Employer Partners
Employers are an essential partner in helping end homelessness.
TOGETHER, WE ARE WORKING TO CONNECT 16,000 INDIVIDUALS TO REAL JOBS.
HHLA acts as a connector: we work directly with Employer Partners to understand their unique resourcing needs and build organizational capacity, while also directly connecting them to our network of organizations working with individuals with lived homelessness experience. These Community Partners provide the training and support needed to equip individuals for their careers ahead, and help ensure that jobs are a good fit.
BECOME AN EMPLOYER PARTNER
Employers are critical in helping address homelessness in our community. Not only do they provide employment and economic security for individuals with lived homelessness experience, but also help increase awareness about the viability of successfully employing a population of prepared and motivated individuals.
Employer Partner Benefits
Access Diverse Talent
Access to a pool of diverse, under-utilized talent that is prepared and motivated.
Highlight & Recognition
Recognition as an HHLA Employer partner at events, on website, and on social.
Community Improvement
Make an impact in the local community.
Exclusive Program Access
Customized training programs to address your skills gaps and workforce needs.
Targeted Communications
Prepared branding, messaging support and Public Relations opportunities.
Attraction and retention
Direct connection to a network of nonprofits that provide training, educational services, and supportive services that improve retention.
Employer Partner Incentives
OPPORTUNITY TAX CREDIT
Tax credits up to $9600
The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is a Federal tax credit incentive available to employers for hiring individuals from certain target groups who have consistently faced significant barriers to employment. There are various targeted groups including veterans, people on long-term family assistance, and ex-felons.
BONDING PROGRAMS
Fidelity insurance bonds to indemnify employers
The Federal Bonding Program funded through the U.S. Department of Labor provides fidelity insurance bonds to indemnify employers for losses sustained through theft, forgery, larceny and embezzlement. These bonds are good through 6 months and up to the amount of $10,000 at no cost.
ON-THE-JOB-TRAINING
Offset the cost for training new employees
On-the-job training (OJT) can be used by employers who are providing occupational training to eligible employees to offset a portion of the costs associated with the time/materials/reduced productivity a business may experience while training a new employee.
TARGET HIRE PROGRAM
Unlock County contracting opportunities
In 2016, LA County adopted a Local and Targeted Worker Policy for all County-sponsored construction and development projects with a budget of $500K or greater.
CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS
Ensure compliance with Fair Chance standards
Businesses that contract with LA County must certify compliance with Fair Chance hiring standards. County contracts will now include Fair Chance language. This applies to County contractors and subcontractors and includes both renewed and amended contracts.
OTHER NO-COST SERVICES
Additional resources and assistance for employers
Other no–cost services are available for employers, and can include collecting criminal record information, alternative/ subsidized pathways to employment (temporary jobs, internships, and transitional jobs).
Become an Employer Partner
Employer Partners make an impact in the local community by increasing employment and economic security for individuals with lived homelessness experience and increasing awareness about what it takes to do so successfully.
By joining HHLA, Employer Partners commit to:
- Providing employment and career pathways to employees
- Providing a supportive and inclusive work culture that gives employees flexibility to address their unique needs
- Tracking demographic data and employee success to help us create and expand best practices, and participating in employer round tables to provide input on strategies
- Increasing awareness by sharing success stories via social, company website, and at events
HHLA’s Employer Partners are essential in helping us connect 16,000 individuals to real jobs by 2022.
