To help develop and strengthen organizational business skills, the South Los Angeles Business Leaders Academy will offer free training sessions to nonprofit organizations in South L.A. Sessions will be held at Council District 9 Neighborhood City Hall, located at 4301 S. Central Ave., Los Angeles, 90011.

On May 22, faculty from University of Redlands, who will serve as instructors, will cover accounting and controlling costs. Grants and fundraising will be discussed on June 5, while faculty will observe participant presentations and listen to participant feedback on June 12.

Participants who successfully complete all four sessions will receive a University of Redlands letter of completion.

For more information, please call (213) 978-0333, (213) 978-0259 or e-mail sharon.chun[at]lacity.org.
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On May 22, “Good Things Happen Here,” a community resource and employment fair, will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The four-hour fair will occur at the Rita D. Walters Learning Complex for Family and Community Development, located at 915 W. Manchester Ave., Los Angeles, 90044.

The Rita D. Walters Learning Complex is a partnership designed to provide educational support for children, youth and families in and around the 8th Council District of Los Angeles. The three components of the Rita D. Walters Learning Complex include the Youth and Family Center, the Child Development Center and the Y.O.U. Alternative High School.

Those who will attend the fair should dress professionally and bring several copies of their resumes; some employers may choose to give on-site interviews.

For more information, please call (323) 789-4717.
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A youth job fair will also take place on May 22. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., attendees can participate in interviewing workshops and resume-crafting workshops. They can also attend a workshop based on work ethics.

Attendees are also encouraged to dress professionally and bring several copies of their resumes.

For more information, please call (310) 898-2015 or (424) 456-7491.