We are a Social Purpose Corporation dedicated to workforce development: helping individuals find employment and achieve economic self-sufficiency
MCS' Staff Contribute as an Expert Panelist at the Equity Target Population Fund Convening, March 2025
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WORKFORCE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS OPERATED BY MCS
City of Los Angeles Workforce Development programs in partnership with the City's Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD)
County of Los Angeles Workforce Development programs in partnership with the County's Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO)
MCS’ operated Pomona Valley America’s Job Center and East San Gabriel Valley America’s Job Center of California are equal opportunity employers/programs. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request, to individuals with disabilities.
City of Los Angeles Economic Development programs in partnership with the City's Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD)
Senior Community Service Employment Program of Orange County (SCSEP-OC) in partnership with the County's Office on Aging for eligible seniors interested in paid work experience
Social Security Administration Programs for persons with disabilities interested in entering or returning to work
Special programs funded by the Employment Development Department (EDD), Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) and the California Workforce Development Board (CA WDB)
People We Serve
YOUTH and adult job seekers
PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
ENTREPRENEURS
PERSONS MAKING A CAREER TRANSITION
individuals with limited english proficiency
DISLOCATED WORKERs
HOMELESS / HOUSING INSECURE
VETERANS + MILITARY FAMILIES
SOCIAL SECURITY RECIPIENTS
LONG-TERM UNEMPLOYED
LOCAL BUSINESS OWNERS
TRANSGENDER / GENDER NON-CONFORMING INDIVIDUVALS
JUSTICE-INVOLVED INDIVIDUALS
LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUVALS
CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU
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Managed Career Solutions (MCS) is a high-performing human capital, workforce and economic development agency with State designation as a Social Purpose Corporation (SPC) and Los Angeles County designation as a certified Social Enterprise (SE). MCS’ Workforce and Economic Development Development Division has over 30 years experience providing critical employment and training services to youth, adult, dislocated worker and senior job-seekers by enhancing their occupational competitiveness for entry or re-entry into high growth industry sectors within the Greater Los Angeles workforce.
MCS is especially adept at mitigating barriers to employment and holds many specialized grants to serve special populations, including but not limited to, Veterans, persons with disabilities, homeless and housing insecure individuals, individuals with current or previous justice involvement. MCS is a competitively procured contractor of Federal, State and local workforce and economic development contracts. Annually, we enroll over 5,000 clients in our workforce and economic development programs.
Currently, MCS operates (5) comprehensive America’s Job Centers of California (AJCCs), multiple affiliate AJCCs and numerous community satellites. Also, MCS operates (3) Business Services Centers with focus on growing small businesses throughout Los Angeles and Orange Counties..Over the past three years, and across all programs MCS has served over 80,000 individuals. .
Meet EWDD’s West Valley Business Source Center operator- Managed Career Solutions (MCS)
Over the course of their 5-week Spanish Business Accelerator Program (BAP), MCS provided guidance to 97 participants, resulting in the establishment or structuring of 33 businesses and a total of 65 graduates. The graduation ceremony gave participants the opportunity to table their business and showcase their products or services.
The accelerator program also provided essential business fundamentals, including the opportunity of a $5K micro-business loan, business plan development, and licensing assistance, catering to ITIN holders to formalize their ventures.
The next English Business Accelerator begins July 25th. Interested individuals can register by contacting the MCS office at (747) 265-6201 or by using the link tinyurl.com/mcs-bap to secure a spot.
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MCS programs are funded by the Department of Labor, Social Security Administration, Employment Development Department, Department of Public Social Services and City and County of Los Angeles WDB.
MCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. To ensure availability, and help us meet your needs, request should be received at least 5 business days in advance. Please contact MCS via telephone 213.355.5300 or TTY: 323.454.6196
Building a Framework for the future: Linda Lara’s Presentation at the Equity Target Population Fund Convening
On March 3, 2025, Linda Lara, MCS’ Disability Employment Program Manager, stood before a room filled with over 40 engaged attendees at the final convening of the Equity Target Population Fund program in Sacramento, CA. The air buzzed with a sense of accomplishment among grantees as she prepared to share insights that would help shape the future of workforce development in California.
Linda spoke about the journey of developing a strategic framework and action plan for service targeted populations. She highlighted key successes—initiatives that had made a tangible impact on the community and provided greater opportunities for historically underserved populations. Transitional Paid Work Experience and benefits planning are essential for persons with disabilities entering the job market, she shared.
Linda also looked ahead, she emphasized that continuous partnerships with EDD and DOR are crucial to sustainability and continued services for persons with disabilities. It is imperative to keep partnerships and conversations going once funding ceases.
As the presentation concluded, the attendees exchanged thoughtful nods and discussions carried on well beyond the session’s end. Linda’s words had sparked inspiration—a reminder that with the right framework and vision, meaningful change was possible.