L.A. Youth at Work

UNITE-LA is on a mission to offer 2,022 entry-level jobs and internships to youth this year through our L.A. Youth at Work programming.

UNITE-LA's L.A. Youth at Work (LAYAW) program annually supports 100+ companies who, combined, offer more than 2,000 entry-level jobs and internships to students, ages 16-24, throughout Los Angeles.

Join us in offering employment and career opportunities to local youth.

We can help you diversify and broaden your candidate pool by sharing your job postings with our network of youth. This is an opportunity to improve your diversity and inclusion programs and reach a whole new talent pool.

Part-Time or Full-Time Positions

LAYAW prepares youth for the workplace and works with employers to refer candidates and make appropriate youth/employer matches.

Internships

LAYAW aids in developing and supporting employers' internship programs throughout the employment experience and over time.

Sponsorships

Not currently hiring or don't have paid internship opportunities? Consider sponsoring an intern. LAYAW will recognize your company's contribution and offer a subsidized internship with a local business partner.

Commit to hiring L.A.'s youth and share your job postings with us in 2022!

Sign up here, and you'll receive information on how to disseminate job openings and recruit quality candidates from our diverse talent pipeline for FREE. We look forward to sharing your available opportunities with our community.

Share your job postings and access our diverse, motivated talent pipeline for free.

UNITE-LA's L.A. Youth at Work program is respected by more than 150 companies who appreciate the quality of our candidates, including:

L.A. Youth at Work (LAYAW) is a business liaison through UNITE-LA for L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti’s HIRE LA’s Youth initiative, connecting young adults with employers.