A few weeks ago, UNITE-LA was proud to issue our 2024 Impact Report. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our partners, funders, volunteers and community for their invaluable support in 2024. Your contributions made our work possible, and we are proud to showcase our collective impact in this report.

Last month, UNITE-LA President Alysia Bell had the opportunity to meet Gov. Newsom alongside other state, L.A. County, L.A. City and business leaders to thank him for his investment in regional collaboration, including California Jobs First and K-16 Collaboratives.

Last month, UNITE-LA went on record to vehemently oppose the dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education. This open letter lays out the potential, devastating consequences for educational access, college affordability, workforce development and, ultimately, the economic mobility of individuals (especially those from historically underserved communities) if the current federal administration dismantles the U.S. Department of Education. Please share this letter as you see fit.

UNITE-LA conducted a series of exclusive, confidential interviews with a diverse range of affinity business organizations as part of our California Accessing Economic Mobility Initiative, aimed at advancing economic mobility for the state's low-income workers.

Last month, UNITE-LA hosted a dynamic Education Means Business webinar, “Shaping the Future: How the New Administration Will Impact Education and Workforce Development.” The webinar included an incredible group of thought leaders discussing what the future holds for students, families and communities as we all navigate the opportunities and challenges ahead, together.

UNITE-LA participated in the first meeting of the Cradle-to-Career Data System (C2C) Workforce Data Task Force, where members reviewed new workforce research questions and metrics proposed for inclusion in C2C by California’s Labor and Workforce Development Agency.

While we are only two months into 2025, we recognize how challenging this year has already been. From the impact of the L.A. County fires to the impact of the new federal administration, it has been overwhelming for so many of us, our partners and certainly the communities we serve.

Last month, UNITE-LA and the LA Partnership for Early Childhood Investment collaborated with Pathways LA to host a forum featuring candidates from two key races in L.A. County: Assembly District 54 and the Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education Seat 5.

UNITE-LA was thrilled voters supported Measure A in the recent election.