LA County Jobs First Collaborative Releases "Legacy Blueprint" and Expands Leadership Body to Sustain Regional Economic Momentum
LA County Jobs First Collaborative Releases "Legacy Blueprint" and Expands Leadership Body to Sustain Regional Economic Momentum
PR Newswire
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 30, 2026
California Community Foundation supported its launch with Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The LA County Jobs First Collaborative today announced the official release of the Legacy Blueprint, a comprehensive strategic roadmap designed to sustain the regional infrastructure, cross-sector relationships, and economic development priorities built through Governor Newsom's economic and workforce development initiative, California Jobs First. Alongside the publication, the Collaborative formally inaugurated its expanded, 21-member Investment & Sustainability Advisory Committee (ISAC), co-chaired by CA Black Women's Collective Empowerment Institute's Kellie Todd Griffin and Los Angeles LDC's Libby Williams, to guide the next phase of equitable economic growth across Los Angeles County.
Representing an economic engine that generates a Gross County Product (GCP) of approximately $1 trillion and accounting for roughly one quarter of California's total $4 trillion Gross Domestic Product, according to the LAEDC's Institute for Applied Economics, Los Angeles County requires robust regional coordination to drive inclusive prosperity. To meet this scale, the Collaborative engages more than 800 partners spanning community-based organizations, labor, industry, K-16 education, workforce development, government and philanthropy. This initiative was convened by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) with fiscal stewardship from the California Community Foundation since 2023.
Developed through eight months of rigorous research, ISAC planning meetings, and collaborative working groups, the Legacy Blueprint captures the lessons and impact of the initiative's Planning, Catalyst, and Implementation phases. It delivers actionable recommendations across long-term governance, regional investment, funding sustainability, policy advocacy, industry strategy, and ongoing partner engagement. The publication serves as a practical guide to ensure that the momentum generated by the coalition outlasts individual grant cycles.
"The release of the Legacy Blueprint is a testament to what is possible when hundreds of partners across Los Angeles County lock arms to build an economy that truly works for everyone," said Kellie Todd Griffin, Co-Chair of ISAC. "We aren't just preserving a multi-year archive of data and strategy; we are activating a living infrastructure. This blueprint ensures that the voices of our diverse communities remain at the center of regional investment and economic mobility."
To steward this next chapter, ISAC has transitioned from a 15-member advisory group into an expanded 21-member regional body. The new structure organizes representation across three distinct categories: regional seats reflecting LA County's nine Service Planning Areas; pillar seats providing deep expertise across core economic priorities; and functional seats dedicated to governance, investment, funding, and operations.
"Los Angeles County's economic challenges are vast, but our collective resilience and cross-sector alignment are stronger," said Libby Williams, Co-Chair of ISAC. "With our expanded 21-member committee representing nearly every corner and pillar of the county, we have the governance structure needed to move collaborative strategies from planning into concrete implementation, accountability, and long-term impact."
The Legacy Blueprint is available for public review and download at https://lacerf.org/legacy-blueprint.
About the LA County Jobs First Collaborative: The LA County Jobs First Collaborative is a cross-sector network working to advance an inclusive, sustainable, and resilient economy that expands access to quality jobs, economic mobility, and entrepreneurial opportunity. Bringing together over 800 partners, the Collaborative connects local priorities with strategies that strengthen industries, support workers, and drive sustainable economic growth across Los Angeles County.
Media Contact: Scarlet Peralta at scarlet.peralta@laedc.org
SOURCE California Community Foundation
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