Employment
With Los Angeles only 20 miles away, Long Beach has opportunities for employment in every imaginable industry. The Workforce Development Bureau helps residents train, interview and find job opportunities in the area. Some major employers include: Boeing, Verizon, Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, and The Bragg Companies (crane and heavy transport sales). Local hospitals are include: Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, St. Mary Medical Center, and Pacific Hospital of Long Beach. Government and educational employers include: Long Beach Unified School District, City of Long Beach, California State University, Long Beach, Long Beach City College, United State Postal Service, and Long Beach Transit.