Policy makes the possible plausible

To create systemic change, REDF and its community of entrepreneurs informs and influences policymakers on the federal, state, and local levels to invest in employment social enterprise as key to building a more inclusive economy. We do so through a national and California-based coalition called Resourcing Employment Social Enterprises Together (or RESET), unlocking the wisdom of our collective (with a national membership at 70+ strong) to expand our reach to folks hit hardest by systemic and structural barriers to employment.

National Policy Agenda

California State Policy Agenda

Policy and Advocacy Highlights

California Senate Bill 990

Removes barriers for individuals on parole or probation to access job training

California Assembly Bill 628

Ensures the workforce system is more inclusive and equitable, and names ESEs to the Breaking Barriers to Employment Initiative

California Senate Bill 779

Defines and names ESEs and worker cooperatives among the recognized “earn and learn” programs under the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (HR 3684)

Encourages the US Department of Transportation to lean into their racial equity and workforce goals

California Assembly Concurrent Resolution 50

Improves equity and access to workforce development and quality jobs for all Californians

California Assembly Bill 2762

Expands contracting preferences to include Social Enterprises and Disabled Veterans Businesses

California Assembly Bill 415

Expands use of CalFresh for education and training to contract directly with ESEs

Clean California Initiative (Investments in ESEs)

Creates an estimated 15,000 jobs including for ESEs

California Regional Initiative for Social Enterprises

Nation’s first statewide investment of $25M to scale employment social enterprises

More Policy Highlights

Ensures survivors of domestic violence and women experiencing homelessness have access to services

California Senate Bill 914

Senator Susan Rubio. Signed into law September 29, 2022.

Removes licensing barriers for individuals with a criminal record to operate or manage facilities

California Assembly Bill 1720

Author: Assemblymember Chris Holden. Signed into law September 28, 2022.

ESEs are innovative, evidence-based approaches that train employees while earning a paycheck. Offering skills training and employment together is one of the best ways to strengthen our economy long-term.

Through innovative and collaborative partnerships, we can support our most vulnerable residents and provide hope for a better future. That is why I’m proud to continue my support for LA:RISE.

By combining jobs, training, and services, ESEs are helping to ensure that all Angelenos have access to economic opportunity, housing, and safe communities.

Senator Josh BeckerD-Peninsula

Supervisor Hilda SolisLA County Board of Supervisors, First District

Mayor Karen BassCity of Los Angeles

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