SOLA Foundation

The SoLa Tech & Entrepreneurship Center trains and inspires the next generation of Black and brown tech and entertainment leaders from South Los Angeles. Youth can explore four career pathways: Technology, Arts/Media/Entertainment, Entrepreneurship, and Esports/Video Game Design through after-school programming during Fall, Winter, and Spring sessions. The center provides a safe learning facility with tutoring, coaching, mentorship, tech resources, and student-led club development opportunities. Programs serve grades 3-12 with structured classes and open play days for gaming and creative exploration.

Al Wooten JR. Youth Center

After-school programs, tutoring, mentorship, arts, and recreation for youth. The program offer summer camps, leadership training, sports league, and STEM learning. This program is aimed towards families in Watts and South LA.

Vermont Slauson Economic Development Corporation (VSEDC)

VSEDC empowers South LA communities through economic development, business education, and access to capital. The organization operates the Best Buy Teen Tech Center and AT&T Connected Learning Center, providing youth ages 13-18 with access to cutting-edge technology, coding workshops, digital media training, and mentorship opportunities. Young people can participate in hands-on programs focused on technology skills, entrepreneurship, and workforce readiness. VSEDC creates pathways for youth to explore careers in tech and business while supporting their academic and professional growth.

PeacePlayers Los Angeles

PeacePlayers uses basketball to teach leadership, and teamwork to youth from ages 8-18. The programs offered through peaceplayers include basketball leagues, skill-building workshops and mentorship opportunities. Individuals learn valuable life skills when they engage in strucutred sports play. This organization also builds a sense of community through team connection for local youth within the South LA region.

Young Musicians Foundation

Young Musicians Foundation provides music education and performance opportunities. The organization offers private lessons, ensemble training, college preparation support, and scholarship opportunities to students ages 5-18. Students receive mentorship from professional musicians and perform at prestigious venues across LA.

YO-Watts youthSource Center

YO-Watts Youthsource Center provides education and employment resources to youth and young adults (14-24). Service include career counseling, job readiness workshops, paid internships, mentoring, and professional development.

Archdiocesan Youth Employment Services (AYES) – Youth Services

AYES provides comprehensive workforce development services for youth ages 14-24 through the Youth@Work Program and Youth WIOA Program. The programs offer paid work-based learning experiences, work readiness training, academic and career development, and placement in employment opportunities that provide career pathways and self-sufficient wages. Priority is given to vulnerable youth populations including school dropouts, foster youth, homeless youth, LGBTQ youth, pregnant/parenting teens, and those with disabilities. Youth receive individualized career services, training, supportive services, and follow-up support to help them achieve self-sufficiency and long-term career success in high-growth industries.

Harold Robinson Foundation- Camp Ubuntu

Camp Ubuntu give Kids From Marginalized Communities An Outlet They Deserve. Their mission is to improve young lives by creating access to personal development opportunities, resources, and supportive adult relationships that result in a positive impact in our most marginalized communities. They believe that every student deserves to be seen, heard, and to know their inherent worth & potential. Camp Ubuntu works with marginalized under-resourced schools.

Atwork X LA

ArtworxLA provides students with a long-term, sequential arts program that inspires them to stay in school, evolve as unique individuals, and flourish as creative adults.

Journey 2 Success

Journey 2 Success mission is to strengthen the foundation of communities by providing community-based services to gain skills, knowledge, and confidence to reach their highest potential to function in society. J2S vision is to empower and inspire members of underserved communities with valuable resources, support, and opportunities to create their own individual, dynamic life plan, and support them in formulating and achieving their goals that will lead to productive lives.