Impacts of the Funding Landscape on Los Angeles County’s Education and Workforce Misalignment
This report was produced by a USC Price School of Public Policy practicum group, prepared for Areté Rising.
Authors: Keilani Barba, Anahit Barutyan, Alexandra Diaz Soto, Jasmin Flores, and Victoria Venzor
Institution: USC Price School of Public Policy
Published: April 2026
This study examines how the current funding landscape contributes to education and workforce misalignment across Los Angeles County, and identifies opportunities to better align resources with the needs of young people pursuing career and educational pathways.
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