YouthSource City Partnerships
YouthSource City Partnerships
Background
In an effort to address the dropout rate, the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) and the City of Los Angeles Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD) collaborated to develop a comprehensive dropout recovery model. Established in 2012, the City Partnership program serves youth, ages 16-24 with a focus on school re-engagement and work experience opportunities. LAUSD Pupil Services and Attendance (PSA) Counselors are co-located at 14 YouthSource Centers (YSC) and three America’s Job Center of California (AJCC) to provide comprehensive services that aim to address barriers that impede school attendance and academic achievement.
Purpose
- Re-engage out-of-school youth in an educational setting
- Prepare youth for the workforce
- Link to programs and resources through the YouthSource system, community agencies, and LAUSD
Program Services
- Outreach to schools, community agencies to identify non-graduates and link eligible youth to services and resources
- Conduct educational assessments and develop educational plans
- School placement and advocacy for school enrollment
- Support students in obtaining their high school diploma or high school equivalency certificate
- Summer Youth Employment for youth ages 14 – 24
- Link students to job readiness program and training in order to support their transition in to the workforce
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Los Angeles Performance Partnership Pilot (LAP3)
Background
The Los Angeles Performance Partnership Pilot (LAP3) was launched in 2015 as part of a federal initiative to address the needs of disconnected youth between the ages of 16–24 who are not in school or employed.
LAP3 is a collaborative effort involving:
- City and County of Los Angeles
- Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), including Pupil Services as a key partner
- Los Angeles Community College District
- Local Cal State Universities (CSU 5)
- Over 50 public, philanthropic, and community-based organizations
The initiative aims to coordinate and integrate education, workforce, housing, and social services to improve outcomes for this vulnerable population.
Goals
- Reduce youth disconnection by 32,000 by 2028
- Transform service delivery systems to better support disconnected youth
- Improve access to education, employment, housing, and health services
Services and Activities
- Regional LAP3 Meetings: Organizing and facilitating cross-sector collaboration
- Training and Technical Assistance: For providers of educational rights, youth development, and specialized programs
- Resource Distribution: Sharing calendars, flyers, and materials related to Opportunity Youth
- Needs Assessment and Cross-Collaboration: Identifying gaps and aligning resources
- Partnership Development: Engaging agencies to support specialized student populations
Resources
SSAS Social Media Feeds
PSA Director
Rudy Gomez
Address:
333 S. Beaudry Ave., 29th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90017
YouthSource Partnership Program Coordinator
Address:
333 S. Beaudry Ave., 29th
Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90017