Vendors & Sponsors — Don’t Miss This! Be part of the ultimate Fan Zone experience for the Los Angeles World Cup 2026 ⚽🔥
LA County is inviting food vendors, merchandise sellers, sponsors, and local businesses to join the excitement and showcase what you have to offer on a global stage. Vending opportunities are currently open to businesses in the First and Second Supervisorial Districts only.
🔗 Apply now: opportunity.lacounty.gov/fan-zones/
@hildasolis@hollyjmitchell
#WorldCup2026 #LACounty #SmallBusiness #Vendors #FanZone #BusinessOpportunity
🍽️ Support local. Grow local. Dine Local.
LA County’s Dine Local campaign connects food businesses to the tools, resources, and support they need to thrive—from increasing revenue to improving operations.
Through one simple application, eligible businesses can access:
💳 Point-of-sale devices
👩🍳 Hiring and workforce support
🌱 Compliant foodware
🧼 PPE supplies
📈 Revenue opportunities through the Restaurant Meals Program
🔗 Learn more + apply: shoplocal.la/dinelocal
@square@laco_dpss@lacopublicworks@countyofla
Congratulations to the graduates of DEO’s High Road Training Partnership (HRTP) Green Futures LA Program 🌱🎓
On May 1, Cohort 3 celebrated 20 graduates in Lancaster after completing workforce training preparing opportunity youth and young adults for careers in the green economy.
Led by Get Focused Stay Focused, participants earned OSHA-10 and SAE EVSE credentials while gaining career readiness training and wraparound support.
Across 3 cohorts, the program served 56 participants through DEO’s HRTP initiative — helping create pathways to quality jobs and long-term economic mobility.
Learn more: opportunity.lacounty.gov/hrtp
@supervisorkathrynbarger@osha_dol@dalberg_global@uclalabor
Fire-affected residents, families, workers, and small businesses — connect with recovery resources at the Palibu Recovery Expo this Saturday ❤️🩹
DEO will be onsite at the Recovery Expo hosted by the Malibu Pacific Palisades Chamber of Commerce, joining 100+ organizations supporting rebuilding and recovery efforts across Malibu and Pacific Palisades.
Stop by DEO’s booth to learn more about:
✔ Small business support resources
✔ Workforce development + job training programs
✔ Economic recovery initiatives
✔ County programs and services
📅 Saturday, May 16, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 23575 Civic Center Way, Malibu, CA
🎟 Register: bit.ly/4dcPkKq
@palibuchamber@lindseyphorvath
Congratulations to the latest graduates of DEO’s High Road Training Partnership (HRTP) SoLa Culinary Arts Workforce Development Program 👩🏽🍳🎓
On May 6, Cohort 6 celebrated 12 graduates at the SoLa Campus in South Los Angeles, preparing Opportunity Youth ages 18–24 for careers in hospitality, culinary arts, and entrepreneurship.
Through the 6-week program led by The SoLa Foundation, participants received hands-on training in culinary fundamentals, restaurant operations, customer service, entrepreneurship, and food safety — earning their Food Handlers Certificate upon completion.
The program is serving 100 participants across 7 cohorts, helping create pathways into high-road hospitality careers across LA County.
Congratulations to all of the graduates and partners supporting the next generation of culinary talent.
Learn more: opportunity.lacounty.gov/hrtp
@thesolafoundation@riohondoajcc.sassfa@cerritoscollege
New contracting opportunity now open for the LA County DEO’s Preparing Los Angeles for County Employment (PLACE) Program!
DEO is seeking at least one qualified contractor to conduct outreach, enroll, and train participants as part of the PLACE Program — helping expand pathways into stable County careers for individuals facing barriers to employment.
PLACE participants receive:
✔ Job readiness training
✔ Civil service exam preparation
✔ Case management + supportive services
✔ Pathways into County employment opportunities
Up to $1.7 million in funding available for organizations as part of the County’s Social Enterprise Employment and Training Program Services Master Agreement.
📅 Written questions due: May 20, 2026 by 12:00 PM PT
📅 Proposals due: May 28, 2026 by 12:00 PM PT
Learn more about the Master Agreement process at: doingbusiness.lacounty.gov/masteragree
For questions, contact: [email protected]
Calling Antelope Valley Businesses! Grow Your Business with Paid Youth Talent
DEO’s Youth@Work Program and America’s Job Centers of California (AJCCs) connect employers with motivated youth workers ready to gain hands-on experience while supporting your business.
Through the program:
✔ Businesses are matched with youth workers
✔ 100% of youth wages are covered for up to 160 hours
✔ Employers help build the next generation of talent while strengthening their workforce
Interested in participating? Apply here: bit.ly/YWAVForm
A dedicated representative will be assigned to help your business through the process. For in-person services, businesses can also visit with their local AJCC in Lancaster or Palmdale.
Learn more about Youth@Work at opportunity.lacounty.gov.
@supervisorkathrynbarger
Recap! National Apprenticeship Week in LA County
DEO celebrated National Apprenticeship Week by highlighting apprenticeships helping Angelenos access quality jobs and careers in hospitality.
We joined California Labor Secretary Stewart Knox, Employment Development Department Director Nancy Farias, Unite Here Local 11 Co-President Susan Minato, and HTA Executive Director Adine Forman and team in honoring 76 new graduates across that week’s Pre-Apprenticeship Prep Cook, Line Cook Apprenticeship, and Barista/Latte Artist Apprenticeship Programs.
DEO invests in HTA and these programs through our High Road Training Partnership (HRTP) Fund, ensuring LA County continues to uplift our hospitality workers and our food service and tourism industries alike.
Learn more about HRTPs at: opportunity.lacounty.gov/hrtp
Learn more about HTA at: lahta.org
@htalosangeles@laewdd@calaboragency@ca_edd@uclalabor@countyofla
Start & Grow Your Business in City Terrace & East LA
Join Team DEO and @countyofla Treasurer-Tax Collector for a no-cost in-person workshop designed to connect small businesses with tools and resources to help them grow and succeed.
Attendees will learn how to:
✅ Get your business license
✅ Navigate government contracts
✅ Apply for grants and certifications
📅 Wednesday, May 20, 2026
1 PM – 4 PM (English)
📍 City Terrace Library
4025 City Terrace Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90063
🔗 Register: https://bit.ly/CDBGevent or visit bit.ly/OSBEvents
Join the Care First Community Investment (CFCI) community listening sessions to help shape investments in prevention-based approaches that strengthen communities and keep people out of the carceral system.
Participation from workers, entrepreneurs, community organizations, and people and communities disproportionately impacted by the justice system is encouraged!
Together, we can build more equitable pathways to opportunity, stability, and economic mobility.
Scan the QR code on the flyer to attend the next session!
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New funding opportunities are now available for community-based organizations across LA County through JCOD’s Fourth CFCI Care Grants.
Funding opportunities include:
✔ Family and community supports
✔ Bridge funding/working capital
✔ Technical assistance
✔ Unrestricted one-time needs
Since launch, LA County CFCI Care Grants have directed more than $350 million to community-based organizations across all five supervisorial districts.
📅 Application deadline: May 27, 2026 at 5:00 PM PST
🔗 Learn more and apply at jc od.lacounty.gov
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For more information about upcoming JCOD events: jcod.lacounty.gov/event/cfci-listening-sessions
Learn more about DEO’s Fair Chance program at: opportunity.lacounty.gov/fairchance
DEO #LACounty #JCOD #CommunitySupport #FundingOpportunity
🎙️ DEO Director Kelly LoBianco joins host and @lacountyhr Chief Deputy Rodney Collins on the latest episode of “Live From LA County” for a conversation on workforce development, economic equity, and community empowerment.
The episode explores Kelly’s journey to public service, why Los Angeles became her chosen home, and DEO’s work supporting workers, businesses, and communities countywide.
🎧 Listen to “Kelly LoBianco on Workforce Development and Economic Equity” now: youtube.com/watch?v=MPTtZt4y3lc
#TeamDEO #LACounty #EconomicOpportunity #WorkforceDevelopment #CountyOfLA
DEO has announced the third and final round of awards through the Small Business Resiliency Fund, providing an additional $270,000 in relief to 86 LA County small businesses impacted by immigration enforcement actions.
This final round includes discretionary funding support from Second District Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell and Third District Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath to help expand relief for impacted small businesses across LA County.
To date, the Small Business Resiliency Fund has delivered $5.4 million in direct relief to 1,327 small businesses countywide.
To learn more about the fund visit: opportunity.lacounty.gov/resiliencyfund/
@hollyjmitchell@hildasolis@lindseyphorvath
