This September, UNITE-LA supported several presentations at local and national conferences on efforts related to opportunity youth, apprenticeships, tech pathways, California's Master Plan for Career Education and the Los Angeles Region K-16 Collaborative. The unifying theme across these events was the critical need for ongoing alignment of systems and resources, as well as improved cross-sector relationships, accountability and trust, to effectively advance our shared vision of equitable and thriving futures for our students and families.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sept. 25, 2024

MEDIA CONTACT:
Claudine Battisti

UNITE-LA KICKS OFF SECOND YEAR OF LA REGIONAL CLEANTECH CAREER ACADEMY

Cleantech Training and Education Opportunities for Students representing Historically Underserved Communities in Los Angeles

After three years of historical surpluses in our state budget that helped uplift and strengthen youth and families from historically marginalized communities, California is again facing historical deficits that will negatively affect progress made. UNITE-LA has been proactive in sharing our concerns with state leadership by meeting with legislators and writing letters of support indicating UNITE-LA’s priorities. Read our letter specific to education and workforce development.

UNITE-LA also led in the development of an early care and education budget letter highlighting our top three priorities:

• Continued investments towards finalizing the distribution of childcare spaces that were appropriated in the 2023-24 budget;
• Developing and implementing an alternative rate methodology in collaboration with providers, families and advocates; and lastly,
• Continuing with committed investments to Transitional Kindergarten and Full-Day Kindergarten programs.

UNITE-LA is proud to have garnered the support of 17 business partners from throughout the state on this support letter for ECE.

In August, members of UNITE-LA participated in the Conrad N. Hilton’s Opportunity Youth Initiative Mexico City Convening.

Last month, UNITE-LA delivered a compelling presentation to members of the California Stewardship Network (CSN), focusing on the opportunities for employer engagement in L.A. County.

This summer, UNITE-LA launched the Emerging Leaders program, a paid initiative for alumni of the My Pathway to Health and Step into Tech programs, allowing them to mentor new cohorts and gain leadership experience.

UNITE-LA hosted its eighth Partner Open House in August.

This month UNITE-LA’s National Strategic Partnerships team brings you not just one newsletter, but two!

This month’s partner spotlight belongs to the Port of Long Beach, a key sponsor of the LA Regional Cleantech Career Academy (Academy).

At the end of July, members of UNITE-LA supported the ACCE Annual Convention, which was held in Dallas, TX.