Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity

📹 Missed the CAF Application Informational Webinar?

The webinar recording and presentation materials are now available for prospective applicants to the LA County Commercial Acquisition Fund (CAF).

Review eligibility requirements, learn about the application process, and access resources to help prepare your submission before the deadline.

🎥 Webinar Recording: bit.ly/CAFWebinar
📄 Presentation Slides: bit.ly/CAFPres

⏰ Phase I Application Deadline: June 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM PST

🔗 Apply Today: opportunity.lacounty.gov/caf

The Commercial Acquisition Fund supports community ownership and investment in commercial corridors across Los Angeles County through a partnership between DEO, Genesis LA, and the Commercial Acquisition Fund.

Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell | Genesis L.A. | County of Los Angeles

❤️🖤💛💚 Happy Juneteenth, LA County!

Today we commemorate Juneteenth, the day that marks the end of slavery in the United States and celebrates the freedom, resilience, culture, and contributions of Black Americans throughout our nation’s history.

As we reflect on this important day, we honor the generations who fought for freedom and continue working toward equity, opportunity, and justice for all.
In observance of Juneteenth, DEO offices — including America’s Job Centers of California (AJCCs) and the East Los Angeles Entrepreneur Center — are closed today.

While our offices are closed, resources for workers, job seekers, entrepreneurs, and small businesses remain available online.

🔗 Explore DEO programs and services at: opportunity.lacounty.gov

🔗 Learn more about Juneteenth celebrations, history, and events across LA County through the LA County Library: https://lacountylibrary.org/celebrate-juneteenth/

We look forward to serving you when offices reopen on Monday, June 22.

Celebrating freedom, community, and opportunity. ✨

This weekend, Team DEO joined Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell’s 6th Annual Juneteenth Celebration & Resource Fair at George Washington Carver Park, connecting residents with Youth@Work and entrepreneurship services available across Los Angeles County.

DEO was proud to share information and resources with attendees while honoring the history, resilience, and achievements celebrated through Juneteenth.

Thank you to Supervisor Mitchell and all community partners for bringing together a day of celebration, empowerment, and connection.

🔗 Learn more about DEO programs and services at opportunity.lacounty.gov.

🎬 New interim report released.

DEO, the LA County Film Office, and the County Chief Executive Office have released initial findings on the potential economic and workforce impacts of Paramount Skydance’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.

The report was commissioned in response to a March 17, 2026 motion authored by Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath and approved by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.

Key findings include:
📊 Up to 2,495 local positions may be exposed to consolidation-related workforce impacts
💰 Approximately $82 billion in combined debt
📉 More than $6 billion in projected consolidation savings could increase consolidation pressures
🎥 Only 1 of 19 theatrical releases reviewed from 2025 was primarily filmed in California

The final report, expected in August 2026, will include additional analysis and recommendations to support workers, businesses, and the long-term resilience of LA County’s entertainment economy.

📄 Read the report: bit.ly/LACFilmOffice
📰 Read the full press release: opportunity.lacounty.gov/newsroom

Lindsey Horvath | County of Los Angeles | Paramount | Warner Bros.

Summer opportunities are here! ☀️

LA County Youth@Work and LA County Parks & Recreation are hosting recruitment events for young adults seeking paid work experience this summer.

✔ Up to 160 hours of paid work experience
✔ Starting at $17.87/hour
✔ Hands-on experience supporting recreation programs and community events
✔ Mentorship and career-building opportunities

📍 June 20, 2026:
🌳 Loma Alta Park (Altadena) | 12 PM–4 PM
🔗 bit.ly/parkslomaalta

🌳 Adventure Park (Whittier) | 12 PM–3 PM
🔗 bit.ly/parksadven

🌳 Eugene A. Obregón Park (Los Angeles) | 1 PM–3 PM
🔗 bit.ly/parksobregon

Eligible young adults ages 14–24 are encouraged to apply.

🔗 Learn more: opportunity.lacounty.gov/youthatwork

🤝 This weekend, DEO Director Kelly LoBianco and team visited the Pilipino Workers Center (PWC) San Fernando Office to meet with program staff and participants and learn more about the organization's workforce training efforts through DEO’s High Road Training Partnership (HRTP).

PWC’s Caring Workforce Training Program prepares workers for careers in the home care industry while advancing job quality, economic mobility, and access to essential workforce supports.

Thank you to PWC and its partners for helping build pathways to quality jobs and strengthening LA County’s care economy.

🔗 Learn more about DEO’s High Road Training Partnerships: opportunity.lacounty.gov/hrtp

Interested in joining Team DEO? 📣

The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) is hiring an Executive Secretary III to help support our mission of advancing economic opportunity for workers, businesses, and communities across LA County.

💼 Executive Secretary III
💰 Salary: $86,000–$116,000 annually + full County benefits
📅 Applications are open now and will remain open until positions are filled

If you're an organized professional with strong administrative and executive support experience, we encourage you to apply.

🔗 Apply now: bit.ly/43GSP6k

🔗 Explore careers at DEO: bit.ly/JoinTeamDEO

🎓 Congratulations to the 11 graduates of Cohort 3 from CEO LA’s Careers for Change: Construction and Landscaping Advanced Training Pathways program!

On June 12, DEO joined our High Road Training Partnership (HRTP) partner, CEO LA, to celebrate participants completing an 8-week training program that helps individuals returning from incarceration build skills and pathways to careers in construction and landscaping.

Graduates earned industry-recognized credentials, including Hunter Irrigation and Cal/OSHA 10 certifications, and are eligible for direct sponsorship into union apprenticeship programs.

Congratulations to the graduates, and thank you to CEO LA and all program partners for creating pathways to quality jobs and economic mobility across LA County.

🔗 Learn more: opportunity.lacounty.gov/hrtp

Thinking about starting a business for major events coming to Los Angeles? 📈

Join the Small Business Workshop hosted by the LA County Library, LA County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), and LA County Planning to learn about business opportunities tied to upcoming special events, including the Olympic Games.

During the workshop, participants can:
✅ Connect with Business License staff
✅ Receive assistance with applications and compliance requirements
✅ Access tablets and Chromebooks for on-site submissions
✅ Learn about County resources and programs that support small businesses

📅 Wednesday, June 24, 2026
⏰ 10 AM – 2 PM
📍 Malibu Library
23519 W Civic Center Way, Malibu, CA 90265

Advance registration is encouraged. Visit LACountyLibrary.org/Events and filter by location or event date to sign up

🤝 Supporting small businesses through partnership, resources, and community.

Last week, DEO’s Office of Small Business joined local entrepreneurs, community leaders, and resource partners at the DENA Small Business Mixer in Altadena, hosted by Project Passion.

DEO’s Maurice Goldstein connected with business owners and shared information about DEO programs and services, including Marketing Lab+, small business support resources, and workforce development programs designed to help businesses grow, hire, and thrive.

Thank you to our community partners, including Project Passion, Inclusive Action for the City, the Pasadena NAACP, My Tribe Rise, and the Eaton Fire Collaborative, for bringing together small businesses and organizations committed to supporting economic recovery and resilience in Altadena and Pasadena.

Together, we’re helping local businesses access the tools, connections, and opportunities they need to succeed.

📈 Interested in strengthening your marketing strategy? Learn more about Marketing Lab+ and future opportunities for small businesses in Altadena at shoplocal.la/marketing-lab.

🔗 Explore DEO’s small business, workforce, and economic development resources at opportunity.lacounty.gov.