Free Resources

Workforce resources available to you right now

These free, publicly available resources are here for Los Angeles job seekers today. No cost. No waitlist. Just the tools and services that can help you move forward.

These are external resources — Opportunity Arc Foundation curates and shares these links as a service to our community. We do not operate these programs directly. Click any link to visit the resource's official website.

Career services & job placement

Free, in-person and online services to help you find, apply for, and land a job in Los Angeles.

City of LA · Free
WorkSource Centers

WorkSource Centers are free career service hubs operated by the City of Los Angeles. They offer job search assistance, resume and cover letter workshops, interview preparation, skills assessments, training referrals, and direct connections to hiring employers. Multiple locations across Los Angeles.

WHAT YOU CAN GET

Resume Help Job Search Interview Prep Skills Training
Visit WorkSource Centers
State of California · Free
CalJOBS

CalJOBS is California's official online job search portal. Create a free account to post your resume, search thousands of job openings statewide, and access career tools including labor market information, skills assessments, and training program directories.

WHAT YOU CAN GET

Job Listings Resume Posting Career Tools Training Info
Visit CalJOBS

Community services & support

Resources to help with the broader needs that often accompany a job search — from housing and food to comprehensive service navigation.

LA County · Free · 24/7
211 LA

211 LA connects Los Angeles residents to thousands of community services — including employment support, housing assistance, food resources, health services, and more. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by phone (dial 211), text, or online.

WHAT YOU CAN GET

Employment Help Housing Food Assistance Health Services
Visit 211 LA
LA Public Library · Free
LAPL Job Resources

The Los Angeles Public Library system offers a wealth of free job and career resources. Access online tools, career databases, resume templates, interview guides, and in-person support at library branches across the city.

WHAT YOU CAN GET

Career Databases Resume Tools In-Person Help Online Access
Visit LAPL Job Resources

Resources for young people

Dedicated employment programs and paid opportunities for young people in Los Angeles County.

LA County · Free · Ages 14–24
Youth@Work

Youth@Work is a Los Angeles County program that connects young people ages 14 to 24 with paid internships and work experience at county departments, nonprofits, and private employers. Participants earn a paycheck, develop professional skills, and build their work history.

WHAT YOU CAN GET

Paid Work Work Experience Professional Skills Ages 14–24
Visit Youth@Work

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All resources at a glance

Resource Best For How to Access
WorkSource Centers Full career services, job placement, training In-person or online
CalJOBS Job search, resume posting, career tools Online only
211 LA Broad community services, employment, housing Call 211, text, or online. 24/7
Youth@Work Young people ages 14–24, paid work experience Online application
LAPL Job Resources Career databases, resume tools, free access Online or any LAPL branch

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