UNITE-LA's Carrie Lemmon recently joined the Becky Morgan Steward Leadership Program, a leadership initiative led by California Forward for emerging and mid-career leaders across the state, to facilitate a virtual session on systems change.

As part of April’s Earth Month and Los Angeles Climate Week, UNITE-LA participated in a series of events advancing pathways into the green economy.

For the past four years, UNITE-LA’s partnership with Accenture has created meaningful pathways for students to access high-quality careers in technology and business.

As part of California’s Apprenticeship Appreciation Week in April, UNITE-LA participated in a series of statewide convenings advancing equitable, career-connected learning and stronger workforce systems for Californians.

In partnership with the Alliance for Candidate Engagement in Education, UNITE-LA recently co-hosted two candidate forums focused on the future of education and workforce development in California ahead of the upcoming elections.

On April 16, UNITE-LA joined Mayor Karen Bass and city leaders at an environmental stakeholder meeting at Los Angeles City Hall to help inform the City’s forthcoming Climate Implementation Plan.

As part of National Bilingual/Multilingual Learner Advocacy Month in April, UNITE-LA released its latest report, Beyond English: Employer Perspectives on Language Skills at Work, which examines how employers view language skills in today’s economy and how multilingual talent is being leveraged across industries.

Closing the digital divide takes more than infrastructure—it takes coordination, investment and community voice. That’s why UNITE-LA was proud to participate in the recent California Public Utilities Commission California Advanced Services Fund (CASF) Annual Workshop, where state leaders, industry experts and community organizations came together to align on one goal: expanding equitable access to broadband across California.

As part of the convening, UNITE-LA’s Director of Digital Equity, Liliana Aide Monge, shared insights on how updated policies—particularly those guiding regional broadband consortia—can better support deployment and ensure communities are not left behind.

But what does this all mean for Californians?

This month’s partner spotlight goes to UniHealth Foundation, in recognition of their support for our My Pathway to Health program, which connects opportunity young adults to meaningful careers in the health care sector.

On Tuesday, March 17, the LA Regional Cleantech Career Academy launched its seventh cohort, welcoming 65 students.