(1/2) Yesterday, UNITE-LA joined business and economic leaders across Los Angeles for a press conference to highlight growing concerns about how increased immigration enforcement funding is negatively impacting the workforce and local businesses.

(2/2) As funding negotiations for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security continue, we’re urging for solutions that protect our workforce and economic stability. Please read our full press release: bit.ly/4kDUZeu

🚨 UNITE-LA's Education Means Business webinar, powered by @First5LA and our business partners, is happening now! Tune in before this dynamic conversation is over: bit.ly/3JIErnq

🎤 UNITE-LA’s Kelly Reynolds is testifying today before the Select Committee on Child Care Costs, highlighting the economic impact of child care subsidies and why they matter for families and our workforce.

📺 Tune in live: assembly.ca.gov

Who is joining us live for our Education Means Business webinar happening now?! Tune in before it is too late!
👉 bit.ly/46lBFgF

@RepKamlagerDove "We need to continue to build bridges and identify how do we work together in the space of advocating for." - Luis Sandoval, Executive Director, @Building_Skills

@RepKamlagerDove @Building_Skills "The harm is absolutely there. At a minimum, our members have reported staffing shortages, increased costs on HR, on security, on supportive services for their employees." - Carlos Singer, Chief Policy Officer, @LAAreaChamber

Who is tuning in to our Education Means Business webinar featuring Tai Alimi, Assemblymember Mike Fong and Stewart Knox, as they explore how education and business can align to create meaningful, real-world opportunities for students? Watch now: bit.ly/4l4vsKM

"California systems were built for a different era. Misalignment between system offerings and economic needs have left millions of Californians behind." - Edgar Castillo, Senior Manager, Workforce Development Policy and Systems, UNITE-LA.

Check out the latest edition of our Systems Change Spotlight! Read about our team’s efforts to extend the L.A. Region K-16 Collaborative grant and learn more about other important systems change efforts across the L.A. region: bit.ly/4m1DUdT

(1/3) UNITE-LA, convener of the L.A. Region K-16 Collaborative, is delighted that @CAgovernor Newsom and the CA Legislature included a no-cost extension of the Regional K-16 Education Collaborative Grant Program in this year’s budget.

(2/3) Thank you, @CAgovernor Newsom, Speaker Rivas and @CASenateProTem McGuire, for recognizing the importance and impact of the 13 collaboratives across the state. We are excited to continue working with our education, workforce and employer partners in L.A. County...

(3/3)...over the next three years to close gaps in postsecondary attainment and employment.

For more information about our efforts to build health care, engineering and computer science career pathways, please visit losangelesk16.org.

(1/2) Our co-sponsored legislation #AB753 (Garcia) now heads to the Senate Human Services Committee for a hearing on July 7! 🚼 Share your support of this critical legislation for #babies and young children by submitting a letter to the Committee Chair by Tues., July 1, at noon.

(2/2) 📝 Access our support letter template for AB 753 including detailed instructions on submitting your letter.

(1/3) UNITE-LA stands shoulder to shoulder with our Board Member Angelica Salas and @CHIRLA in defense of immigrant communities.

(2/3) At a time when fear is being used as a weapon, CHIRLA stands firm in its mission to protect and uplift immigrants, refugees, and working families. Their work reflects the values Los Angeles is built on—equity, dignity, and opportunity for all.

(3/3) We are proud to stand with CHIRLA. We encourage our partners and community to support their vital work. #StandWithCHIRLA

(1/2) Thank you to Assemblymember David Alvarez (AD-80), Chair of Subcommittee No. 3 on Education Finance, and Edgar Cabral, Deputy Legislative Analyst: K-12 Education, California Legislative Analyst’s Office, for joining UNITE-LA's Education Means Business webinar and...

(2/2) ...addressing the current situation in California in addition to sharing context and insight into California’s current and fiscal outlook and its impacts. If you missed the live session, please watch a recording here: youtu.be/WVjkOOySm10