Why Choose Gardena?
South Bay Workforce Investment Board
Recently the Gardena One-Stop AJCC expanded to nearly double the space which includes:
- 700 square foot conference room for employer recruitments.
- Business clothes closet for clients sponsored by Kaiser Permanente.
- Space for New Opportunities Charter School, which will offer and conduct their High School Diploma program and ESL classes for the Gardena community.
Meeting the needs of Gardena businesses is a primary objective of the Gardena One-Stop Center. Among the principal ways that this is accomplished are:
- New hire and job placement resources
- Publicizing Positions
- Broadcasting Available Jobs to Candidates
- Targeting Recruitments
- Job Fairs
Business Support & Services:
- Rapid Response & Lay-Off Aversion Services
- Information on Business Incentives
- Customized Training
- No Cost Workshops
- Incumbent Worker Training
Hiring Support:
- Screening/Assessment
- Job Matching
- Work Readiness Support
- Skills Testing
- Reference Checks
- Referrals
- Southbay/Training.org
- Apprenticeships
- Custom Services
“We have enjoyed an excellent relationship for over 20 years with the City of Gardena’s Economic Development Department. Their team of professionals have provided us with attentiveness, resources and are always available to help facilitate developments on our end.”
LARRY FLYNT
Hustler Casino
“The City of Gardena views themselves as “partners” in creating what’s best for the City. They work hand in hand with the developer to insure the City gets the best possible project for their citizens.”
MITCH GARDNER
G3 Urban
“The City Government has always been receptive to our business’s needs. The City offers incentives, an excellent quality-of-life for all its citizens and an attractive talent pool of people from diverse backgrounds.”
CARLOS LIFOSJOE
Gardena Nissan
"Gardena is a clear leader in the South Bay. Since moving our business here, the City has maintained safe and clean neighborhoods for us to business in.”
STEVE ROGERS
Southwest Offset Printing
“Gardena is a vibrant place to do business and is a great place to live and call home. It is a great city with a solid pro-business government and a great well tenured City council.”
ZORAIDA HERNANDEZ
MOP Consulting
“The City of Gardena is an outstanding place for a business to grow. The business-friendly environment, experience amongst the Economic Development team and key location are excellent reasons why businesses continue to thrive here.”
JULES KANHAN
Keller Williams
MAJOR EMPLOYERS
