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CHAMBER PROVIDES HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES WITH CASH FOR COLLEGE
On Monday, the Chamber, along with L.A. City Councilmember Eric Garcetti, Los Angeles Unified School District Board President Mónica García, HOT 92.3's Josefa Salinas and other Cash for College partners presented $129,000 to local high school graduates during the 7th annual Scholarship Awards reception. "Our future is dependent on a well-educated populace," said David Rattray, Chamber senior vice president of Education & Workforce Development. "Without this kind of help, a lot of our students are not going to be on a pathway to success." Contact Paola Santana, 213.580.7586.
Los Angeles to receive $1 billion in High Speed Rail funds
 On Wednesday, the Chamber attended a press conference where Gov. Jerry Brown signed legislation authorizing the release of $5.8 billion to begin construction of the high-speed rail project in the Central Valley. That money includes $2.6 billion in state bond funds with the rest coming from the federal government. Nearly $2 billion is slated for immediate investment in the urban bookends of San Francisco and Los Angeles to improve and expand regional systems in anticipation of connecting to high speed rail, including investments in the Regional Connector. Contact Jessica Duboff, 213.580.7558.
State, local WIBs say private sector key for success
 Tim Rainey, executive director of California's Workforce Investment Board (WIB), joined the Chamber's Education & Workforce Development Council on Friday to discuss the future of the State's WIB, emphasizing the importance of local partnerships. Gregory Irish, executive director of the City of Los Angeles Workforce Investment Board and Robert Sainz, assistant general manager of the Community Development Department, provided overviews of efforts to provide employment opportunities for displaced workers while reconnecting dropouts back to school or providing them with pathways to sustainable careers. "Who do you think is the largest investor in workforce development programs? The private sector," Sainz said. Contact Sonia Campos-Rivera, 213.580.7538.
Leadership L.A. focuses on national security and trade infrastructure
 On Friday, Leadership L.A. 2012 Fellows visited the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and the Port of Los Angeles for an inside look at what makes these hubs for trade and movement among the largest and most important in the world. "There has been a $6.89 billion impact on the economy from the construction and development of the Bradley West Project at LAX, creating 40,000 jobs," said Deputy Executive Director Roger Johnson, Los Angeles World Airports. The group also discussed security issues with police chiefs from the airport, port and city of Long Beach. Contact Hadia Kabir, 213.580.7524.
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