For Employers and Businesses
Thank you for your interest in engaging with West Los Angeles College (WLAC) students and alumni. As part of the Los Angeles Community College District, WLAC serves a diverse population of over 12,000 learners annually through credit, noncredit, and workforce programs. Located in the heart of West Los Angeles, WLAC offers over 100 degree and certificate programs aligned with regional labor market needs, particularly in high-demand sectors such as healthcare, aviation, technology, business, and the trades.
Through our Career Center, WLAC builds strategic partnerships with industry to connect employers with emerging talent. We offer a range of engagement opportunities, including job and internship postings, career fairs, guest speaking, industry panels, and participation on advisory boards that help shape workforce-relevant curricula.
Employers can also collaborate on experiential learning initiatives, such as internships, apprenticeships, and work-based learning projects, that give students valuable hands-on experience while cultivating the next generation of skilled professionals.
We invite you to partner with us in building an inclusive and resilient workforce, and we look forward to exploring opportunities to support your hiring needs and long-term talent development goals.
Student/Alumni Recruitment & Engagement
Let's Connect
To learn more about how to connect with WLAC Students and Alumni for jobs, internships and workplace readiness, or to schedule a personalized consultation to develop a recruitment and campus engagement strategy tailored to your organization’s goals, please contact our career center staff at wlac-careercenter@laccd.edu
Start With Symplicity
Please create a free account on Symplicity, WLAC’s system designed to connect students, alumni, and employers. Organizations recruiting at the College must create a free account in Symplicity to ensure open and equal access to all WLAC students.
Some of the many services available to employers using Symplicity:
- Post jobs and internships that are visible and searchable by all students and alumni
- Collect resumes from applicants via email, PDF resume packet, or externally
- View and register for WLAC recruitment opportunities, such as career fairs
- Share your own hiring events directly to our career events calendar
Employer Recruitment and Engagement Opportunities
| Opportunity | Purpose(s) |
|---|---|
| Career Fairs | Participate in high-traffic, college-wide recruiting events to showcase your organization, connect with talented Students and Alumni, as well as build your hiring pipeline. |
| Event Sponsorships | Boost your visibility and show your commitment to student development by sponsoring key career events, workshops, or networking receptions. |
| Employer Campus Tabling | Reserve a table in a high-visibility campus location to meet students informally, distribute materials, and increase brand recognition through face-to-face engagement. |
| Resume Reviews & Networking Events | Join resume review sessions or informal mixers to connect directly with students, offer real-time feedback, and identify promising candidates in a relaxed, relationship-building setting. |
| Information Sessions (Virtual & In-Person) | Host an information session to share your company’s story, highlight career paths, and answer student questions in a focused and interactive setting—either on campus or virtually. |
| Employer Site Visits | Invite students to your office or facility to provide a behind-the-scenes look at your work environment, introduce them to your team, and build early interest in your organization. |
| Employer Professional Development Lectures | Lead a workshop or lecture on professional skills, industry trends, or workplace readiness to position your company as a thought leader and engage with students in a meaningful way. |
| Mock Interview/Resume Review Events | Support student growth by volunteering to conduct mock interviews or provide resume critiques, while gaining early exposure to up-and-coming talent. |
| Career Counselor Collaboration | Partner with our Career Counseling team to become a guest speaker at student workshops, share industry insights, and strengthen your presence on campus. |
Experiential Learning
Internships
Employers are encouraged to seek independent guidance regarding intern compensation. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Department of Labor guidelines include a seven-part test to determine whether employers are legally required to pay interns. For detailed information, employers should review Fact Sheet #71: Internship Programs Under the FLSA. Offering paid internships not only ensures compliance but also expands the candidate pool and promotes equitable access to opportunities.
Employers with internship opportunities can submit detailed position information through WLAC's Symplicity Job portal database.
For questions about offering an internship program for students, employers can contact: @email
Pre-apprenticeships & Apprenticeships
Build a workforce of talented employees for your company. Partner with West LA College to hire trained students equipped with the technical and soft skills needed to be successful in the workplace.
Pre-apprenticeships, Apprenticeships and Hiring Students
West LA College students are motivated and interested in gaining work experience with local companies. The company can market their internships and positions to students and alumni from majors of their choice and after reviewing student resumes, can interview selected students. The company can choose their selected students for internships, pre-apprenticeships or employment.
Getting Started Students:
- Meet with our Apprenticeships Dean and Career Center Staff to identify your needs.
- Register your organization with our office through our online portal Symplicity
Contact
Tiffany Miller
Dean Apprenticeships
Email: @email
Business Engagement & Industry Initiatives
Upskill Your Workforce: Training and Credentialing
WLAC's Workforce Program delivers comprehensive professional development solutions in high-demand fields. Our courses are focused (typically 6-12 weeks) and usually culminate in industry-recognized credentials. With flexible learning options—in-person, online, or hybrid formats—we accommodate diverse schedules and learning preferences. We can also provide specialized training solutions for groups of 15 or more participants.
Let WLAC Be Your Educational Partner: Grants and Partnerships
With resources, a diverse student body, and deep community connections, WLAC stands as an ideal educational partner for grants and long-term initiatives. We have a proven track record of collaborating with local employers to develop innovative vocational programs that address labor market shortages, creating pathways to meaningful employment while meeting industry needs.
Teach for Us
Join our team as an adjunct faculty member and share your expertise with the region's future talent: Search Job Openings
Strategic Giving
Through the WLAC Foundation, you can make a direct impact on students' lives: Learn about ways to give back
CTE Advisory Boards
Are you passionate about influencing the education of tomorrow's workforce? Join one of WLAC's CTE advisory boards and make a tangible impact. These boards bring together leaders from local businesses, government, and nonprofits to collaborate directly with WLAC faculty across our applied disciplines. By contributing your expertise, you'll help shape one of the region's premier workforce development programs while connecting with skilled, motivated future employees. Designed with busy professionals in mind, board members serve three-year terms with just two meetings annually.
If you are interested in serving on one of WLAC's CTE Advisory Boards, please contact Andrea Rodriguez-Blanco at @email