What is the WDB?

from building businesses to helping the unemployed find jobs to getting our young people on the right path
the WDB is here for every Angeleno

WDB Services

Providing a Blueprint for Success

helping every Angeleno achieve their dreams

About the WDB

Board and Committee Meetings

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Meeting Calendar

Welcome to the Workforce Development Board

The City of Los Angeles Workforce Development Board annually manages more than $50 million in public funds to build the LA economy and improve the quality of life for every community member.

Draft Local Workforce Plan

The WDB has posted a draft version of the 2025-2028 Local Workforce Plan for a thirty-day Public Comment period to solicit community input. The Local Plan guides workforce development through objectives addressing poverty, promoting equity, and fostering income mobility.

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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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Entrepreneur Training Program

The LApreneur program provides aspiring and existing business owners access to free resources and tools that build a foundation to start, grow, and succeed. Fill out the 2024-25 Interest Form and participate in future cohorts.

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Legacy Business Program

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

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LA Optimized 2.0

LA Optimized 2.0 is an innovative program dedicated to boosting the visibility and impact of businesses within the City of Los Angeles through digital marketing resources. The team helps businesses to build and strengthen their digital presence at no cost!

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JEDI Zones

The Jobs and Economic Development Incentive (JEDI) Zones program provides economic development in underserved LA communities by promoting and expanding local businesses, resulting in greater employment opportunities, and more financially secure communities.

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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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Annual Plans

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Meetings

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Reports

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Committees

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Board Members

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What We Do

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Empowering L.A. Communities

The WDB works tirelessly to help entrepreneurs and established businesses be successful, to assist any Angeleno who wants a career, and to ensure that our youth have a promising future.

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