The City of West Hollywood will present a “job assistance programs” webinar on Thursday at 2 p.m. to alert those who have lost their jobs to companies that are hiring. The webinar comes as hundreds if not thousands of local residents find themselves out of work because of mandatory business shutdowns related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The webinar will feature representatives from organizations with which the city has contracted to provide social services. Those looking for work can register for the free webinar online.
This webinar will feature representatives from JVS So Cal’s WeHo Works program, the Transgender Economic Empowerment Project (TEEP), and Trans Can Work (TCW) who will present their organization’s services tailored specifically to the West Hollywood community. Their specialties in one-on-one consultation and career and employment services have resulted in increased job placement rates for West Hollywood residents.
The California Employment Development Department (EDD), the state’s employment agency, also will present a variety of support services to people who have lost their jobs or have had their hours reduced due to the impacts of COVID-19 in California.
The City of West Hollywood has declared a local emergency in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and is advising residents to adhere to Los Angeles County “Safer at Home” and California “Stay at Home” orders.
Residents are asked to stay in place, maintain your space, and cover your face. Leave home only for essential needs; always use social distancing of at least six feet; and follow guidelines to use cloth face coverings such as bandanas or scarves so that medical masks, which are in short supply, are prioritized for health professionals.
City Hall is currently closed to the public and has suspended all in-person transactions. All public City buildings, playgrounds, and facilities are closed. City Hall will remain accessible for business and essential services with transactions to be conducted by phone (323) 848-6400 and via the city’s website at www.weho.org.
City coronavirus updates are available online and residents can follow @wehocity on Twitter and Facebook and Instagram and turn on notifications for up-to-date information regarding details in the City of West Hollywood.
