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PVJOBS Expands Career Opportunities Through Innovative Media Pathway
LOS ANGELES, CA – PVJOBS is preparing the next generation of creative professionals through its innovative Media Pathway, a workforce development program that combines academic instruction, technical training, industry certifications, and hands-on experience in media production.
Designed to mirror the successful model of PVJOBS' traditional construction training programs, the Construction Plus Pathway introduces participants to in-demand careers in camera operations, video editing, sound engineering, and digital media production. The pathway equips young adults with the knowledge, skills, and real-world experience needed to pursue employment, post-secondary education, apprenticeships, and industry-recognized certifications.
Students begin their journey with foundational academic instruction in mathematics, English, and science before advancing into applied learning courses taught by industry professionals. Specialized coursework includes Media Math, where participants learn to apply decimals and fractions used in audio and visual production, English Composition for Scriptwriting, and training in the use of AI-enhanced technologies that are increasingly shaping the media industry. As participants develop their academic skills, they transition into vocational training led by experienced instructors and industry professionals specializing in camera operation, video editing, and sound engineering. Through demonstrations, classroom instruction, and project-based learning, students gain practical experience while building professional portfolios that showcase their talents. PVJOBS operates the program from its 800-square-foot multimedia training studio, providing participants with access to professional production equipment and a dedicated learning environment. To ensure students receive extensive hands-on training opportunities, PVJOBS has invested in vocational trainers and supplemental industry experts across multiple media disciplines. A key component of the program is its partnership with Reentry Network Podcast (RNP), a media network that produces weekly podcast episodes and publishes original content on social media platforms daily. The ongoing demand for video production and content editing creates a steady stream of real-world projects, allowing Media participants to apply their classroom learning in an active production environment. The pathway also emphasizes industry-recognized credentials. Students receive training centered on Adobe Creative Cloud, including Adobe Premiere Pro, the leading software platform for professional video editing. Participants prepare for the Adobe Certified Professional certification by engaging in approximately 150 hours of instruction, completing Adobe-created practice exams, and demonstrating competency through hands-on production projects. In addition to video editing certifications, students have opportunities to pursue specialized credentials in fields such as drone operations and audio engineering, further expanding their career options in the growing creative economy. The program introduces participants to the many pathways available within the entertainment and media industries, including membership opportunities with organizations such as the Editors Guild, where professionals can access collective bargaining benefits that may include health insurance, retirement plans, pensions, and other workforce protections.
PVJOBS Expands Construction Career Pathways for Justice-Involved Youth Across Three Los Angeles County Probation Facilities
LOS ANGELES, CA – PVJOBS continues to expand opportunities for justice-involved youth through its specialized construction pre-apprenticeship training program, now operating at three Los Angeles County Probation facilities: Camp Kilpatrick, Barry J. Nidorf Secure Youth Treatment Facility, and Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall.
By securing contracts and successfully launching services at all three locations, PVJOBS is bringing career-focused education and hands-on construction training directly to youth in custody, helping participants develop the skills, confidence, and industry knowledge needed to build successful futures upon release.
The expansion comes at a critical time for the construction industry. As skilled tradespeople continue to retire and labor
shortages persist nationwide, employers are increasingly seeking qualified workers to meet growing demand. Through its construction pre-apprenticeship model, PVJOBS is creating a direct pathway into one of California's most stable and rewarding career sectors while helping young people redirect their lives toward positive opportunities.
Bringing Career Opportunities Directly to Youth Rather than waiting for participants to seek services after release, PVJOBS delivers construction training directly on campus, providing youth with access to career exploration, technical instruction, and workforce development opportunities while they remain engaged with the probation system. The program is designed to divert participants from the behaviors and circumstances that contributed to their justice-system involvement while exposing them to a clear path toward family-sustaining careers in the skilled trades. For more than two decades, PVJOBS has played a significant role in helping Los Angeles residents enter the construction workforce through local hire and targeted workforce initiatives tied to Project Labor Agreements and Community Benefits Agreements on major public and private developments throughout the region. Over the past nine years alone, PVJOBS has trained more than 800 participants through its registered pre-apprenticeship programs, preparing them for careers in the union construction industry and related trades. Building Futures Through Partnership The expansion into Camp Kilpatrick, Barry J. Nidorf Secure Youth Treatment Facility, and Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall reflects PVJOBS' continuing commitment to ensuring that every young person has access to meaningful career opportunities, regardless of their past circumstances. Through strategic partnerships with Los Angeles County Probation and the construction industry, PVJOBS is helping young people transform their futures, strengthen their communities, and develop the skills needed to participate in one of Southern California's most important economic sectors.
South L.A. Electric Vehicle Charger Station
Helping South Los Angeles merge into the green energy future, PVJOBS is hosting the area’s first Electric Vehicle (EV) charging station on the corner of Main and East 41st Streets. LA City Councilman Curren Price will cut the ceremonial ribbon at 2 p.m. on Monday, October 21, 2024 at 4112 S. Main St., South Los Angeles.
“As a Tesla owner, I know ‘charge anxiety’ is real,” PVJOBS Executive Director Mary Taylor said. “No one wants to feel like they might not make it home because their battery is low. These newly installed Tesla universal charging stations will become a valuable, reliable resource to the community, right here in the PVJOBS parking lot,” Taylor added, noting there are too few charging stations located east of the 110 Harbor freeway and south of the 10 Santa Monica freeway.
“As a Tesla owner, I know ‘charge anxiety’ is real,” PVJOBS Executive Director Mary Taylor said. “No one wants to feel like they might not make it home because their battery is low. These newly installed Tesla universal charging stations will become a valuable, reliable resource to the community, right here in the PVJOBS parking lot,” Taylor added, noting there are too few charging stations located east of the 110 Harbor freeway and south of the 10 Santa Monica freeway. The new stations plan to provide affordable charging alternatives for the community including frequent discounted community rate days. Originally formed in 1998 to provide the at-risk, veterans and formerly incarcerated with construction jobs developing the Playa Vista complexes, PVJOBS has added to its mission by partnering with Tesla and the Department of Water and Power for this new venture. "The dearth of EV charging stations in our community actually discourages many residents from considering purchasing electric cars,” said Price. “I know once word gets out that this charging station is here, they will seriously consider getting an EV when it comes time to buy their new vehicle. I know local access to this charging station will make a difference in our district." The chargers at the PVJOBS station are universally adaptable for all EVs and will take three hours to fully charge most vehicles. “PVJOBS is proud to offer this affordable EV station to our community,” Taylor said. “We have always been future-oriented at PVJOBS, helping to build green buildings on community college campuses 20 years ago and now I’m proud that we can host this charger station in our community.” For more information, visit www.pvjobs.org or phone 323.432.3955.
New Initiative Seeks To Empower Disadvantaged Youths And Drive Innovation In The Cannabis Industry
By Javier Hasse, Benzinga Editor
June 14, 2023
As two titans join forces, the horizon of opportunity widens for the disadvantaged youth of America. In an unprecedented initiative, PVJOBS, renowned for its workforce development for at-risk and disadvantaged individuals, has teamed up with superbad inc., a cannabis technology company, with the goal of stimulating social change while propelling the cannabis industry into its next era of evolution.
Playa Vista Nonprofit Receives $6M Grant
By Grace Harmon
April 3, 2023
Nonprofit organization Playa Vista Job Opportunities and Business Services has received a $6 million grant to create more jobs in the cannabis industry for at-risk youth and young adults. The grant will fund an initiative being led by PVJobs in partnership with cannabis brand Superbad Inc. and the National Diversity and Inclusion Cannabis Alliance Funding was awarded by the Bureau of State Community Corrections under the California Violence Intervention and Prevention Grant Program.
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The Future Entrepreneurs Conference: Empowering Inner-City Youth to Pursue Their Dreams
Published by StupidDope Magazine
February 13, 2023
The future can be an uncertain place, especially for those living in poverty. With limited access to quality education and basic needs like food and shelter, it can be challenging for inner-city children and teens to see a way out.
Building Business Skills for Inner-City Youth — The Future Entrepreneurs Conference
Published by Black Cannabis Magazine
February 6, 2023
On December 15th, 2022, over 400 LAUSD inner-city students attended the Future Entrepreneurs Conference at West Los Angeles College hosted by PVJOBS.
The Grand Partners with PVJOBS to
Provide New Career Opportunities for Local and At-Risk Communities
Published by The Related Companies
February 9, 2021
Mixed-use center The Grand nears its next construction milestone of
topping off in early March, and some of the workers responsible for this
progress have joined the team after receiving the unique opportunity
to explore a new career. The Grand has partnered with Los Angeles
non-profit organization PVJOBS, which has a mission to
provide at-risk individuals—including those who are
formerly incarcerated, single parents, welfare recipients
and homeless—with job opportunities that can lead to lasting
positive impacts on their lives and careers. A number of its
construction team members have become part of the project as a
result of this collaboration. Today, The Grand has exceeded its hiring commitment by employing
a team that consists of 40% local residents and 10% who are classified as at-risk. We are proud to support those in the LA community who experience some of the highest barriers to employment, and to help fulfill PVJOBS' goals of increasing employment rates among those who are most at-risk.
