As part of her continuous efforts to address homelessness, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has announced a new program called CareerConnect that would give previously homeless Angelenos the necessary employment training and internet skills. The initiative, which was made possible by a $250,000 Comcast Digital Equity Award funding, aims to expand on the city’s previous achievements in providing integrated services to combat homelessness. CareerConnect will build on the success of the Inside Safe program, which has already helped more than 100 participants find jobs, according to a statement from Mayor Bass’ office.
The grant aims to advance digital inclusivity and workforce preparation as part of the U.S. Conference of Mayors Talent for Tomorrow: Digital Equity Challenge. According to Mayor Bass, “These results are possible because of strong partnerships that create opportunities for the City to deliver services in new ways.” In a statement provided by the mayor’s office, she also expressed gratitude to Comcast and the Conference for making the training possible, which will give Angelenos “the computer and online skills needed to thrive.”
The combination of corporate assistance and municipal initiatives highlights the value of public-private collaborations in addressing social challenges. As stated in an announcement about the initiative, “Mayor Bass is investing in economic development that lifts people up instead of leaving them behind,” said Tom Cochran, CEO and Executive Director of the U.S. Conference of Mayors. Alan Goldsmith, vice president of Comcast Business, congratulated them and emphasized how important it is to equip people with the digital tools they need for modern work.
Beyond simply offering housing, CareerConnect is a stepping stone to stable employment; 400 formerly homeless people have already received one-on-one job coaching through the City’s Job Connectors program. Residents of Inside Safe have applied for more than 500 jobs as part of this effort, creating a path from housing uncertainty to work preparedness. HACLA’s Chief Strategic Development Officer, Jenny Scanlin, informed the mayor’s office that the funding for CareerConnect will allow them to extend their Digital Ambassador Program, which was previously designed for housed people, to accommodate those moving into stable housing.
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