PATHWAYS TO PARITY

The Youth Action Project launched a collaborative effort to understand how to improve inequities the Black community in the IE faces in accessing quality jobs, career mobility, business ownership and wealth building opportunities. 

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Bienestar’s work included:

 

• Conducting research to analyze the local, regional, and state landscape for economic and workforce development in clean energy, transportation, cybersecurity, and infrastructure.

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• Designing and facilitating strategy sessions to support the lead organization and steering committee in developing a shared vision and actionable strategies.

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• Building capacity among partners to advance implementation and sustain long-term collaboration.

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• Planning and facilitating convenings to foster inclusion, strengthen partnerships, and align efforts across sectors.

 

The result is a comprehensive report and strategic vision for Black workers, learners, and business owners in the Inland Empire. It highlights the economic opportunities and systemic barriers impacting Black prosperity, and outlines strategies aimed at achieving Black parity as a crucial step toward advancing racial equity and inclusive economic growth.