Joaquin Miller Career and Transition Center - LAUSD

Organization Description

Los Angeles Unified School District will provide high quality instruction and a coherent and rigorous curriculum in every classroom to facilitate student learning and achievement.

Program Information

Opportunities: Assist young adults in classroom settings or work program.

Miller Career and Transition Center (MCTC) is the first career and transition center for special education interns in L.A.U.S.D. history. We provide employment-based training for interns with disabilities, aged 18-22 throughout the greater San Fernando Valley. We Provide on-the-job as well as on-site training preparing interns to transition into a variety of employment opportunities. Prior to placement, interns are assessed and screened for job readiness, interests and abilities. All placements are monitored by our job coordinator and supported by para-professionals familiar with the interns. Participating employers provide work-based learning environments, and funding for intern workers is generated by District and State Agencies.       

Health & Safety

TB Test

Background Test may be required 

Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • Must be 18 or older
  • Background Check (e.g. fingerprinting/livescan, driving record)
  • TB Test
Address 
8218 Vanalden Avenue
Reseda, CA 91335
United States
General Phone 
Student Contact 
Name
Melissa Oestman
Job Title
Coordinator
Phone
Email
Program(s) 
Service Learning
Organization type 
Education - Administration/District (Government)
Focus Population(s)
Children/Youth, Teens/Young Adults
Focus Area(s)
Education
Additional Focus Area(s)
Recreation, Skill Development, STEM Programs
Additional site tags 
Career Development
Minimum required hours 
20