Becoming
a Registered Member of ConnectLA entitles
you to receive the additional benefits
listed below. It is easy and it's
absolutely free. Plus, we will never
share your information with anyone
else.
Frequently
Asked Questions (FAQ) |
A: |
ConnectLA
is an interactive website of video,
audio and text information (se habla
espanol), which provides residents
of low-income communities with a comprehensive,
centralized database of links to local
employers, health & community-based
organizations/agencies, local government
and social services. ConnectLA works
in partnership with community technology
centers to feature the website and
to get feedback from community residents
in an effort to develop a website
that is user-friendly and meets community
needs. |
Q: |
What
will I find on ConnectLA? |
A: |
ConnectLA
currently has:
- A database of more than 500 local
jobs (Information available in English
and Spanish) searchable by Employer,
Location or Job Type. Jobs include
information about the company, full
job descriptions, benefits and instructions
for applying.
- Access for local employers and
community agencies to ConnectLA's
remote updating system (RUS) where
they are able to post information
directly to the database and events
on the community calendar.
- Assistance in overcoming the
stumbling blocks to getting a job
(job training, resume writing &
interview tips, child care information,
transportation links and a database
of community service organizations).
- Detailed information on the specific
health conditions that impact the
wellness of underserved communities
and links to local resources.
- A database of health providers
and agencies searchable by zip code,
specialty/ service type, and physician
or agency name.
|
Q: |
Is
there a cost to participate in ConnectLA? |
A: |
ConnectLA
is totally free of charge! Jobseekers
can search our database of jobs and
community services free of charge!
Employers can post their jobs free
of charge! Community and health agencies
can advertise their services free
of charge! You can't beat the price! |
Q: |
I
just want to view the ConnectLA website,
do I have to become a registered user? |
A: |
You
no longer have to become a registered
user to view the ConnectLA website,
however if you sign up with ConnectLA
you can get:
- FREE Monthly
e-newsletter.
- FREE Updates
on What's New at ConnectLA.
- FREE Job Matching
Service (coming soon!).
|
Q: |
Our
organization currently has a website,
why would we want to participate in
ConnectLA? |
A: |
The
ConnectLA website is a unique multimedia
bilingual website and has been customized
to meet the needs of the greater Los
Angeles community. By participating
in ConnectLA you will be able to increase
your exposure and potentially reach
additional constituents, at no cost
to you. |
Q: |
Should
we present this partnership to our
Webmaster or IT person before moving
forward with ConnectLA? |
A: |
ConnectLA
is a nonprofit, non-commercial website
designed to meet the needs of underserved
community residents, we are not a
substitute for your organization's
website nor are we looking to merge
with your existing website, ConnectLA
is simply an additional Internet marketing
tool that will hopefully enhance your
outreach efforts as well as refer
more individuals to seek out your
services and/or jobs. However, we
are very open to providing answers
to any questions that your technical
staff may have. |
Q: |
If
we post our jobs/services on ConnectLA
website, how will they get updated? |
A: |
There
are three simple ways to update your
jobs on the ConnectLA website: We
will provide you with a unique username
and password, you can post the information
directly to the website from your
computer using the Remote Updating
System. Secondly, agency information
and job listings can by forwarded
to ConnectLA staff (in a word document)
via e-mail, fax or US. Mail for posting.
Finally, if a website is available,
we can extract the information directly
from your website, as well as provide
a link to your website with the hope
of increasing traffic. It's that simple. |
Q: |
How
is ConnectLA different from other
employment websites? |
A: |
Unlike
most commercial employment websites
that are national in scope and primarily
feature jobs that require a college
degree, ConnectLA only features local
employment opportunities (Los Angeles
County) and actively seeks employers
that offer entry-level and semi-skilled
positions. So, a ConnectLA user will
not get excited about a job, only
to find that it is located in Nebraska! |
Q: |
What
do I need to do to get my organization's
jobs and/or services on your website? |
A: |
If
you are a local employer or a community
agency and would like to feature your
jobs and/or services on www.connectla.org
free of charge, contact us via email
at connectla@cgs.org
or call Miesha Watson-Council
at (310) 470-6590 x109. We
will provide you with instructions
based upon your organization's specific
needs. We usually can have your information
posted within 48-hours of receiving
your preliminary information. The
process is as easy as 1-2-3! |
