Reports

A Blueprint for Employing, Retaining, and Advancing Older Workers Across LA

In an era characterized by rapid change and evolving job markets, the marginalization of Older Workers frequently sidelines individuals who possess invaluable experience and expertise. With a shrinking pool of skilled workers, businesses cannot afford to overlook the wealth of skills older employees offer.

AdvantAGE LA offers actionable recommendations for employers to capitalize on these opportunities, facilitating upskilling, reskilling, and the exploration of new career pathways for employees of all ages. By investing in Older Workers’ continued growth and development, businesses can retain valuable institutional knowledge and expertise while fostering a culture of lifelong learning for employees of all ages.

AdvantAGE LA also provides recommendations for municipalities, service providers, community-based organizations, and education and training providers needed to support Older Workers. By fostering age-inclusive workplaces and investing in the growth and development of employees across all stages of their careers, we can unlock the full potential of our workforce.

Older Adults already represent a significant part of the regional labor force, having outpaced the City’s general population over the past decade. They are working later into retirement, driven by a combination of inflation, uncertainties around economic safety net programs, and an intrinsic desire to remain involved in the workforce. These workers are highly competent and able to meet the demands of modern work.

AdvantAGE LA: A Blueprint for Employing, Retaining, and Advancing Older Workers Across LA

The Local and Regional Workforce Development Plans outline workforce development strategies and are separated into Local Workforce Development Plans and the Los Angeles Basin Region’s Workforce Development Plan.

Required by law, all Workforce Development Boards must develop a Local Workforce Development Plan. The Local Plans define employment, training and supportive services for jobseekers, dislocated workers, youth and young adults. Local Plans are in effect for a four year period and are subject to biannual modifications. All Local Plans must align with the State of California Workforce Development Board's Strategic State Plan for California's Workforce Investment system and are subject to any biannual modification requirements.

The Los Angeles Basin Regional Workforce Development Plan is also required by law and it defines broad strategic goals to ensure the regional workforce system meets the needs of employers and priority growth sectors of the regional economy, is inclusive to all jobseekers and uses pathway strategies and training to build a skilled and competitive workforce. Officially titled the Los Angeles Basin Regional Planning Unit, this collaborative is comprised of the seven Workforce Development Boards within Los Angeles County.

• Local Workforce Plan, Program Years 2021-2024
  8 April 2022


• Local Workforce Plan Biennial Modification
  24 February 2023




• Los Angeles Basin Regional Planning Unit
  • Regional Plan 2021-2024
  
  
  • Regional Workforce Development Plan 2017-2020 and Regional Workforce Development Plan 2019-2021 Two-Year Modifications



• WIOA Local Workforce Development Plans
  • WIOA Local Workforce Development Plans - 2017-2020 and WIOA Local Workforce Development Plans Biennial Modification 2019-20
  
  

Special reports from the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce and partnering organizations, including Beacon Economics.

LA Chamber Website - News and Publications

The Economic Roundtable is a nonprofit organization that focuses on analyzing economic, social, and environmental conditions.

Review current publications and projects at EconomicRT.org

The Center for a Competitive Workforce connects industry with colleges, to streamline the process for businesses that are hiring, and give you the first look at our region’s highest performing students.

The LA County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) is a nonprofit, public-benefit organization that seeks to guide economic development. LAEDC collaborates with all stakeholders in the region including education, business, and government.

To see the latest economic reports for the Los Angeles Region, please visit the LAEDC website at LAEDC.org.

The TransLatin@ Coalition has done advocacy work across the US to ensure the voices of Trans Latinas are heard. The TransLatina Coalition’s sole purpose is to address the unique and specific challenges and needs of Trans Latinas who live in the United States. Working with policy makers and supporting organizations we find solutions to our unique needs and create structural changes to better our quality of life.

• Transforming the Workplace: Los Angeles Trans and Gender Nonconforming Workplace Assessment Report
  2018
  This report was funded through the City of Los Angeles Workforce Development Board in partnership with The TransLatin@ Coalition, Special Service for Groups and the California State University Northridge.

Current Labor Force, Employment and Unemployment Numbers for the Nation, the State of California, Los Angeles County, and the City of Los Angeles. Also includes unemployment percentage rates.

• California EDD Labor Market Info

California’s life science industry provides nearly 1.3 million jobs in the state, with economic activity generating a total of $346 billion in 2018. Biocom’s annual California Economic Impact Reports provide key economic, demographic, and industry performance data and analysis for the Life Science industry in the state and selected sub-state regions.

Review regional fact sheets and Data Books at BIOCOM.org

California State University Northridge has a Comprehensive Online Library providing free, open access to scholarly work and reports for the larger workforce, researchers and community. Below are a list of reports related to Los Angeles workforce, the WorkSource System and the local economy.