§ JOBS
Homeboy Industries 18-Month Training Program
Homeboy Industries
Who qualifies
Formerly gang-involved and previously incarcerated people. Free services are prioritized for people in the Los Angeles community.
How to apply
Visit Homeboy Industries at 130 W. Bruno St. or call the main line at (323) 526-1254. Many services, such as education classes, require signing up in person.
What it is
A paid 18-month job training program for formerly gang-involved and previously incarcerated men and women. Trainees work at Homeboy's social enterprises (bakery, café, catering, solar panel training and more) and get case management, education, legal help, mental health care and free tattoo removal. The workforce team then helps graduates move into outside jobs.
What they offer
Paid job training
free18-month training in Homeboy social enterprises
Workforce development
freeJob readiness and placement into outside jobs
Case management
freeA case manager for every trainee
Tattoo removal
freeFree removal of gang-related or visible tattoos
Education and legal services
freeGED/diploma classes, plus help with expungements and suspended licenses
Contact
About the organisation
Founded by Father Greg Boyle, Homeboy Industries is the largest gang intervention and reentry program of its kind. It serves nearly 9,000 people a year.
Service area
Los Angeles