UNITE-LA

A holiday message from UNITE-LA President Alysia Bell: As we approach the holiday season and bid farewell to 2024, I want to express my deepest gratitude to each of you. At UNITE-LA, we are honored to collaborate with incredible partners who share our commitment to equitable economic mobility through education and workforce development. This year, we’ve made remarkable strides: - The LA Regional Cleantech Career Academy continues to grow, bringing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges like climate change. - The L.A. Region K-16 Collaborative is expanding equitable pathways to health care, engineering, and computer science careers for students of color. - Through LA DEAL, we’ve strengthened partnerships to close the digital divide in Los Angeles. - We welcomed 10 new board members and 8 talented individuals to our team, who will help us further drive regional systems change. As we celebrate these achievements, we know there’s more work ahead. Together, we will continue responding to our community’s most pressing needs in 2025 and beyond. Wishing you a joyful holiday season filled with love and connection. Thank you for being part of this journey with us! https://bit.ly/41MwRim

Each year, Southern California Edison (SCE) awards 30 students with $50,000 #STEM scholarships to support their dreams and create a better tomorrow. Applications for the 2025 #EdisonScholars program are now open. Apply at www.edisonscholars.com!

UNITE-LA was thrilled to be a part of California Forward’s recent Economic Summit, and our President – Alysia Bell - said it best: “It’s wonderful to be able to connect with folks doing similar or aligned work in other regions to share promising and best practices. But also, the content [of the summit] is phenomenal.” The 2024 California Economic Summit in Sacramento convened almost 900 participants from various sectors to discuss big ideas and bold solutions. UNITE-LA is proud of our ongoing work related to the triple bottom line (economy, equity and environment) - and we appreciate the opportunity for Alysia to serve on CA FWD’s Leadership Council and as the co-chair of California Stewardship Network’s Executive Committee. Check out event highlights: https://lnkd.in/gKxz4gsb

In our December Programs newsletter, we’re highlighting exciting resources to support youth and young adults on their journey toward college and career readiness. Explore our updated Wraparound Service Resource Guide, discover resume-building opportunities to kickstart the new year, and apply now—spring programs are open! https://bit.ly/3D21wxW

At UNITE-LA, we see challenges as an invitation to act—quickly, effectively and in ways that spark meaningful change. This responsiveness is made possible by partners like you—donors who believe in our work and support our mission to advance equitable, economic mobility and well-being through collaboration that strengthens systems, policies and high-quality education and career pathways. This Giving Tuesday, we are asking you to join us in uplifting the future innovators of tomorrow by supporting the #CleantechAcademy. Your donation to support the Cleantech Academy ensures that we can continue to create opportunities for students to succeed in California’s green energy future. Together, we can continue to build a more equitable, sustainable and thriving Los Angeles. Donate Today: https://lnkd.in/gSnJaZS7

Today, on #GivingTuesday, we invite you to join us in creating a more equitable, sustainable and thriving Los Angeles! ✨ Your year-end contribution to UNITE-LA will fuel our work to expand access to high-quality, early childhood education, develop career pathways in high-growth industries, improve college access and success and foster economic advancement. We are deeply grateful to our partners and appreciate your unwavering support. unitela.com/donate

At UNITE-LA, we’re creating pathways to education, living-wage careers, and economic mobility for historically marginalized communities. As we embrace the opportunities of L.A.’s emerging green economy, we envision a future that prioritizes equity, sustainability, and justice for those facing barriers to success. This work is powered by YOU 💙 Support our mission to create lasting change: unitela.com/donate

November Newsletter Highlight! Last month, UNITE-LA team members traveled to San Diego to support Talent Rewire's SoCal Action Lab cohort. The two-day session celebrated six months of hard work with cross-industry employers, focusing specifically on disrupting talent systems to meet long-term workforce and business needs. As Technical Assistance Providers, UNITE-LA played a key role in helping California companies—like Rancho Bernardo Inn, San Diego Humane Society, and Park Lane Jewelry—develop equitable, frontline worker supports. We’re excited to watch as the companies gear up to launch their pilot programs over the next few months. Check out our other November highlights: https://bit.ly/4hPgt6k

Join our team tomorrow, Nov. 20, 2024, at 10:00 AM for a session on how nonprofits can engage in efforts to expand workforce development across the state! Register now: https://bit.ly/3CoPBK1

In our November Programs newsletter, we’re sharing new opportunities to prepare youth and young adults for college & career readiness. Download our Wraparound Service Resource Guide, check out opportunities to update your resume ahead of the new year, and apply for spring programs! https://bit.ly/3CjkuPY