Long Beach Pacific Gateway Workforce Investment Network

Laid Off LBUSD Teachers Offered Support From CSULB Through Single-Subject Credentials

In an effort to assist laid-off teachers from the Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD), Cal State Long Beach (CSULB) is offering single-subject credentials in foundational level mathematics and general science through its College of Continuing and Professional Education (CCPE).

It’s Not Too Late for Businesses to Hire-A-Youth Through LB Summer Work Program

The Hire-A-Youth program matches job-ready youth with local employers.  Employers can still participate in the 2011 program, which is offered and supported by the Pacific Gateway Workforce Investment Network. “I would encourage other businesses to participate,” said Vicki Arreguin, Director of Sales at Hotel Current in Long Beach. The program has been good for our [...]

Mayor Foster Appoints Rich Dines and Doug Drummond to Harbor Commission

Mayor Bob Foster announced Tuesday that he has appointed Rich Dines and Doug Drummond to the City’s Harbor Commission. “I’m pleased to appoint Rich Dines and Doug Drummond to the Harbor Commission,” said Mayor Foster. “Between the two, they have extensive knowledge of both the Port and the City of Long Beach. I’m confident that [...]

LBPD Encourages Graduates to Celebrate Responsibly

With Long Beach high school graduation ceremonies taking place the week of June 13th, Long Beach Police would like to educate graduates and parents about the dangers of underage drinking. Underage drinkers are more likely to involve themselves in unsafe behavior, or become a victim of a crime due to vulnerability. The effects of alcohol [...]

Opportunities For Young Adults: The Pacific Gateway Hire-A-Youth Program

Five hundred youth ages 18-24 will have access to employment opportunities, and 250 youth ages 16-17 will have opportunities to participate in a stipend-based internship this summer, thanks to the Pacific Gateway Workforce Investment Network Hire-A-Youth program.  Qualified individuals will be selected from the young adults completing Hire-A-Youth’s career exploration and work readiness training. “We [...]

Job Search Workshop Spotlights Using Technology to Find Employment

On Tuesday, May 17th, the 7th District Council Office and Pacific Gateway Workforce Investment Network will host a job search workshop at Bret Harte Library. Learn how to access more than 50 on-line job sources through www.HireLB.com, receive helpful tips on posting your resume on-line, find out about Pacific Gateway’s job search services, and learn [...]

Pacific Gateway to Host Information Session on Independent Taxi Drivers Today

Want to be your own boss? Like to drive? How about becoming independent taxi driver? The Pacific Gateway Workforce Investment Network, as part of its efforts to provide opportunities for job seekers, is hosting an Information Session for people to learn what it takes to become an independent taxi driver. The session is today, Monday, [...]

No-Cost Services Available to Businesses and Jobseekers

In celebration of April’s Workforce Development Month, Pacific Gateway Workforce Investment Network is highlighting its no-cost services to businesses and jobseekers throughout its Network – including the availability of On-the-Job Training (OJT) funds for tailored solutions that help the employer add staff and reduce the cost of the unique or specialized onsite training. In the [...]

Councilman Dee Andrews Hosts Sixth District Career Workshop

Sixth District Councilman Dee Andrews, along with Pacific Gateway Workforce Investment Network, The Port of Long Beach, and the Solis Group, is pleased to announce the Sixth District career Workshop: Featuring the Port of Long Beach Middle Harbor Redevelopment Project, on Thursday, March 17, 2011, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at Martin Luther King, [...]

Environmental Safety and Remediation Training Program Available

The Pacific Gateway Workforce Investment Network’s no cost, hands-on Environmental Safety and Remediation Training Program is now available, with a new class starting February 28, 2011. Eligible participants can develop skills and knowledge by preparing for career opportunities in the Environmental Science and Green Industries. Program includes certifications for Hazardous Waste Worker Protection and Emergency [...]

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