UNITE-LA

06/05/2026

Thinking about a career in medicine? Ladera Heights students ages 16–24 are invited to join a virtual Medical Student Panel and hear directly from current medical students about their path to medical school! Learn how to prepare, get tips on navigating applications and ask questions about what it takes to succeed in medicine.

Your future in health care starts here! Register today: http://bit.ly/4dnvzOX

06/04/2026

Happy Pride Month! 🌈

At UNITE-LA, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive as their authentic self. We are committed to preparing young people for the workforce—equipping them with the skills, experiences and opportunities to become strong contributors to our regional economy. This month, we celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and reaffirm our commitment to expanding access to education, career pathways and economic opportunity for all.

05/28/2026

Join our WorkforceReady June cohort this summer! If you’re 14–26 and live in Los Angeles County, this program offers virtual, self-paced training designed to help you prepare for jobs and internships. Participants will learn how to:

💪 Build a strong resume
🧑‍💻Practice interview skills
🗣️ Strengthen communication
⏱️ Learn time management
🧑‍💼Grow your professional network

The deadline to apply is June 7! Prepare for your future today sign up at: bit.ly/41Knrm5

05/27/2026

Tomorrow is the day! Join UNITE-LA and our partners at Los Angeles Ale Works in Culver City tomorrow from 5:30–7:30 p.m. for an evening of networking, collaboration and conversations about the future of apprenticeships in Southern California.

During the event, we’ll be connecting employers, workforce leaders and industry partners who are passionate about growing talent pipelines and expanding opportunity through apprenticeships.

Hosted alongside BuildWithin, South Bay Workforce Investment Board - SBWIB, Southern California Apprenticeship Network, Per Scholas Los Angeles and LA Tech, this mixer is a great chance to exchange ideas, make new connections and learn from leaders across the region.

Grab your spot before tomorrow: https://bit.ly/49IfPFt

05/27/2026

🌟Partner Spotlight🌟

Sobrato Philanthropies is helping drive a more inclusive future for multilingual learners across California and UNITE-LA is proud to partner in that work.

With Sobrato Philanthropies’ support, UNITE-LA published Beyond English: Employer Perspectives on Language Skills at Work, highlighting multilingualism as a powerful asset for student success, workforce opportunity and economic mobility. Together, we’re helping elevate the voices, strengths and experiences of multilingual learners and building pathways where they can thrive in school, careers and their communities.

Read more about this partnership and other stories in our May newsletter: https://bit.ly/4uo85QX

05/22/2026

UNITE-LA recently helped students “snap” into the world of tech with an immersive visit to Snap Inc.! 📱✨ Students from Early College Academy at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College and West Los Angeles College (WLAC) connected with tech professionals, explored innovative workspaces and got real-world insight into careers in technology.

Experiences like these help students unlock new possibilities, picture themselves in high-growth industries and level up their confidence for the future!

Read the full story and more in our May newsletter: https://bit.ly/4uo85QX

05/22/2026

Yesterday at the CalMatters Ideas Festival, UNITE-LA President Alysia Bell was part of an important conversation about California’s changing workforce and what it will take to create opportunity for the next generation, alongside Don Howard, President and CEO of The James Irvine Foundation, and Eloy Ortiz Oakley, President and CEO of College Futures Foundation, moderated by Neil Chase, CEO of CalMatters.org.

She highlighted our LA Regional Cleantech Career Academy (Academy) as a powerful example of what’s possible when young people are connected to meaningful career pathways and strong support systems.

But programs like the Academy don’t succeed in isolation. They thrive because of aligned partnerships across employers, higher education, public agencies and community organizations all working toward a shared goal. The state needs to invest in intermediaries leading collaborative education and workforce efforts.

This is what we mean by a Regions Up approach:
🔹 Connecting talent to opportunity
🔹 Aligning education with workforce demand
🔹 Building systems that can scale impact

California’s workforce future depends on how well we work together across sectors to create pathways that are equitable, responsive and built to last.

05/22/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined UNITE-LA’s latest Education Means Business policy webinar for an important conversation about affordability and economic mobility in California. We’re grateful to all who tuned in and helped make this discussion so impactful!

A special thank you to our incredible speakers, Assemblymember Mark Gonzalez (AD-54), Dr. Alberto J. Román, Los Angeles Community College District Chancellor, and Abigail Stewart-Kahn, founding managing director, Stanford Center on Early Childhood, for sharing their insights on supporting working families, students, small businesses and communities amid today’s economic challenges.

Missed the conversation or want to watch again? View the full recording here: https://youtu.be/dk8SAAu4MQs

05/21/2026

Join UNITE-LA and our partners on Thursday, May 28, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. at Los Angeles Ale Works in Culver City for an evening of connection and collaboration with apprenticeship leaders from across Southern California.

Hosted in partnership with BuildWithin, South Bay Workforce Investment Board - SBWIB, Southern California Apprenticeship Network, Per Scholas Los Angeles and LA Tech, this mixer is an opportunity for employers, workforce partners and industry leaders to exchange ideas, build relationships and explore how apprenticeship programs can support talent development and workforce growth.

Save your spot: https://bit.ly/499neNM

05/21/2026

Small business owners are the backbone of our communities and we’re proud to partner on this important bilingual event designed to support and empower entrepreneurs across California. Join our partners at Small Business Majority on Tuesday, June 9, at 11 a.m. for a FREE webinar covering:
✔️ Access to capital & smart funding strategies
✔️ How to recognize and avoid predatory lending
✔️ Paid family leave and why it matters for business owners and employees

🔗 Register now: https://bit.ly/4djkG1W

Proud to stand alongside our partners Small Business Majority, Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity, Community Capital and Inclusive Action for the City in supporting small business owners.

Join Small Business Majority, TMC Community Capital, Inclusive Action, and The Los Angeles Department of Economic Opportunity for an engaging and informative webinar exploring access to capital, the risks of predatory lending, and the importance of paid family leave for workers and small business ow...