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LifeWorks is the youth development and mentoring program of the Los Angeles LGBT Center. They offer one on one, peer, and group mentoring opportunities for LGBTQ+ youth and allies ages 24 or younger. Their goal is to help LGBTQ+ youth to realize their goals and dreams with a safe space, positive and affirming role models, workshops, and activities that are fun and educational.
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Address: The Village at Ed Gould Plaza 1125 N McCadden Place Los Angeles, CA 90038
Phone Number: (323) 860-7373
Email: lifeworks@lalgbtcenter.org
Youth Programs
Youth Programs
YOUTH SPACE WEEKLY PROGRAMS
YOUTH SPACE WEEKLY PROGRAMS
LifeWorks Youth Space offers weekly and bi-weekly afternoon and evening programs to provide youth a safe community to meet like minds, engage in fun activities and have freedom expression.
New Member Orientation Information
Monday–Friday 3 p.m.- 5 p.m.
Before you engage in programming, please drop by the space to meet a staff member to learn more.
LifeWorks Members DROP-IN SPACE
Monday–Friday 3–4 p.m.
Free access to computers and on-site staff is available to any questions regarding LifeWorks programs and activities.
Weekly Programs:
Weekly Programs:
- Trans Youth Group - Mondays 6–8 p.m.
- Meet with other trans youth to connect with socially and politically.
- StepUp - Tuesdays 4–6 p.m.
- Meet other youth ages 17 and under for peer discussion.
- LifeWorks Leadership Council - 1st Tuesday 6–7:30 p.m.
- Provide input into programming and become a peer leader for LifeWorks.
- Gaymer's Night - 2nd & 4th Friday 6–7:30 p.m.
- Enjoy a night of games and fun to build community and identity.
- Spectrum Photography Club - 1st Saturday 1–2 p.m.
- Learn how to compose a photographic scene, the basics of camera operation and channel artistic self-expression through a lens.
SPECIALTY PROGRAMS
SPECIALTY PROGRAMS
Positive Youth Development begins when youth have the opportunity to engage in areas of interest such as, music, film, writing and performing.
- The Music Fellowship
- A 12-week intensive program where fellows learn alongside musicians, songwriters and more about music theory, performance, business and education. This program is for individuals 16-24 who are seeking to build on their skills in various fields of music.
- OutSet
- The Young Filmmakers Project from the Los Angeles LGBT Center and OutFest. Each year, 15 diverse LGBTQ+ fellows between the ages of 16-24 are selected to participate over the course of 6 months in a storytelling and filmmaking lab focused on collaboration and mastering a successful production. OutSet’s mission is to empower and educate diverse LGBTQ+ young adults to tell their stories through film.
- TheaterWorks
- For many youth theatre can be an outlet of self-expression. In our theatre program youth will explore acting exercises, improvisation, and playwriting techniques to create an original piece of theatre that illuminates the experiences of our diverse community.
For questions about Specialty Programs, contact:
lifeworks@lalgbtcenter.org or 323-860-7373.
Youth mentoring
Youth mentoring
FIND A MENTOR
FIND A MENTOR
Am I Eligible For A Mentor?
Anyone 24 years of age and under is eligible to apply for the one-on-one mentor program.
What will the Mentor and I Do?
Together, you and your mentor will decide what to do. It can be anything super fun like going to the beach or super productive like going to a networking event together. Additionally, you will work on your Life Plan (short and long term goal setting) and enjoy each other’s company. There is no set routine! You, the mentee, make it what you want it to be!
How Often Do We Have To Meet Up?
You are required to communicate with your Mentor a minimum of once a week and meet in person a minimum of twice a month.
What if I am not out to my parents?
Don’t sweat it, you do not need to be nor should you feel pressured to come out, however, a mentor can have the experience you need to start taking those first steps.
What is the Process to Get a Mentor?
- Complete the online LifeWorks Mentee Application.
- Interview with the Mentoring Coordinator. The purpose of this very relaxed meeting, which is located at The Village at Ed Gould Plaza (1125 N. McCadden Place), is to learn more about you and to give you more information about what you will be doing with your Mentor.
- Once you have meet with the Mentoring Coordinator and approved you are available to be matched. When a Mentor joins our program who we think would be a good match for you we will contact you to set up a meeting. LifeWorks staff is present to introduce you for the first meeting.
BECOME A MENTOR
BECOME A MENTOR
One-On-One Mentor
- Must be at least 30 years of age or older
- Must be currently employed, financially stable, accomplished, and able to lend significant life experience to a youth
- Must be friendly, approachable, have great listening & communication skills, and eager to assist a young person with becoming more fully developed & independent.
- Must commit to being matched with one youth for a full calendar year
- Must commit to having phone or email contact with their mentees at least once per week and face-to-face meetings at least twice per month.
- Mentors guide their mentees to develop a LifePlan; a series of goals to help youth acquire skills to live independently/productively. LifePlans encompass the following achievement areas: Home, Health, Education, Career, and Personal Development.
- Mentors spend quality time with their mentee exposing them to new facets of life.
- Must be willing to adhere to all rules set forth by LifeWorks regarding this program.
- Complete the online LifeWorks Mentor Application.
Community action network
Community action network
The Los Angeles LGBT Center's Community Action Network (CAN) program, through LifeWorks, is a group of youth leaders, ages 18-24, who develop skills to build community and create social change. Created in 2013, CAN has worked in over 50 high schools and middle schools around Los Angeles, spreading awareness and conducting LGBTQ competency trainings and leadership workshops for LGBTQ & allied youth.
CAN conducts trainings in understanding identity, LGBTQ competency and awareness, best practices for working with the LGBTQ community, as well as "public narrative," the art of telling your own story, as a way, to create empathy and change. CAN collaborates with local high school and middle school GSAs and LGBTQ clubs across Los Angeles to build capacity for change.
GET INVOLVED
GET INVOLVED
- If you are a student, teacher, administrator, parent, or a person who works with youth, contact CAN about working with your school or group.
- Are you 18-24 years old and passionate about inspiring LGBTQ youth and their communities? Volunteer with CAN to build your leadership skills and give back to the community. Apply today: http://lalgbtcenter.org/canleader
For more information in volunteering or requesting a training, please contact Mike Freeman at mfreeman@lalgbtcenter.org
For more information visit:
https://lifeworksla.org/community-action-network/community-action-network-can
support and education
support and education
COUNSELING
COUNSELING
LifeWorks provides free counseling to youth 24 and younger and their families. Counselors provide a space where youth feel safe, supported and engaged. Not only do youth learn about themselves, but they also get the opportunity to learn about the queer community and become empowered to be their true selves. If you are dealing with issues and would like assistance, they provide individual, couples, family and group counseling.
To request counseling services please complete this form: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/lifeworkscounseling
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FIVE KEY CHARTER SCHOOL
FIVE KEY CHARTER SCHOOL
Five Keys Charter School offers traditionally under-served students the opportunity to restart their education with a focus on the Five Keys: Education, Family, Recovery, Employment and Community.
*Classes are FREE and can only be taken by non-high school graduates.
For more information visit:
https://lifeworksla.org/support-education/five-keys-charter-school
SCHOLARSHIPS
SCHOLARSHIPS
Southern California Edison - provides scholarships directed towards STEM education.
There are 8 specific areas of study:
- Business
- Computer and Information Services
- Engineering
- Mathematics
- Engineering Technology
- Natural Resources and Conservation
- Physical Sciences
Comcast NBCUniversal Media Scholarship — students must be studying an area of media to be eligible. This scholarship is a tuition grant based on financial need only. Because NBCUniversal aims to support careers in media and entertainment.
The Felice Samuel Greene Scholarship Fund & Tate Renegade Thorson Memorial Scholarship Fund provide scholarships to deserving youth who would otherwise be unable to afford college tuition, books and related expenses. Eligible applicants include people who will be attending a college, university, or accredited training program in the current year. All college majors are eligible for this scholarship. Recipients are determined by the LA LGBT Center’s Lifeworks Program.
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