Our Programs
Four pathways to skills, work, and opportunity
Each of our program areas addresses a specific barrier — and together, they create a complete pathway from first skill to lasting employment.
Digital Skills Education
In today's economy, digital literacy is no longer optional — it's a baseline requirement for most employment. Yet many adults in Los Angeles have never had structured access to digital skills training.
Our digital skills education program covers everything from the most foundational computer basics to intermediate tools used in everyday workplace settings.
Keyboard and mouse proficiency, using browsers, managing files, and staying safe online.
Writing professional emails, managing an inbox, and communicating clearly in digital work environments.
Hands-on practice with documents, spreadsheets, and presentation tools used in most workplace settings.
Navigating job boards, setting up professional profiles, and applying for positions online effectively.
Practical Skill Development
Employers consistently report that they need workers who are not just technically qualified but career-ready: able to communicate professionally, problem-solve, collaborate, and show up reliably.
Our practical skill development program focuses on the skills that make candidates competitive — the kind that don't show up on a transcript but matter enormously on the job.
Workplace writing, speaking with confidence, and adapting communication style to different professional settings.
Practical frameworks for addressing workplace challenges, thinking independently, and contributing meaningfully to teams.
Professionalism, workplace norms, time management, and the soft skills that lead to long-term career success.
As we grow, we develop training pathways aligned to in-demand sectors in the Los Angeles economy.
Employment Resources
Knowing that resources exist and being able to effectively use them are two different things. We help people understand and navigate the full landscape of employment resources available to them in Los Angeles.
From job search platforms to resume support to interview preparation, we provide practical guidance and direct connections to vetted, free resources.
Help crafting resumes, cover letters, and job applications that stand out to employers and applicant tracking systems.
Practice interviews, guidance on common questions, and coaching on how to present your experience with confidence.
Guidance on accessing LA's network of WorkSource Centers, which offer free career services, training, and employer connections.
Introduction and guided use of CalJOBS and other public platforms where vetted employers post open positions.
Workforce Opportunity
Skills and readiness are necessary — but they're not sufficient on their own. People also need connections: to employers, to training pathways, to programs that create real career opportunities.
Our workforce opportunity work focuses on building bridges between skilled, job-ready individuals and the employers and programs that can help them take the next step.
Partnerships with employers who are actively seeking skilled, motivated workers from the communities we serve.
Connections to public and nonprofit workforce development programs that offer additional training, support, and career pathways.
Referrals to youth-specific programs including Youth@Work, which connects young people in LA County to paid employment opportunities.
We don't just help people get hired — we support their longer-term development and career progression over time.
The Full Pathway
How our programs work together
Our four program areas are designed to work as an integrated pathway — each building on the last.
Build Digital Foundations
We start with digital literacy — the baseline that unlocks access to modern employment tools, online training, and job search platforms.
Develop Career-Ready Skills
With a digital foundation in place, we build the practical, employer-valued skills that make candidates competitive and career-ready.
Access Employment Resources
Skilled and ready, individuals get direct access to the employment resources, platforms, and services that help them find and land a job.
Connect to Real Opportunity
Finally, we make the connections — to employers, programs, and career pathways — that turn preparation into meaningful, sustained employment.