Career Pathways to Good Jobs

Securing a strong future for Los Angeles means ensuring that young adults have clear and supported pathways into high quality, family supporting jobs. 

Connecting the Dots to
High-Quality Jobs

Ensuring that young people have clear and supported pathways into jobs that provide security and mobility is essential for L.A.’s prosperity and vitality. We support programs and partnerships that help young people move from education into employment and collaborate with post-secondary institutions and employers to promote a thriving ecosystem that facilitates career-readiness.

Work-Based Learning 

Apprenticeships, paid internships and other work-based learning opportunities turn career preparation into real-world experience. Participants can earn while they learn, apply their skills on the job and build the confidence and connections that often open doors to good careers. Employers also help shape programs around the skills they need, creating stronger pathways into high-demand fields.

A Thriving Workforce Ecosystem 

High-quality career pathways cannot grow through isolated programs alone. They require schools, colleges, employers, public agencies and community organizations to work together. We invest in the intermediaries and partnerships that coordinate these efforts, strengthen program quality and help effective models reach more Angelenos – especially in fields with strong opportunities for economic advancement, including technology, aerospace and healthcare.

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Compton Community Health Professions Partnership

This novel partnership is training Compton students in healthcare starting in middle school by establishing an integrated community-rooted pipeline with K-12, higher education and local employers.

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