Regional Report & Annual Updates
A Region at Work
In 2021, LARC’s 19 community colleges, seven workforce development boards, industry and civic leaders and stakeholders, including representatives invested in career education, came together to create the Los Angeles Regional Strong Workforce Program (SWP) Plan that served the region for four years. The plan served as a road map for the regional collaboration to meet workforce demands, support students enter high demand, living wage jobs, and strengthen our regional economy.
LARC and its community partners recently updated the plan to lead project activities through 2027. This modernized plan will be updated on an annual basis with organizational developments and SWP projects across the consortium.
Regional Reports
Regional Plan 2024-2027
The Los Angeles Regional Consortium (LARC) coordinates education and training opportunities across 19 community colleges serving 11 districts in LA County fostering a brighter future for all. By partnering with K-12, industries, and employers, LARC ensures curriculum and training programs meet workforce needs, facilitating college and career readiness. Our colleges not only enhance employability and personal growth for students but also contribute significantly to the local economy, adding $23.2 billion in income to LA County in FY 2021 and 2022, as reported by the LARC-commissioned study on their economic impact.
The 2024-2027 regional plan integrates LA's distinct features with California's educational and workforce development strategies, including the 2017 Vision for Success and the 2030 Vision, among others, with a core focus on equity. It aims to provide necessary support for all students, ensuring equitable outcomes in program completion and earnings.
Regional Plan Update 2023
This update is provided for Los Angeles regional stakeholders, consortium members, and the general public. This update is a companion document to the 2021-2024 Los Angeles Regional Plan and information published on the Los Angeles Regional Consortium website.
Regional Plan Update 2022
This update is provided for Los Angeles regional stakeholders, consortium members, and the general public. This update is a companion document to the 2021-2024 Los Angeles Regional Plan and information published on the Los Angeles Regional Consortium website.
Regional Plan 2021-2024
This plan is intended to inform strategies for the four-year period of 2021-2024, with annual updates provided each January. From 2019 to 2020, Los Angeles regional stakeholders engaged in a planning process described herein. The plan is organized chronologically and by major topic, beginning with an historical background, a discussion of the regional priority and emerging sectors, and ending with data informing the 2021-2024 plan. Please note that the report includes information on both Los Angeles and Orange County as it was originally developed by the Los Angeles and Orange County Regional Consortium. Effective January 2022 regional stakeholders opted to create two separate consortiums, one focusing on Los Angeles (LARC) and one focusing on Orange County (OCRC).