Our Vision & Mission

L.A. has a diverse and inclusive rising workforce that experiences equitable economic mobility and well-being, resulting in a thriving region.

 

UNITE-LA advances equitable economic mobility and well-being through collaboration that strengthens systems, policies, and high-quality education and career pathways.

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Our Approach

Not all students are granted the same opportunities and resources to succeed in life. Unequal access to high quality education and workforce opportunities can be considered one of the greatest civil rights issues facing our nation – and, especially our region – today.  We aim to break through traditional silos to re-focus and re-imagine our education systems to put students first and achieve improved outcomes for Los Angeles’ underserved students.

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Programs & Initiatives

Working on behalf of local youth by providing programmatic support from cradle-through-career

Systems Change & Strategic Partnerships

Brokering partnerships to grant equal access and achieve systemic change

Issues, Advocacy & Expertise

Advocating at the local, regional, state and federal levels to build equitable institutional frameworks serving youth and families

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UNITE-LA Commitment to Equity and Anti-Racism

UNITE-LA was founded on and remains unwaveringly committed to dismantling inequities, particularly in educational systems and labor markets. We now pledge to move beyond basic understandings of barriers, opportunity, and social mobility and work to advance equity across all dimensions, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, religion, ability, and social class background…

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About Us

UNITE-LA has championed equitable, economic mobility via cradle-though-career education and workforce development efforts that strengthen systems, policies and high-quality education and career pathways. UNITE-LA serves as an intermediary, collaborating with key stakeholders—including educators, employers, policymakers and community leaders—to ensure all individuals, especially those facing systemic barriers, have opportunities to thrive. Co-founded by the City of Los Angeles, L.A. Unified School District and L.A. Community College District, UNITE-LA is grounded in the region with state and national partnerships extending its impact throughout California and the U.S.