of Skills/ Jobs:

        Housecleaning
        Help with parties
        Live in/live out elderly care
        Carpenters – Flooring, Framing and Furniture
        Landscaping – Gardening and Bush Clearance, Pulling, Planting,
Trimming, and Sprinklers
        Plumber – Piping, Digging
        Painting – Exterior and Interior
        Moving – Loading and Unloading
        Masonry – Demolition, Drywall, Plastering, Roofing, Tile, Cement
        Janitorial – Clean-ups
        Car Related Mechanic, Car Wash, Waxing, Polish and Body Shop
        Electricians
        Handyman
        General Labor
OUR RE-CURRENT EVENTS
Anniversary Party

Our anniversary party is a day where day
laborers get together with the rest of the
community.  We are very fortunate to have the
involvement of all those members that care
about the center's success.  

Thannk you for making this year's party a relaity!

Christmas Celebration:
Every year we become the family for some of the
workers who do not have their family around for
the Christmas Celebration.  

On December 22, 2006 we had a small
gathering with the workers and staff to celebrate
the holyday. We had tamales and Central
American Fruit Punch (ponche). We had about
95 guests. The tamales were cooked by one of
our most valuable members; she is a single
mother, whom has been a member of the
center for the past 3 years. (THANK YOU- THE
TAMALES WERE DELICIOUS!)

Health Fair:
Because we care about the health of the
workers, IDEPSCA's Health Project brought the
first health Fair in the Hollywood Community
Job Center.  

On Saturday, August 30th, 2008 the Hollywood
Center will have its Second Annual Health Fair.  
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Rene Jemio
Outreach Coordinator
Jemio@idepsca.org

Angel Olvera
Outreach Coordinator
Angel@idepsca.org