DPSS ePolicy

To convert existing policy to new writing style only - No concept changes. 

What changed?

1. On June 30, 2018, the Pathways to Success activity was eliminated.
   
2. On August 8, 2020, the California Statewide Automated Welfare System (CalSAWS) replaced the LEADER Replacement System in Los Angeles County.
3. On December 31, 2021, the in-person Job Readiness Training activity and the Job Readiness Training for Youth activity were sunset and replaced with the Cell-Ed Work Ready (Cell-Ed) activity. 
4. Updated policy includes the CalFresh Employment and Training (CFET) Program.
   

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The Security Officer Assessment (SOA) is provided by the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) and is available to the Skills and Training to Achieve Readiness for Tomorrow (START) or CFET participants who have completed the Career Assessment and are interested in the Security Officer Training (SOT) opportunity. The SOA is a three-day workshop orientation and pre-screening process for non-felon and non-misdemeanor individuals. The SOA is a pre-requisite activity to the SOT activity.

LACOE informs the START Program in advance of the next SOA activity date and location. START Program immediately notifies START line staff of the upcoming activity and requests they recruit interested START/CFET participants.

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Career Assessment

START participants interested in the SOT must meet the following requirements to be eligible for referral to the SOA:

1. Must be over 18 years old;
2. Must be able to read, write, and speak English proficiently;
3. Must possess a valid Identification Card or Driver's License;
4. Must be able to pass a physical and drug test;
5. Have no felonies;
6. Have no misdemeanors; 
7. Have a High School Diploma or GED preferred; 
8. Have a copy of RAP sheet/Criminal Records; and; 
9. Is willing to accept employment as a security officer or guard.

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