Last month, UNITE-LA submitted public comment on California's Unified Strategic Workforce Development Plan (State Plan) for Program Years 2024-27.

UNITE-LA supported the R.E.A.L. Education and Workforce Development Committee meeting last month, which featured Childcare Resource Center (CCRC), whose President & CEO, Michael Olenick, sits on the UNITE-LA board.

UNITE-LA recently submitted public comment on the draft State Digital Equity Plan, which lays out how California’s agencies will invest in communities to ensure every Californian has access to affordable and reliable internet.

Last month, UNITE-LA, in partnership with Valley Industry and Commerce Association (VICA) and the San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership, hosted a virtual Education Means Business webinar with California's leading experts on the state budget: State Senator Anthony Portantino, Chair of the Appropriations Committee, and Jason Sisney, Budget Director for Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas.

Laser focused on equitable, economic mobility through education and workforce development, UNITE-LA applauds the Governor’s Executive Order to create a Master Plan for Career Education. A state task force has kicked off a public engagement plan and already identified numerous challenges and potential solutions to developing a cohesive, statewide approach to education and training pathways.

UNITE-LA participated in the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce's member event, The Power of Business Summit, hosted at the Santa Monica Brew Works in Santa Monica last month, which brought together more than 150 small businesses for an insightful and collaborative event.

UNITE-LA participated in the California African American Chamber of Commerce Summit where we connected with key partners and elected officials in discussions focused on closing racial gaps across the California economy and celebrating the tremendous contributions of African American businesses.

We are pleased to share that UNITE-LA has activated partnerships with new business organizations: the Los Angeles Business Council and the Greater San Fernando Valley Chamber of Commerce.

UNITE-LA is accepting applications for its 2024 college and career readiness volunteer and partner opportunities - both virtual and in-person options. An important part of UNITE-LA’s mission is to improve career and postsecondary outcomes for L.A.’s youth and young adults through college access; STEAM career pathway and workforce programs; and job/internship opportunities. Apply now!

UNITE-LA was honored to be invited to a holiday reception at Vice President Kamala Harris’ home. UNITE-LA President, Alysia Bell, had the pleasure of representing our team at the VP’s residence. UNITE-LA is a pledger to The White House’s Talent Pipeline Challenge, which includes our commitment to the triple bottom line of equity, economy and environment through signature efforts, including the LA Regional Cleantech Career Academy and LA DEAL.