On April 28th, EWDD and Workforce Development Board staff joined youth, educators, and community leaders at the 2025 Crossroads Policy Forum, held at Los Angeles Trade Tech College. This transformative gathering aimed to re-engage marginalized youth through the lens of mental wellness, equipping practitioners with actionable tools to create lasting change. More than just a conference, the forum served as a
Amy Tran, owner of Yue Wa Market , was the first Chinatown-based participant in the Healthy Markets LA (HMLA) program run by the LA Food Policy Council. Tran, who has never had formal business training, shared that running a grocery store has been a learning experience primarily shaped by trial and error. The HMLA program has
On April 10th, the Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD), in collaboration with Councilmember Tim McOsker’s Office , the Harbor Occupational Center, and the Harbor, Southeast, West, and Watts WorkSource Centers, successfully hosted the Harbor Regional Connect LA Job Fair. This
EWDD General Manager, Carolyn Hull , sat down for an LA Currents interview with LA Cityview 35 host, Ann Pulice, to discuss how EWDD develops, delivers, and promotes programs and initiatives that support small businesses, youth development, and
Over the weekend of March 30th, the City of Los Angeles Workforce Development Board , in collaboration with REDF , Goodwill , and Chrysalis , co-facilitated an engaging breakout session at the National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB) Conference in Washington, D.C. This session attracted
The EWDD Rapid Response Team is committed to providing free, immediate, on-site support to businesses and employees impacted by downsizing or plant closures. This vital service aims to ease the transition for affected individuals and organizations by offering accessible resources during challenging times.
In collaboration with the Mayor’s Office of Economic Opportunity (MOEO) , the City of Los Angeles hosted four impactful Hire LA Day events to connect young Angelenos to meaningful employment opportunities through the Hire LA’s Youth program. These events took place at
On March 17th, the Economic and Workforce Development Department leadership team joined Councilmember Tim McOsker, Managed Career Solutions Executive Director Philip Starr, LA Harbor College President Dr. Luis Dorado, and a host of workforce development partners to celebrate the grand opening of two pivotal centers now co-located at
Michelle Jordan, founder of Shellie’s Sweets and Vegan Treats , has always nurtured a deep passion for baking. Her kitchen served as a creative haven where she refined her skills and delighted friends and family with her creations. In 2024, Jordan took a bold step forward by transforming
Empowering LA Youth Through Tech Training: Per Scholas at Boyle Heights Technology YouthSource Center Per Scholas , a nationally acclaimed program, is making a transformative impact by offering free, technology-driven training to young adults aged 18–24. Through its satellite location at the Boyle Heights Technology YouthSource Center, this
