Los Angeles Urban League

Education:Project Ready:Project Ready provides academic enrichment support, socio-emotional education, and college and career readiness for Los Angeles County youth. The program serviced 88 participants exceeding a target of 75.Biz Camp:Biz Camp is a 4-week entrepreneurship summer camp where students develop business ideas and turn them into reality through planning, analysis, and real-world application. The program serviced 42 participants exceeding a target of 40.Biz Institute:Biz Institute is a yearlong advanced class of Biz Camp. Students engage in a curriculum that teaches traditional business start-up skills and provides support for regional entrepreneurship competitions. The program serviced 30 participants exceeding a target of 25.Oceanography:Through a partnership with UC San Diego and Scripps College, the schools host a 5-day residential science program for High School students, igniting curiosity about the Earth Ocean system through a fun-filled campus experience. The program serviced 35 participants.Black High School Graduation:The Los Angeles Urban Leagues Black High School Graduation honors graduates with scholarships, student spotlights, celebrity guests, social media influencers, and notable cultural, political, and academic leaders. The program serviced 420 participants exceeding a target of 250.Total education program expenses were $524,394.

Workforce:Construction Career Academy:The Los Angeles Urban League works in partnership with SoCalGas, the Southern California Building Trades Association, and other construction trade and utility unions to increase community access to apprenticeship programs. The program serviced 83 participants exceeding a target of 50.Healthcare Workforce:In partnership with UCLA Health, our Medical Assistance Certification program offers trainees the opportunity to become certified Medical Assistants in 12 months and guarantees job placement at one of UCLAs nine hospital and clinical sites. The program serviced 22 participants.Backstage Careers:Backstage Careers provides training and job opportunities for individuals who are interested in working Behind the Scenes jobs: technical crew roles in production for film, television, and live events.Career Fairs and Corporate Recruiting Events:These events connect job seekers with employers, offering job placement services and partnering with local businesses to identify job opportunities. Ongoing services include resume building, interview preparation, and networking assistance. The Career Fairs serviced 702 participants exceeding a target of 500. Corporate Recruiting events engaged 189 participants exceeding a target of 150.Upskilling:Upskilling provides individualized career counseling and coaching services to assist job seekers in navigating the job market, identifying their strengths and interests, setting career goals, and developing effective job search strategies. The program serviced 302 participants exceeding a target of 250.Total workforce program expenses were $516,370.