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2020 Year in Review: Preparing Youth for the Workplace from Home


2020 Year in Review: Let's Go to College LA


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UNITE-LA mourns the passing of Dr. Alma Salazar

Oct. 6, 2020

It is with immeasurable sadness the UNITE-LA family acknowledges the passing of our beloved colleague, friend and UNITE-LA family member, Dr. Alma Salazar.

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An Open Letter to School Administrators, Teachers and Parents

 

By David Rattray, President & CEO, UNITE-LA

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Racial Justice Efforts


Budget Press Release

 

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 6, 2020

MEDIA CONTACT:
Claudine Battisti
717.884.6807

 

UNITE-LA APPLAUDS THE CA BUDGET FOR SUSTAINING ACCESS TO EDUCATION AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOR UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES

 

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Paid Family Leave OpEd

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Dear Partner,

The legislature is expected to vote on a bill that will expand Paid Family Leave protections. Below is an OpEd our President & CEO, David Rattray, penned. We hope you also join us in amplifying your voice with regards to this very important topic for California families. Share our social media posts on Instagram and Twitter or call your legislator.

 


Sonia Campos-Rivera
Vice President, Policy & Public Affairs
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DACA Decision Press Release

 

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 18, 2020

MEDIA CONTACT:
Claudine Battisti
717.884.6807

                                                                                                     

 UNITE-LA REACTS TO DACA SUPREME COURT DECISION 

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Workforce Ready Press Release

 

ULA_Logo_Thumbnail.jpgRe-Imagining Youth’s Continued Professional Development through Virtual Job Preparation and Work Readiness
 
As many businesses and organizations learn to meet the needs of the individuals they serve, UNITE-LA is similarly re-imagining some of its work to ensure youth are able to become successful, productive, future members of the workforce. UNITE-LA has partnered with Cornerstone OnDemand Foundation (CSOD Foundation) to enhance virtual workforce development and programming through their new online learning initiative called WorkforceReady.

 

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