We Are YDD
The LA City Youth Development Department is all about creating a fair and lasting support system for young people.
We want to make sure young folks in the city are safe, happy, and have what they need to succeed by creating programs and policies based on what works, and we want young people to be at the center of it all.
Earn Learn Play
ELP can help you find nearby recreation activities, employment programs, tutoring services, leadership opportunities, and many more free and low-cost City of Los Angeles services to earn, learn, and play.
OMYC
The Olivia E. Mitchell Youth Council seats 30 youth from across the City who serve a 10-month term.
During this time, members learn about the inner workings of local government, drive special community projects and civic events, and make policy and budget recommendations to LA's elected leaders to improve the well-being, safety, and achievements of young Angelenos.
LA Youth Expo
The LA Youth Expo is a one-stop, grand resource fair targeting youth ages 14-26 and their families offering on-site job hiring, career & workforce development workshops (i.e., mock interviews, resume-building workshops), mental health services, community engagement & leadership opportunities.