Youth Development

CRCD offers the following opportunities for youth and young adults in South Los Angeles:

Jobs
CRCD hires local youth and young adults to improve the physical appearance of the neighborhood on a daily basis through three programs: the South Los Angeles Beautification Team, the Bulky Item Pick-Up Program, and Business Corridor Maintenance. With nine crews and eight trucks, we removes 5 tons of trash and 80,000 square feet of graffiti per week. Approximately half of the crew members are 17-25 years old.

CRCD also has a Summer Jobs Program. In the summer months, CRCD hires school-age youth to assist with community organizing, outreach, and special events.

Workforce Development
CRCD gives youth and young adults the opportunity to secure living wage jobs with a career path. Our workforce development program serves South Los Angeles youth and young adults who are 17-25 years old. This program provides:

	• Case management & coaching
	• Work experience & on-the-job training with our South Los Angeles Beautification Team
	• Educational support
	• Employment readiness & life skills workshops
	• Access to apprenticeships with construction trade unions.

Community Service
CRCD encourages youth and young adults to get involved in the community. We have a variety of options for youth and young adults who are interested in volunteering, or who need to fulfill community service requirements for school or court. CRCD needs volunteers to assist with community outreach and special events, such as the Central Avenue Jazz Festival and the Bolero Festival. For those referred by the court, CRCD has a limited number of slots to assist our South Los Angeles Beautification Team.

How To Reach Us
CRCD’s Youth Development Manager is Jan Brown. Please call Jan for information at (213) 743-8740.