Welcome to the Workforce Development Board

The City of Los Angeles Workforce Development Board annually manages $100 million in funds to build the LA economy and improve the quality of life for every community member.
Newsletter
WDB Newsletter

The newsletters contain important announcements, key updates, upcoming events and board meetings from the City of LA Workforce Development Board. All the editions will be available online. Don't miss out, request to be added to the mailing list today!

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AdvantAGE LA
AdvantAGE LA

The AdvantAGE LA plan highlights actionable solutions for older workers to access equitable employment and for employers to capitalize on these opportunities. There is also a social media awareness toolkit to support for age-inclusive workforce practices.

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Draft Workforce Development Plans for 2025-2028
Workforce Development Plans

The draft 2025-2028 Local and Regional Workforce Plans are available for public review. These plans define employment, training and supportive services for job seekers, dislocated workers, youth and young adults, which work to with regional workforce goals.

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LA:RISE
LA:RISE Program

LA:RISE (LA Regional Initiative for Social Enterprise) is a collaborative initiative connecting workforce agencies, social enterprises, and supportive services to help individuals with significant employment barriers secure jobs and build sustainable careers.

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ProcureLA
ProcureLA

The Procure LA Program provides free services and resources to equip small businesses with the knowledge and tools needed to acquire City contracts. This is a unique opportunity to seize opportunities in anticipation of the many major upcoming sporting events.

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Legacy Business
Legacy Business Program

The Legacy Business initiative is designed to support the patronage and sustainability of deep-rooted small businesses by fostering economic empowerment through tangible benefits such as digital marketing, modern B2C business model, and access to capital and grants.

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Employers & Business

BusinessSource Centers help local businesses, entrepreneurs and developers through a variety of services
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Job Seekers

WorkSource centers are located across LA City specifically designed to help our community members find and stay employed
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Youth

YouthSource Centers help our young people with education, skills training and career guidance at every stage of their path
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