What began as an opportunity to earn money over summer became laughs and memories being shared over orange juice and bagels. Hire LA’s Youth Culmination Breakfast, brought a celebratory end to the four-week summer program, which provided over 50 local high school and community college participants, their first real world work experience. The work experience…Continue Reading Summer Job Leads to New Perspective
The City of Los Angeles’ My Figueroa Project to enhance the pedestrian, cyclist and transit rider experience. A bright green bike lane between the sidewalk and parked cars. Traffic lights with arrows, pedestrians and bicycle silhouettes. These are all new additions brought to you by the My Figueroa Project. The intent of the project, which…Continue Reading How to Navigate MyFig
Canoeing, horseback riding, archery and arts and crafts are among the highlights of USC’s popular student-run summer camp. But outdoor adventures are just the start….Continue Reading After 70 years, Troy Camp still thrills and nurtures local kids
All 118 seniors from the Class of 2018 are college-bound, matching the 100 percent graduation and college acceptance rate of the first two USC Hybrid High senior classes…Continue Reading 100 percent of USC Hybrid High seniors graduate — and are going to college — for third year in a row
Renaissance Academy students also get urban planning lessons from Trojans drawn to community engagement and youth empowerment…Continue Reading Teens tout East L.A. transit and the region’s rich history
Her long-range plan: Use her USC education to create permanent housing for former foster and probation youth, providing them a base as they enter adulthood…Continue Reading Cherished Hands meeting at USC to build up foster youth for success
USC’s efforts in the community include help from health care professionals who already work with residents…Continue Reading Es Tiempo campaign raises awareness of cervical cancer prevention among Latinas
Chemistry whiz Ryan Lopez wants to become the role model he never had growing up in South Los Angeles…Continue Reading For this Los Angeles student, USC offered the path to a better life
William and Leslie McMorrow’s donation endows the Neighborhood Academic Initiative, ensuring ongoing support for future generations of promising students in South and East Los Angeles….Continue Reading USC’s life-changing college-prep program for local youth receives transformative gift
After a morning of painting, building, cleaning, and community engagement–volunteers left teachers and preschoolers with an upgraded learning facility….Continue Reading Spring has Sprung at USC Headstart