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Employment Development(Carson Career Center)

 
Employers

Carson One-Stop Career Center
Serving the community since 1979
 

 
The Carson One-Stop Career Center is committed to providing a convenient resource center for both employers and job seekers. Our motto is simple: help people find good jobs and help companies find good people. Our services include employer recruitment, assistance with candidate screening and selection, job placement and training – just to name a few.

Physical Address:
Carson Career Center
701 E Carson Street
Carson, CA 90745

Mailing Address:
Carson Career Center
P.O.Box 6234
Carson, CA 90749

Tel: (310) 952-1762

Our hours of operation are Monday through Thursday: 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
 
SERVICES FOR EMPLOYERS

The Carson One-Stop Career Center provides an array of FREE services designed specifically for your business. We can help you find the best employees! If you need assistance with recruitment or have a current job opening, we encourage you to contact us via phone, email or fax. You may also complete and fax a job order to (310) 233-4886 or call (310) 233-4888 to receive assistance. Contact us today to work with one of our Employment Specialists who will assist you in finding the ideal professional for your company.

An Employment Specialist can be reached via email at: careercenter@carson.ca.us
 
Business Solutions for Employers:
  • Applicant Testing and Screening
  • Computerized Job Match System
  • On-site facility for applicant interviews
  • On-The-Job-Training


Labor Market Information:

  • Includes information on Careers, the economy, analysis & trends, occupational employment & wages and unemployment rates & labor force.
  • WOTC Tax Credit-The Work Opportunity Tax Credit is a federal hiring incentive for companies that employ individuals from the following target populations: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) - recipients, Veterans, Ex-Felons, SSI Recipients, High-Risk Youth, Vocational Rehabilitation referrals, Youth Employment program participants and food stamp recipients.

Employers who hire their employees through the program may be eligible for Work Opportunity Tax Credits (WOTC). Some positions may qualify for cash reimbursements through the On-the-Job Training Program (OJT), which pays for up to 50% of an employee’s salary. Employer reimbursements vary from 320-440 hours depending on the type and length of training required. On-the-job training provides an employer the opportunity to hire a slightly qualified candidate to train according to your job specifications.


Companies:

This list contains companies that maintain local operations within the community and have used the Career Center.

  • BP Refinery
  • Shell Oil Co.
  • FedEx
  • IKEA
  • Honda
  • Nissan
  • Toyota
  • Target
  • Albertsons
  • South Bay Pavilion @ Carson
  • Yoplait
  • Double Tree Hotel

RAPID RESPONSE PROGRAM

The Carson Career Center has services that can be designed to meet your business needs. We can provide assistance if you are downsizing or relocating your business through the Rapid Response Program. At no charge to the employer, the Carson Career Center, the South Bay Workforce Investment Board, (SBWIB) Rapid Response team provides information and referrals to employees on unemployment and medical insurance, job search services and community resources. In some instances, Rapid Response may be able to help avert layoffs and business closures.
 
EMPOWER YOUR TEAM AND BUSINESS

We offer resources for organizational and leadership training to help you retain and develop your staff, establish a mentoring program or explore opportunities for community partnerships and collaboration.
 
HELPFUL JOB SITES
These sites enable employers and job seekers to interact with each other. Employers may post job openings online, and job seekers can browse these listings.