Job Training and Education for Youth in Los Angeles (ages 18 to 21)

Where can I get help with getting my GED or training for a job?

Youth Opportunity provides free job training and GED classes to 18- to 21-year olds who live in the Boyle Heights area and are U.S. citizens.

Youth Opportunity’s classes cover topics that include:

• GED preparation
• Computer repair
• Vocational training
• Cosmetology and manicurist training
• Basic reading and math classes
• Business
• Child development
• Health occupations like nursing
• Art
• Daycare training

For more information on available services and classes, contact the Youth Opportunities’ office nearest you.

Housing Authority Aliso Village
1401 East First Street
Los Angeles, CA 90023
Phone: (323) 526-3943

Housing Authority William Mead
1341 Cardinal Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Phone: (323) 276-5870

United Community Resources Agency (UCRA) – Boyle Heights
1260 South Soto Street, Suite 16
Los Angeles, CA 90033
Phone: (323) 265-2890

Aliso Pico Recreation Center
370 South Clarence Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90033
Phone: (323) 526-2894

East Los Angeles Occupational Center
2100 Marengo Street
Los Angeles, CA 90033
Phone: (323) 223-1283, extension 127

Aliso Pico Multi-Purpose Center
1505 East 1st Street
Los Angeles, CA 90033
Phone: (323) 263-7729

Salesian Family Youth Center
2228 East 4th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90033
Phone: (323) 260-7132

East Los Angeles College (ELAC)
1302 Avenida Cesar Chavez
Monterey Park, CA 91754
Phone: (323) 265-8650