Economic Development

Youth Services

The Long Beach Workforce Innovation Network (LBWIN) is committed to empowering the next generation of workers and entrepreneurs through its dynamic youth services.  At the heart of this effort is Future LB, a vibrant and supportive youth center offering specialized career development and job training programs for individuals aged 14 to 30. 

Future LB provides a welcoming environment where young people can map their career paths and gain the skills, knowledge, and hands-on experience needed to thrive in today’s competitive job market. The center offers a wide range of no-cost services, including:  

• Career exploration resources
• Direct connections to employment opportunities 
• Intensive case management
• Occupational skills training
• Paid internships
• Work readiness training

In addition, youth can access vital resources such as supportive services, computers, online tools, telephones, and copiers to facilitate their program participation. 

Visit our center at:

Future LB
508 W. Willow St.
Long Beach, CA 90806
562.570.4700

Business Hours:
Monday – Thursday | 11 a.m. –  6 p.m.
Friday | 11 a.m. –  5 p.m.

Visit us. At Future LB, we are dedicated to helping Long Beach youth achieve their career aspirations and unlock their full potential. 

Eligibility and Priority Populations

Future LB’s comprehensive youth employment services are primarily funded by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). These services are tailored to meet the needs of out-of-school youth aged 16 to 30 who face significant barriers to employment. Eligibility criteria include at least one of the following:

• Low income 
• Involvement with the juvenile justice system 
• Experience in foster care
• Homelessness
• Pregnancy or parenting, or a disability

Future LB is also a school-to-career partner with Long Beach Unified, Long Beach City College, and CSU Long Beach. Through initiatives such as the Public Service Corps Fellowship, Urban Design Internship, Port of Long Beach Internship, and Fire Corps, Future LB connects students to job opportunities and enhances their academic experiences. These programs recruit participants through competitive application processes that open periodically.

Interest and Referral Forms

If you are interested in our programs and services, please complete our Youth Interest Form.
Community partner agencies may refer customers using the Unite Us referral platform.

Online Resources

Big Interview

An online platform designed to help job seekers prepare for interviews and improve their interviewing skills through a mix of training and practice tools.

CalJOBS

CalJOBS is an online platform the California Employment Development Department (EDD) provides to help California residents find employment and connect with various job-related services. It’s primarily designed for job seekers, employers, and workforce professionals, offering tools for job search, career planning, and hiring

Career Cruising

Career Cruising is an online career guidance platform designed to help youth, educators, and job seekers explore various career options and plan for future educational and career paths using interest profilers, assessments, and occupational information. 

Gladeo

Gladeo is an online career exploration platform that helps job seekers and educators gain insights into various career paths and industries. Through video storytelling and informational resources, Gladeo seeks to make career exploration engaging and accessible.

Long Beach Public Library Job and Career Resources

Use your Long Beach Library card to gain access to robust online-based resume support, job boards, one-on-one interview preparation, and training courses through LinkedIn Learning and Udemy.