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The P.O.W.E.R. Collaborative Network (PCN), wishes to thank the Veterans Administration-Omeric for hosting and coordinating such a fine August 2006 meeting.  Everyone in attendance enjoyed the presentations and received some beneficial information in the process.

A special thanks goes to Pat Lamperallo, Phyllis Jasso, and Jeanellie Lambrada. for making time in their schedules to build such a great meeting.  Also, we want to congratulate Ms. Jeanellie M. Lambrada, as the newly selected Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist with the Veterans Administration. 

Ms. Labrada welcomed the PCN members and provided an insight on her role to support employment services to veterans.  Ms. Labrada’s direct number is (818) 891-7711, ext. 9940, or email Jeanellie.LabradaColl@va.gov.

The Veterans Administration—Omeric Welcomes PCN

AUGUST PCN meeting attendees:

Al Detra, Veterans Employment Services

Andy Dominguez, Advantage Sales and Marketing

Anrener Fregoso, Veterans Employment Services

Arelttia Jones, LAOIC

Belonda Stringfield, Crystal Stairs

Blanche Octave, Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department

Chrisie Collins, State of California Employment Development Department

David Fierro, State of California Department of Veteran Affairs

Dean Jones, Southland Business Partnership

Deidra Vandiegriff, New Directions

Elnora Ragland, Broad Spectrum

Emoli Mendez, City of Los Angeles CDD/Youth Program

Gastin Herrera, DPSS –GAIN

Gentry Humphrey, State of California Employment Development Department

Gilda Rodriguez, Neighborhood Legal Services

James Jones, Gangsters for Christ

Jeanellie Lambrada, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System

Joann Saisan, Veterans Administration

John Adams, Veterans Employment Services

Jonathan Bennett, People Assisting the Homeless (PATH)

June Wilson, Social Security Administration

Jutta Usvary, PATH Achieve – Glendale

LaViva Primm, PATH Achieve – Glendale

LaVonte Jackson, Goodwill Serving South Los Angeles County

Louis Lopez, North Valley Development Center

Maricela Quevedo, Northeast Valley San Fernando Worksource Center

Marta Rodriguez, M. Rodriguez Consultants

Mike Wilson, LACOE

Pat Lamperallo, Veterans Administration - Omeric

Phyllis Jasso, Veterans Administration - Omeric

Rhonda Rose, T&R Consulting

Robert Hamm, Los Angeles Unified School District

Rochelle Oliver, Veterans Employment Services

Sharon Rochelle, DPSS – GROW Program

Tony Jaramillo, T&R Consulting

Tyrone Horn, Los Angeles county Sheriff’s Department

Viet Hoang, City of Torrance

Wally Aguilar, State of California Employment Training Panel

Wendy Calaycay, Workforce Investment Network – Carson Worksource Center

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The PCN was part of a grand presentation on civil service careers, delivered by Viet Hoang, Human Resources Analyst for the City of Torrance.  Mr. Hoang discussed the civil service system from its creation through how to locate, apply and interview for various positions.  Mr. Hoang gave the PCN members some very useful information to use with their respective clients.  You may contact Mr. Hoang at the job hotline in Torrance at (310) 618-2069, or visit the website, http://www.tornet.com/.

Gilda Rodriguez with the Neighborhood Housing and Legal Services, Inc. gave a systematic guide on how to clear an adult criminal record in California.  Ms. Rodriguez is very familiar and experienced with the necessary steps to correct records and how-to expunge criminal backgrounds.  The PCN attendees each received a booklet detailing the application and procedures.  The PCN members want to extend their appreciation to Ms. Rodriguez for giving that extra gracious level of networking support.  The Neighborhood Legal Services hotline is (800) 433-6251.  To contact Ms. Rodriguez directly, you may reach her at (818) 834-7539.

Maricela Quevedo of the Northeast Valley WorkSource Center discussed the excellent career and business opportunities in the San Fernando Valley.  The center runs a complete array of services from resume preparation to placement and skills identification assistance.  To reach Ms. Quevedo, feel free to network and share opportunities at (818) 899-1829.

Helping Veterans for Over 15 Years

In addition, we want to thank Starbuck’s Coffee Company for donating the $40 worth of gift certificates that were shared during the business card drawing portion of the meeting.  Sharon Rochelle of DPSS, and Rochelle Oliver of Veterans Employment Services were the lucky recipients of the gift certificates.

Clearing Criminal Records

Northeast Valley WorkSource Center