A Special Report: Jobs : SOUTH AREA : Other Job Opportunities

* USC Job Development Division, 3535 S. Figueroa St. Offers free training and placement for office assistants/microcomputer operators. Participants are paid $4.50 while taking part in 150 hours of classroom computer program training and 500 hours of job training at the University of Southern California. Upon completion, trainees are placed in jobs at USC and in the private sector. Program is year-round and receives federal funding. Information: (213) 740-4759.

* First AME Church, 2270 S. Harvard Blvd. Offers year-round job development and basic computer training courses. Pre-employment assistance focuses on resume writing and interview strategies. Information: (213) 730-9194.