The cities of El Monte and Industry have teamed up to launch a virtual job placement program to help recently laid-off residents find work during the coronavirus pandemic.
Accessible on the city of El Monte and city of Industry Business Council websites, the program is exclusively for local residents who have been laid off due to the current economic crisis. The program will serve as a one-stop-shop, connecting out-of-work El Monte residents with available openings at businesses in the City of Industry, officials said Tuesday.
“This partnership is a part of our proactive work to be an exceptional resource for our residents during these uncertain times,” El Monte Mayor Andre Quintero said. “By partnering with our neighbors in the City of Industry, we hope to match all residents in need of work with a quality job in their community and in turn provide the business community with qualified applicants.”
IBC Executive Director Joanne McClaskey said the City of Industry “has always seen itself as a partner to our surrounding communities. We are proud to provide a strong economic environment for businesses and quality jobs that our neighboring communities can turn to for employment. The launch of today’s Virtual Job Placement program further strengthens these ties and supports our work as the economic engine of the San Gabriel Valley.”
More than 3,000 local businesses are participating in the program, with new employers and jobs being added daily, officials said.
Applicants must have their basic information and resume ready before applying. Interested residents are encouraged to visit elmonteca.gov or Industrybusinesscouncil.org for more information.