YWCA-Digital Learning Academy - REDF

Our Vision
- Our VisionAn economy that works. for everyone.
- Who We BackWe partner with social entrepreneurs to amplify the success of their businesses and the people they employ.
- How We Do ItWe help our enterprises grow further, faster through a combination of capital, capacity building, and community support.
- ImpactOur partnership accelerates the growth and impact of the enterprises we back.
- InsightsWe evaluate what works and share our learnings to spark action for policy and systems change.
Our Work
- Our WorkWe invest in businesses that reveal and reinforce the talent of people breaking through barriers to employment.
- AcceleratorA five-month cohort-based learning experience for leaders of early-stage enterprises to springboard growth.
- Growth PortfolioA multi-year investment in growth-stage employment social enterprises to help them scale sustainably.
- Impact InvestingFlexible loan capital for employment social entrepreneurs whose lived expertise is their collateral.
- Gov. Partnerships & PolicyAdvocacy and public sector partnerships to advance the field.
- CommunityCurated space and resources to help our social enterprise partners connect, grow, and lead.
- WorkshopREDFworkshop is an open, free virtual capacity building toolbox to help you build, grow, and sustain high-impact employment social enterprises.
Investments
About
- AboutWe envision a thriving and inclusive society where all people have the jobs and the support they need to realize their full potential.
- Mission & CultureIt’s not just what we do, it’s how we do it that matters.
- Our PeopleWe’re a motley crew of leaders and learners dedicated to building an economy that works. For everyone.
- CareersKnowing your work is improving lives is not the only benefit of the job. View opportunities to join our team.
- Farber FellowshipGrad students bring cutting-edge skills and passion to help employment social enterprises reach their full potential.
- SupportersOur generous funders and individual donors make this work possible.
- HistorySince 1997, REDF has been using business as a force for good.
- FinancialsREDF achieves the highest levels of accountability and transparency.
News

YWCA-Digital Learning Academy

YWCA Greater Los Angeles and Xerox of Southern California have partnered strategically to offer the YWCA Greater Los Angeles Digital Learning Academy. This social enterprise venture for YWCA Greater Los Angeles will be located at the Hollywood Studio Club, a building with a rich history that has been operated by the YWCA Greater Los Angeles since 1926. This fully equipped, digital print shop includes the necessary tools to offer an employment path through which students can become digital craftsmen and features customized curriculum based on Xerox’s “School to Career” program.

Target Population: Unemployed, Underemployed, High School Graduates, Foster Youth, Veterans

Eligibility: Must be Age 18-39

Industry/Positions: Print Operator, Project Management, Office Administration, Customer Services, Sales, 3D Operators, Graphics Assistant

Transitional Duration: 12 months

Location(s): Hollywood

Intake Address: 1215 Lodi St., Los Angeles, CA 90038

Contact: Sheila Wiley, sheila.wiley@ywcagla.org, (213) 516-3515

Districts/Area: City Council District 13, County Supervisor District 3, Service Planning Area 4

Milestones

2017: LA:RISE Partner

Populations Served

Location

California