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| 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 |
| West Los Angeles Job Center 11299 W. Exposition Blvd. Los Angeles CA. 90064 (310) 231-1179 Fax (310) 231-9242 |
| OUR HISTORY The West Los Angeles Community Job Center opened its doors in 1999 after a year and a half of organizing work on 18 corners, thanks to the efforts of city officials, the Police Department, residents, local businesses and day laborers. nationality. nationality. |
| SERVICES TO EMPLOYERS |
| We provide honest, organized, and respectful workers to do the job that may be required from an employer. Our workers are skilled, as well as general helpers, which are honest, organized and respectful towards their employers, and themselves. |
| Following are the ways to hire workers through our program and the Frequently asked questions: The employer may call ahead or request a worker in person: Our phone number is (323) 223-2120 or you can send us an e-mail to request more information Hours of Operation
Can I hire a domestic worker? No, we do not have domestic workers at this specific site but you can find them through our Hollywood Job Center, or through our cooperative Magic Cleaners. Information can be found in our day laborer program page. What if I want a specific worker?
Do the workers go to my work site? Coordinators suggest that the initial meeting and negotiation take place at the West LA Job Center which has a bilingual coordinator who can assist. After the initial hiring you may talk with the worker about the method of transportation to the work site. 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 West LA Site 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 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 West Los Angeles Community Job Center: Type of Skills/ Jobs: • Carpenters- Flooring, Framing and Furniture • Landscaping- Gardening and Bush Clearance, Pilling, 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 • House Cleaning • General Labor |
| SERVICES TO DAY LABORERS |
| We provide a safe and humane space where they can gather to seek for job opportunities, skill workshops, popular education workshops, health classes, ESL classes, wage claims and reference letters |
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| Renee Bermudes Site Manager Renee@idepsca.org Franklin Nolasco Outreach Coordinator Franklin@idepsca.org |