Housing Authority Receives Four Star Performance Award 

The Los Angeles Worksource Investment Board (WIB) announced the winners of this year’s Four Star Award. For the second year, HACLA is the recipient of this prestigious award.  It is the highest award an agency can receive under the Workforce Investment Act (WIA).  

For 20 years, the HACLA has provided job training to thousands of residents at 14 of its public housing developments, helping to lead the residents to a path of self-sufficiency.  In the past, 93% percent of the residents who completed the program found either full-time or part-time employment, some as nursing assistants, truck drivers, warehouse workers and oil refinery technicians.

The program offers pre-employment, work maturity, job search and resume assistance, as well as supportive services such as child care and tuition payments; shoes and clothing are also provided for residents to help them look their best on their job interview day.  

The HACLA is among 18 organizations to receive the recognition.  The agencies are evaluated in four categories: satisfaction, outcomes, customer flow, and administrative capability. 

Housing Authority’s Worksource portals are located in Jordan Downs, Imperial Courts and Nickerson Gardens public housing developments.