Youth Business Alliance

YBA is kicking off the 2024-25 School Year with Jamison Escobar of the Los Angeles Lakers DEI! We want to extend our deepest gratitude to Jamison who joined us for the first CHA Talk of the school year at Animo City of Champions! Your expertise and insights into careers in the US Coast Guard and your work with the Lakers’ Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives truly made a difference for our 300 enthusiastic students. 🙌🎉 Your willingness to share your journey and knowledge not only inspired but also equipped these young minds with the tools they need as they prepare for their next big steps—whether it’s college or a career. The energy in the room was electric, and the way you handled every question thrown your way was nothing short of impressive! 🔥 Thank you for investing your time and passion in shaping the future leaders of our community. Together, we are making a lasting impact! #YBA #CHATalks #CommunityImpact #FutureLeaders #DiversityEquity&Inclusion #ThankYou #Inspiration #AnimoCityOfChampions

Announcing the release of the #YBA Program Highlights for the 2023-2024 school year! 🎉 We are shining a spotlight on the incredible contributions of our dedicated business sponsors and inspiring volunteer guest speakers. Thanks to your unwavering support, our inner city students are gaining invaluable insights and skills that will give them a competitive edge in their college and career journeys. From #Financial Literacy, hands-on workshops to mentorship opportunities, you are helping to pave the way for their success! 🚀 👩🏫✨ Here’s a sneak peek of what’s in store for this new school year: - Engaging workshops led by industry experts - Real-life insights from guest speakers who are leaders in their fields - Networking opportunities that connect students with potential career paths Your commitment to empowering the next generation is truly making a difference! Interested in participating? Send us a message. #YBA #EmpowerStudents #FutureLeaders #CommunityImpact #ThankYouSponsors #EducationMatters #CollegeReadiness #CareerReadiness #CareerEducation

#YBA is overjoyed to announce our newest collaboration with just keep livin Foundation- Matthew McConaughey for an amazing afterschool program for high school students at Animo Inglewood Charter High School & Animo South Los Angeles Charter starting this Fall. Join us in making a difference by volunteering and supporting inner-city schools through this wonderful initiative. Let's work together to empower the next generation by sharing your expertise in the area of careers, financial literacy, and networking. ExpandLA, just keep livin Foundation, Animo Inglewood Charter High School, Animo South Los Angeles Charter #BackToAfterSchool #BackToAfterIsCool #ExpandedLearning #CareerReadiness, #CollegeReadiness #LearningBeyondTheClassroom#Volunteer #InnerCitySchools #JustKeepLivin

Another successful #YBA Summer Camp in the books! 🌟 Our students wrapped up their time at USC Marshall School of Business with a "Fin Lit" bang 💸 Networking, LinkedIn tips, and a Student Networking Simulation all in one day! It was amazing to watch these young minds connect with business professionals and each other. They left with valuable knowledge on investing and budgeting, plus a cash stipend to kickstart their financial journey. Here's to a bright future for our #YBA campers! #financialliteracy #networking #summercamp 🚀🌞 #CareerEducation #ItsFinLit Mark Stagen, Eric Gutierrez, Patrick Henry, James Staton Jr., Daniel Miller, Ana Ortega, Marc D. Monzon, Robert De Acevedo, Gonzalo Casillas, Betsy Blanchard, Camille C., Ethel Fimbres, Valerie Felix, MEd/MBA, Dawn Schroeder Telleson, Kevin Morales, FAT Brands Inc., Taylor Voelker, Preferred Bank, NAI Capital Commercial Real Estate, ExpandLA, California State University, Northridge, CTBC Bank, USC Marshall Undergraduate Career Services, Dr. Maya Angelou Community High School, Nava College Preparatory Academy, New Designs Charter School, Green Dot Public Schools California Animo Compton Charter School

Our #YBA Summer Camp was a huge success, thanks in large part to the incredible impact our guest speakers had on our students. A big thank you to Patrick Henry, Younghee Wong, Dawn Schroeder Telleson, Charles Julius, Bob Vanech, and Daniel Miller for sharing their knowledge and inspiration with us. We are so grateful for their contributions to our camp experience! #gratitude #inspiration #guestspeakers #CareerEducation #FinancialLiteracy #ItsFinLit

🌟 Exciting Day at Rare Beauty! 🌟 Our YBA students had an incredible field trip to Rare Beauty, where they heard from panelists and learned about product development and the brand's mission of promoting self-acceptance and mental health. A huge thank you to the Rare team for their kindness and generosity and an extra thank you to Anita Punjabi, Pauline Foster, Judith Martinez, and founder Selena Gomez for creating an environment that supports youth. All our students went home with backpacks filled with Rare Beauty makeup, journals, and a book about mental wellness. We couldn't have asked for a better experience for our students! #RareBeauty #RareImpactFund #Youth #MentalHealth

YBA is excited to have our very own Ethel Fimbres and Camille C. participate in this Professional Development Summer Bootcamp series created by @Dr Anne Larson and organized by ExpandLA.

We are thrilled to announce the collaboration between Youth Business Alliance & Home Field Advantage to bring you the Sports & Business for Youth Coalition! Together, we aim to foster a healthier, stronger, and more active community. Join us this Fall 2024 at Green Dot Public Schools Californias Animo Compton Charter School for our after school program designed to empower youth through sports and business education. We’re proud to join communities all across America celebrating #LightsOnAfterschool! Afterschool programs keep kids safe, inspire them to learn & grow, and give parents peace of mind. ExpandLA, Julio Munguia, Sacha van der Most van Spijk #YouthEmpowerment #CommunityStrong #SportsandBusinessYouthCoalition #CityofCompton #SouthLA

YBA is excited to have our very own Ethel Fimbres and Camille C. participate in this Professional Development Summer Bootcamp series created by @Dr Anne Larson and organized by ExpandLA.

#YBA Financial Literacy Summer Camp was "Fin 🔥 Lit!" Students from Green Dot Public Schools Californias Animo Compton Charter, Los Angeles Unified School Districts Dr. Maya Angelou Community High School & Nava College Preparatory Academy, and New Designs Charter School attended the camp at USC Marshall School of Business. Day 1 Topic: Money & Emotions. Special thanks for Patrick Henry for his motivational talk and campus tour!