Los Angeles Reconnections Career Academy (LARCA) 2.0
Jobs and Education Program for the Rodríguez Gang Injunction Settlement



The City of Los Angeles is funding an Employment, Education, and Vocational Training program available exclusively to Settlement Class Members in the case of “Rodríguez vs. City of Los Angeles.” The program, administered by the Economic and Workforce Development Department, will allow class members to take advantage of Job Training Services, preparing them to enter the workforce, Apprenticeship Programs for jobs in today’s economy, as well as Vocational and Skills Training Opportunities to connect them with available employment in high-demand industries.



Services



Services are currently available through nine contracted job assistance centers from the WorkSource Center System.

  • Employment and Educational Services
  • Up to $10,000 per New Class Member for Training, Education, and Employment Services
  • Up to 325 Hours of Subsidized Employment
  • Tattoo Removal Services
  • Career Counseling
  • Vocational Training and Education
  • Support Services
  • Support and Resources to Start Your Own Business

Class members who cannot participate in the program or do not need this program may transfer their benefit to a close relative (i.e., child, parent, sibling, or spouse). The program will be reviewed annually by a third-party evaluator from California State University, Northridge, to ensure it is providing appropriate services to class members.



Contact & Support



For more information on how to retrieve an acceptance letter or enrollment support, contact:

Juan Romero, Program Manager and Ombudsman
213-744-9008
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(please use a program related topic such as Career Counseling, Apprenticeship Programs, Tattoo Removal or Job Training Opportunities in the subject area of your email)

All inquiries will be reviewed and answered in a timely manner.



Program Materials & Forms



LA Reconnections Career Academy Information

Academia de Carreras de Reconexciones de Los Angeles Información

2024 Amended Claim Form and Instructions

2024 Formulario de Reclamación Modificado e Instrucciones

Program Support Locations List

Injunction Settlement Fact Sheet

Frequently Asked Questions

Gang Injunction Areas





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