Changemakers LA Episode #10: Providing the Skills Needed for Quality Jobs

For our 10th Changemakers LA episode, we explore the work we are doing to address the skills gap in low income communities through our Bridges to Career Opportunities (BCO) program. This program meets the need of supplying skilled workers for local companies who have job openings that are hard to fill due to the advanced skills needed. It also provides a pathway for local residents to seize these high earning job opportunities. We are so proud to have Citi Foundation partner with us and support this work.

Our guests joining us for this episode are:

• Cassie Woods, Manager of Financial Empowerment Programs for Youth Policy Institute (YPI)
• Daria Sheehan, Senior Program Officer for Citi Foundation

In this episode, you will learn:

1. Why the BCO program is a priority for Citi Foundation

2. How our partner, YPI, is helping folks obtain living wage jobs in the tech and construction industries

3. The tools YPI is utilizing to help people overcome barriers as they move into these lucrative industries