Orange County Youth Center-North

The Pomona Economic Opportunity Center (PEOC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing day laborers and immigrant workers with safe employment opportunities and fair wages, while also improving their overall working conditions. Comprised of a diverse group of individuals including day laborers, household workers, community leaders, and supporters of worker and immigrant rights, the PEOC aims to enhance the employability and quality of life of its members by offering training programs and educational outreach, as well as advocating for policies that protect workers' rights. Located in Pomona, CA, the PEOC serves as a command center for immigrant workers to organize, advocate for fair wages, and acquire new trades and skills. With the support of various sponsors and community members, the PEOC strives to create a more equitable and just society for all immigrant workers in the region.Generated from the website

HistoryThis Program has operated federally funded job training programs when it was asked by the U.S. Department of Labor to participate in the War on Poverty. Since then, AJCC has served over 85,000 disadvantaged young people. AJCC has proved a viable provider of public services by exceeding the local Workforce Investment Board (formerly Private Industry Councils) performance standards and now known as the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). This is accomplished by partnerships with many business and community organizations.SpecialtiesEast La West San Gabriel Valley AJCC provides over 2,000 less privileged youth and adult dislocated workers with job training, educational and career services each year. At no cost to participants, job placement assistance, Paid-Internships, Vocational Training assistance, education and Career Services, Support Services and Financial Assistance provided along with an LAUSD Counselor Available On-Site. Participants as young as 14 and older can receive a referral and job placement assistance through an extensive network of employers and community organizations.