Through support from the James Irvine Foundation, UNITE-LA will be conducting research on affinity-group serving chambers of commerce and other business organizations throughout California.

In September, UNITE-LA hosted its Fall Virtual Health Care Career Fair with 150 registrants.

The UNITE-LA Programs Team is excited to welcome our 2024-25 Angeleno interns!

UNITE-LA understands the value of amazing volunteers, and so much of our work relies on their efforts. And sometimes, those who benefit from the work of volunteers can tell that story much better than us. Meet Step into Tech participant, Nashid.

Last month, UNITE-LA kicked off a new, fall cohort of the LA Regional Cleantech Career Academy during an in-person event at the L.A. Cleantech Incubator (LACI).

Our National Strategic Partnerships Team is sharing their monthly learnings on national and local chamber education and workforce trends in the News to Know.

On Sept. 29, Gov. Newsom signed AB2458 into law! This bill, co-authored by Assemblymembers Berman, Arambula and Boerner and Senators Ashby and Limón, will improve data tracking and financial aid access for parenting students.

As earlier announced, LA DEAL was able to help secure a total of $200,000 for 10 municipalities in L.A. County from the California Emerging Technology Fund (CETF). We are happy to report that in addition to the financial support, the municipal leaders participated in two Local Government Best Practices Check List Learning Community convenings in late September.

In late September, UNITE-LA, in partnership with First 5 Los Angeles, had its rescheduled, virtual Education Means Business webinar to hear from State Assemblymember Dr. Corey Jackson, Chair of the Budget Subcommittee No. 2 on Human Services, Pedro Salcido, Deputy Superintendent, Business Services and Operations, at Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) and Jorge Marquez, Chair of the Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board.

UNITE-LA, in collaboration with the California Community Foundation, is partnering with select business organizations to host informational sessions on Measure A, the "Affordable Housing, Homelessness Solutions, and Prevention Now" measure.