25 January 2025
On December 2nd, local leaders from EWDD WorkSource partner Coalition for Responsible Community Development (CRCD) , the City of Los Angeles, and Los Angeles County gathered at L.A. Trade-Tech College to celebrate a $20 million federal investment from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The funding will be used towards the
25 January 2025
On December 11th, Mayor Bass visited Fresh Start Healthy Meals, Inc. , a small business that supplies healthy meals to students in Los Angeles. At Fresh Start, the team makes meals from scratch, assembles packaging, and ships- all from under one roof. Fresh Start’s CEOs, Juan Carlos Saucedo and Veronica Alcaraz, welcomed
25 January 2025
On December 11th, EWDD’s annual BusinessSource Centers (BSC) and partners meeting was held at the USC Credit Union. For their exceptional performance throughout the year, BSC operators Initiating Change in Our Neighborhoods (ICON) , Managed Career Solutions (MCS) , and Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE) received
3 December 2024
On November 19th, Mayor Bass announced the launch of the CareerConnect program , an initiative to support formerly unhoused Angelenos with
3 December 2024
On October 18th, twenty-one participants culminated from Southeast LA WorkSource Center’s HireLAX Construction Training Program at LA Southwest College. This 8-week training program prepares participants for a career in construction, including enrollment in a union apprenticeship program or
3 December 2024
On November 9th, Council District 3’s Office hosted a Silicosis Community Forum event to inform stone fabrication workers and their families, advocates, and local decision makers about Silicosis , a respiratory disease predominantly impacting
3 December 2024
On October 24, 2024, the LA:RISE program celebrated 10 years of impactful collaboration between City of LA EWDD, REDF , LA County Department of Economic Opportunity , social enterprises, and workforce agencies. This event celebrated the efforts of enrolling over 9,500 adults and youth facing high barriers to
3 December 2024
On October 10th at the 2024 Sports and Entertainment Supplier Diversity Summit, Mayor Karen Bass announced the launch of the ProcureLA program in a room filled with over 1,500 entrepreneurial Angelenos waiting to hear how they could acquire a City contract. In
26 September 2024
EWDD administers five incubators in the City, including Grid110 , a non-profit dedicated to creating pathways to success for early-stage entrepreneurs. Grid110 offers the PledgeLA Founders Fund, a program for Black and Latinx entrepreneurs who face systemic barriers when seeking capital for their companies. The following are the success stories of two Hispanic business owners who completed the program.
26 September 2024
As we commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month, it’s essential to recognize the outstanding work of individuals who contribute to the vibrancy and success of our community. Meet four exceptional City of Los Angeles Economic and Workforce Development Department staffers who embody dedication, passion, and resilience. Join us in celebrating these remarkable people as we honor their contributions and continue to build a more inclusive and prosperous Los Angeles.
