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UNITE-LA Today: All About Measure A

As part of our ongoing commitment to economic mobility and supporting vulnerable populations, UNITE-LA is proud to collaborate with partners to uplift Measure A, the "Affordable Housing, Homelessness Solutions, and Prevention Now" measure.

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UNITE-LA Today: UNITE-LA Awarded Its First Federal Grant

The Biden-Harris Administration announced $2,000,000 to support four years of work by UNITE-LA’s Los Angeles Regional Cleantech Career Academy (Academy), given during a round of the competitive Building Pathways to Infrastructure Jobs Program. 

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UNITE-LA Today: Parenting College Students at the Forefront

UNITE-LA has deepened its work in educational equity and economic mobility by identifying and targeting needed resources for parenting college students, a group disproportionately comprised of Latina and Black women. September was a busy and productive month: we presented our research findings at two convenings and worked with partners to advance supports for this underserved population.

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UNITE-LA Today: UNITE-LA Presents!

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.

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Press Release: UNITE-LA Kicks Off Second Year of LA Regional Cleantech Career Academy

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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

 

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Policy Update: CA Budget Investment Advocacy

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.

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UNITE-LA Today: Conrad N. Hilton's OY Initiative Mexico City Convening

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

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UNITE-LA Today: CSN Hears from UNITE-LA About Opportunities for Employer Engagement

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.

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UNITE-LA Today: Collaborating with the Next Generation

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.

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UNITE-LA Today: UNITE-LA Open House

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

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