On April 16, UNITE-LA joined L.A. City 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.

Last month, UNITE-LA's Policy team secured support from 14 business organizations for SB 1132 (Smallwood-Cuevas), a co-sponsored bill focused on workforce rights training.

UNITE-LA connected with the next generation of talent at the NBA All-Star Tech Slam, where staff engaged nearly 100 high school students through small-group sessions focused on career exploration.

UNITE-LA partnered with the Valley Industry and Commerce Association (VICA) to co-host a timely session in their VICA University series, supporting employers navigating new compliance requirements under SB 294, the Workplace Know Your Rights Act.

Last month, UNITE-LA co-hosted a gubernatorial forum with Choose Children California, a campaign guided by a diverse California network of more than three dozen advocates and service organizations committed to creating a thriving future for California children and families.

Last month, UNITE-LA President Alysia Bell joined Sarah Harris on 790 KABC’s The Bloc Power Hour radio show for an important conversation about the real economic impact of ICE raids, immigration and workforce policy across the country. From workforce stability to economic mobility, Alysia’s interview addressed how the ICE raids are hurting our local businesses, employees and communities. Listen on Spotify or your preferred podcast platform to hear the full conversation.