What PVJOBS does

PVJOBS (legal name: Playa Vista Job Opportunities and Business Services) is a 501(c)(3) public benefit corporation founded in 1998 and headquartered at 4112 South Main Street in South Los Angeles. The organization provides pre-apprenticeship training, industry-recognized certifications, case management, and direct job placement services for at-risk youth ages 16-24, formerly incarcerated and justice-involved adults, veterans, single parents, and other individuals facing employment barriers. Its primary placements are in the construction trades (via approved-vendor roles on major infrastructure projects such as The Grand and the LAX/Crenshaw Rail Line) with secondary pipelines into hospitality. PVJOBS operates nine concurrent workforce development programs, branded under the Hatch family (Hatch 2.0, Hatch Multi-Site, Hatch University, Hatch Young Adults, Hatch Young Adults 2.0), LIGHT 2.0, RAMP, CAMP, YouthBuild, Youth Start, and the Riverside Youth Program, alongside pre-apprenticeship courses (Construction 101, Tech Math, Construction Primer, Hospitality 101, 500-Hour Course). More recent additions include the Podcast Pathway and Sound Engineering Pathway as diversification into adjacent vocational verticals.

PVJOBS does not operate as a technology vendor; its underlying infrastructure is described as industry-standard workforce management systems and databases used to track the 21,000+ candidates in its database. Differentiated value is delivered through a referral network of more than 130 community-based organizations, faith-based groups, and America's Job Centers, plus direct relationships with construction unions (Carpenters, Laborers, Ironworkers, Electrical Training Institute) and major developers/contractors. Programmatic work is supported by Jobs Coordinator Services, a Labor Compliance Program, and an online Job Board.

The business model is that of a grant-funded nonprofit rather than a commercial venture. Revenue streams include federal and state grants (Department of Labor ETA, Bureau of State and Community Corrections, County of Riverside), foundation support (The California Wellness Foundation, The Weingart Foundation, United Way, Los Angeles Workforce Funder Collaborative, California Community Foundation), individual/corporate donations ranging from $50 to $5,000 with specific impact designations, conference sponsorships ($5,000 to $40,000 tiers for the Future Entrepreneurs Conference), and modest earned income from handmade furniture built by program participants ($125 to $350 per item). No annual revenue figure is publicly disclosed in the source material.

Name

PVJOBS

Legal name

Playa Vista Job Opportunities and Business Services

Website

https://pvjobs.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PVJOBS is a Los Angeles-based 501(c)(3) public benefit corporation founded in 1998 that delivers pre-apprenticeship training, industry certifications, and direct job placement for at-risk youth, formerly incarcerated adults, veterans, and other disadvantaged populations in construction, hospitality, and emerging industries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workforce Development & Pre-Apprenticeship Training

NAICS

Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (62431), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Employment & Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Programs (EDAAAOAI)

Keywords

• Workforce development
• Pre-apprenticeship training
• Reentry employment
• Construction labor compliance
• At-risk youth job training

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Government Grants and Funding: PVJOBS operates nine workforce development programs funded by government sources including the Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration (ETA), the Bureau of State and Community Corrections, and the County of Riverside. The organization implements pre-employment programming including job training, case management and mentoring services.
2. Foundation and Donor Contributions: PVJOBS receives support from foundations including The California Wellness Foundation, The Weingart Foundation, United Way, and the Los Angeles Workforce Funder Collaborative. The Weingart Foundation has provided support for PVJOBS Capital Plan and building renovations.
3. Donations and Sponsorship: Individual and corporate donations at various levels ($50 to $5,000) provide funding for participant support, transportation costs, work boots, union initiation fees, tools, and program operations.
4. Event Sponsorship and Conferences: Revenue from Future Entrepreneurs Conference sponsorship tiers ranging from $5,000 to $40,000, providing speaking opportunities, advertising, and brand recognition for corporate sponsors.
5. Handmade Furniture Sales: PVJOBS participants build furniture (Adirondack chairs, picnic tables) that are sold to the public. Prices range from $125 for small chairs to $350 for large picnic tables, with proceeds funding job training programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

PVJOBS is a nonprofit workforce development organization that delivers pre-apprenticeship construction and hospitality training programs to at-risk youth, adults, veterans, and formerly incarcerated individuals, then places them into career-track jobs. Beyond training, the organization also sells Jobs Coordinator and Labor Compliance services to contractors and developers needing to meet local/targeted hire requirements on major infrastructure projects.

Product overview

PVJOBS is a workforce development nonprofit offering a comprehensive suite of job training and placement programs for at-risk and disadvantaged individuals. The organization operates multiple program tracks including re-entry programs (Hatch 2.0, Hatch Multi-Site, Hatch Young Adults, Hatch Young Adults 2.0, CAMP, LIGHT 2.0), youth programs (YouthBuild, Youth Start, Riverside Youth Program, RAMP), and pre-apprenticeship training (Construction 101, Tech Math, Construction Primer, Hatch University, Hospitality 101, 500-Hour Course). Supporting services include Jobs Coordinator Services, Labor Compliance Program, Job Board, and the Future Entrepreneurs Conference. New training pathways include Podcast and Sound Engineering programs. The organization also sells handmade furniture made by participants as a fundraising mechanism.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CAMP (Construction Apprenticeship Mentoring Program) A network of construction professionals and mentors who support the apprenticeship and retention of individuals released from state prison, pairing apprentices and journeymen based on their trade.
• Hatch 2.0 A field-initiated re-entry strategy that eliminates the gap between release from prison and enrollment into a job training program, implementing a three-phase training program tracking participants through pre-apprenticeship, work-based learning, and employment.
• Hatch Multi-Site A violence-prevention strategy program designed to interrupt occurrences of violence and retaliation, providing career-focused mentorship, industry-recognized certifications, occupational training, post-secondary enrollment services, and employment opportunities.
• Hatch Young Adults A program providing valuable supportive services to individuals between ages 18-24 who have been involved with the juvenile or adult justice system, offering job training, career development, case management and supportive services, with priority enrollment for veterans.
• Hatch Young Adults 2.0 A program that cultivates an optimal environment for participant engagement by blending academics and occupational skills training with mentoring and mental health counseling to help young adults launch successful careers.
• LIGHT 2.0 (Letting Individuals Get Hope Today) A three-phase program offering industry-specific training to create a pathway into the workforce, connecting participants with employers and educational institutions while providing supportive services in professional and educational development.
• RAMP (Ready To Achieve Mentoring) A program funded by the NBA Foundation providing mentoring, construction or hospitality career exploration, and work experiences for Black youth and young adults using a combination of group, peer, and one-on-one mentoring.
• Riverside Youth Program A partnership between PVJOBS, Riverside County, and community-based organizations focused on preventing youth from entering the juvenile justice system through life skills and job training workshops.
• YouthBuild A program designed to assist low-income youth ages 16-24 in need of a high school diploma, extra educational assistance, and work skills to become self-sufficient individuals, including vocational training, academics, leadership development, and counseling.
• Youth Start A program that identifies and reduces chronic and emerging risk factors for juvenile delinquency by providing at-risk youth with job training and mentoring services supporting educational and personal success.
• Construction 101 A pre-apprenticeship training class that helps individuals prepare for a new career in construction, teaching OSHA regulations, local construction trade unions, work-readiness training, and hands-on construction skills.
• Tech Math A 40-hour technical math class for individuals pursuing careers as union electricians, providing preparatory training that satisfies algebra requirements for apprenticeship programs. Priced at $1,770 or FREE to qualifying individuals.
• Construction Primer An entry-level pre-apprenticeship training course that gauges an individual's interest in construction while offering workshops in various life skills, resulting in an OSHA 10 card.
• Hatch University A two-week college readiness academy offered in collaboration with West L.A. College, covering post-secondary education introduction, academic guidance, industry overview, and career opportunities. Funded by the U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration.
• Hospitality 101 The National Retail Federation's RISE Up Retail Industry Fundamentals course that prepares individuals with skills needed to pursue a career in retail, including client interaction and conflict resolution.
• 500-Hour Course A hands-on pre-apprenticeship training course facilitated by a certified journeyman from Carpenters Union Local 213 using Career Connections Project Books 1, 2, and 3, preparing graduates for direct referral into the Carpenters Union.
• Jobs Coordinator Services Services working directly with contractors and subcontractors to assist with hiring needs, providing candidates ready to work and satisfying targeted worker hire requirements. PVJOBS has been an approved vendor on LA Metro/MTA's Jobs Coordinator list and has delivered the service on 200+ major projects since 1998.
• Labor Compliance Program Program that educates, assists, and monitors prevailing wage requirements and Project Labor Agreement satisfaction, ensuring contractors comply with state and federal prevailing wage statutes and regulations.
• Job Board An online job board listing employment opportunities across multiple categories including Administrative, Food & Beverage, Guest Services, Retail, Security, Cannabis, Warehouse, and Transportation.
• Future Entrepreneurs Conference A youth conference held throughout the year providing entrepreneurial guidance to LAUSD and ICEF Charter School students, featuring successful entrepreneurs sharing business insights and motivational content.
• Podcast Pathway Program An industry skills training program providing podcaster training, teaching interviewing skills, social media platform utilization, networking, and studio environment exposure.
• Sound Engineering Pathway A sound engineering training program created in collaboration with JRich ENT, providing hands-on training in post-production audio, mastering, location sound, and music industry skills.
• Handmade Furniture Handmade furniture items including Adirondack chairs ($125–price varies) and picnic tables ($175 small, $350 large) built by PVJOBS participants, with proceeds funding job training and placement programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 21,000+ individuals in database with 8,000+ successful placements
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

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Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

• supERBAD Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2023Cannabis technology company partnering with PVJOBS for a new initiative to stimulate social change and drive innovation in the cannabis industry while creating jobs for disadvantaged youth. This partnership is part of a $6 million initiative funded by the Bureau of State Community Corrections under the California Violence Intervention and Prevention Grant Program.
• National Diversity and Inclusion Cannabis AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Partnership with NDICA as part of the $6 million grant initiative to create jobs in the cannabis industry for at-risk youth and young adults.
• Los Angeles County Probation DepartmentcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGovernment partner that refers participants to PVJOBS programs. L.A. County Probation Department has been recognized for its referral efforts in supporting at-risk individuals.
• The Related CompaniescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeveloper of The Grand mixed-use project in Downtown Los Angeles. Partnership provides career opportunities for local and at-risk communities. The Grand exceeded hiring commitment by employing team with 40% local residents and 10% at-risk workers.
• Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPVJOBS is an approved vendor on MTA's Jobs Coordinator list, assisting with implementation of local and targeted hire goals in Project Labor Agreement/Construction Careers Policy. Services provided for LAX/Crenshaw Rail Line and other MTA projects.
• West Los Angeles CollegecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPVJOBS collaborates with West L.A. College to offer Hatch University, a two-week college readiness academy. Located on the college campus, the program covers post-secondary education introduction, academic guidance, industry overview, and career opportunities.
• JRich ENTstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to create sound engineering training program providing hands-on training, workshops, and information on skills needed for careers in the music industry.
• Carpenters Union Local 213coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertified journeyman from Carpenters Union Local 213 facilitates the 500-Hour Hands-On Training Course. Graduates are prepared for direct referral into the Carpenters Union.
• Southwest Carpenters Training FundcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartners with PVJOBS 500-Hour Course using Career Connections Project Books 1, 2 and 3 for hands-on pre-apprenticeship skills training.
• Electrical Training InstitutecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUnion apprenticeship program that PVJOBS graduates are eligible for, providing pathway to careers as union electricians.
• Laborers Apprenticeship SchoolcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUnion apprenticeship program that PVJOBS graduates are eligible for, providing pathway to construction careers.
• Ironworkers Apprenticeship ProgramcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUnion apprenticeship program that PVJOBS graduates are eligible for, providing pathway to ironworking careers.
• Los Angeles Food BankminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnership with Right Turn program allowed PVJOBS participants to volunteer at food bank, sorting 18,000 pounds of food donated to families in need enabling 16,500 individuals to receive meals.
• BABY (Brothers Against Banging Youth)strategicImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNonprofit organization with mission of preventing young people in South Los Angeles from entering gangs. PVJOBS partnered with BABY to bring participant to MLK Day Parade and Fair in San Diego.
• David Shands (Social Proof Podcast)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost of top-five entrepreneurship podcast partnered with PVJOBS to conduct podcast pathway training in Atlanta, teaching interviewing skills, social media utilization, networking, and studio environment.
• LAUSD (Los Angeles Unified School District)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSchool district whose students attend the Future Entrepreneurs Conference. Conference provides entrepreneurial guidance to students, many enrolled in business programs at their high schools.
• ICEF Charter SchoolsstrategicImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCharter school network whose students attend the Future Entrepreneurs Conference for entrepreneurial guidance.
• Hensel PhelpsstrategicImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction company that has donated to PVJOBS Annual Turkey Giveaway event over the past decade, supporting families in South Los Angeles.
• Los Angeles Area Chamber of CommercestrategicImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerChamber of commerce partnership supporting workforce development and business community connections.
• U.S. VETSstrategicImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerVeterans services organization as community partner, supporting PVJOBS programs serving veterans with priority enrollment.
• Homeboys IndustriesstrategicImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerReentry services organization as community partner providing services to formerly incarcerated individuals.
• Five Keys Charter SchoolsstrategicImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEducational partner providing academic services to program participants.

Scale indicators20 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Chrysalis: LA-based nonprofit providing workforce development, job training, and placement services for individuals facing barriers to employment including reentry, homelessness, and low income. Directly comparable in target population, geography, and construction-adjacent placement focus.
• Homeboy Industries: LA-based nonprofit providing reentry services, job training (including construction trades), and social enterprises (bakery, cafe, retail) for formerly gang-involved and incarcerated individuals. Listed as PVJOBS community partner; serves same population and geographies.
• LA Conservation Corps: LA-based youth workforce development nonprofit providing construction, conservation, and environmental training for at-risk youth ages 18-26. Directly comparable in target demographic, construction pathway focus, and public funding model.
• Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO): National nonprofit providing reentry employment services including transitional work, job placement, and retention support for formerly incarcerated individuals. Operates the Reentry Employment Opportunities (REO) program funded by the same DOL ETA that funds PVJOBS Hatch University.
• America Works: National workforce development company providing job placement and retention services for welfare recipients, ex-offenders, and other disadvantaged populations. Comparable in target population, government contract model, and placement-driven outcomes.
• Cypress Mandela Training Center: Oakland-based pre-apprenticeship construction training program serving disadvantaged and reentry populations with direct union apprenticeship pathways into construction trades. Closely comparable construction-focused training model serving underrepresented populations in California.

Broad incumbents

• Year Up: National workforce development nonprofit providing training and corporate placement for young adults from disadvantaged backgrounds. Operates at greater scale across multiple industries (primarily tech/business), serving a comparable mission of economic mobility through employer partnerships.
• Per Scholas: National nonprofit providing tuition-free IT and tech training for adults from low-income and underrepresented communities. Comparable in workforce development model, employer partnership structure, and outcomes-driven placement focus, though specialized in technology rather than construction.
• JFF (Jobs for the Future): National nonprofit driving workforce development transformation through research, policy, and program design. Functions as both a peer and a potential funder/intermediary in the workforce development ecosystem where PVJOBS operates.
• Goodwill Industries of Southern California: Regional branch of the national Goodwill network providing workforce development, job training, and placement for individuals with disabilities and barriers to employment in the same Southern California geography. Operates social enterprise retail to fund programs, analogous to PVJOBS furniture sales.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PVJOBSLA
• Facebookfacebook.com/PVJOBS
• Instagraminstagram.com/pvjobs_youth_reentry_programs

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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