Garden Grove Vocational Programs for Employment Seekers and Business Owners
Orange County, California - The City of Garden Grove is pleased to announce the launch of three innovative programs that will empower local citizens and businesses while promoting jobs and growth.
Workforce Activation and Readiness Program (WARP)
The Workforce Activation & Readiness Program (WARP) is an employment development program that gives citizens the tools and skills to find and keep meaningful work. Stand Up For Kids and the Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance (OCAPICA) will provide employment development services.
The services offered in this program are:
Resume development
Interviewing skills
Job search assistance
Basic office skills
Dress for success workshops
English classes
Paid internships
These services are offered to people who are in the healthcare, IT, construction, manufacturing, education, and administration
For more information contact the following:
Ages 16-24 contact - Elle Martinez at (714) 356-5437 or ellem@standupforkids.org
Ages 25+ contact - Cathy at (714) 867-6698 or ocapicaworkforce@ocapica.org
Job 1st Program
The Jobs 1st Program aims to promote job growth and economic development in the area, which will enhance the quality of life for local citizens. For initiatives to retain or create jobs, the program offers grants and loans with 0% interest to eligible Garden Grove employers.
Jobs 1st Creation Loan
Up to $50,000 maximum loan amount
$25,000 awarded per full-time employee hired
Businesses must hire two full-time employees to qualify for the maximum loan
Employees must work full-time equivalent, over 40 hours per week
Business must be located in Garden Grove
Valid GG Business License required
Credit score above 600
Collateral to secure the loan
One loan approval per business owner
Re-application is possible after the original loan is repaid
Jobs 1st Retention Grant
Up to $25,000 maximum grant amount
$12,500 awarded per full-time employee retained
Businesses need to retain two full-time employees to qualify for the maximum grant
Employees must work full-time equivalent, over 40 hours per week
Business must be located in Garden Grove
Valid GG Business License required
Businesses must demonstrate a minimum 15% decrease in revenue from the previous year
Provide payroll or labor reports showing difficulties retaining employees in the past
One grant approval per business owner
Past grant recipients can re-apply after 5 years
Click down below to check out the guidelines for the Job 1st program:
https://ggcity.org/sites/default/files/jobs-1st-program-guide-2023_1.pdf
Click down below to apply:
BOOST Program
Garden Grove, in collaboration with Upwards, is excited to present BOOST, a program exclusively for local Child Care Providers. BOOST is designed to empower eligible home daycare providers with free business support and tech tools for one year. The program's primary benefits include strategies to increase enrollments, reduce expenses, time-saving tools for attendance and tuition management, and round-the-clock support with a Care Coach.
To qualify for the BOOST program, businesses must have an active business license in Garden Grove and must operate as a local Child Care Provider. Additionally, business owners need to meet low-income criteria based on the Orange County Area Median Income.
If you have any questions about the BOOST program, contact Upward here:
Phone Number - (714) 364-0760
These three innovative projects are a part of the City of Garden Grove's ongoing efforts to support a healthy local economy and give its citizens more authority. The City invites all qualified people and businesses to learn more about these programs and to take advantage of the opportunities and services they provide.
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