Metro Airport Connector 101
This workshop, presented by the Economic Development Committee, will provide an overview of the planned Metro LAX Connector project. This transit project will connect the growing Metro Rail system to […]
Streets to Sheets: Housing Options for People Who are Homeless
This workshop, presented by the Mental Health Committee, will share findings from the housing town hall held in October 2013, collect additional strategies to bridge housing barriers via a panel […]
Got Coverage? Health Care Reform is Here
This workshop, presented by the Health and Senior Services Committees, will provide information and education regarding the status of health reform, as well as answer questions to clarify health reform. Participants […]
Civic Engagement: The Empowerment Congress Model
This workshop, hosted by the Empowerment Congress’ (EC) Executive Committee will highlight the work of the EC, its history, successes, and structure, among other notable features. Additionally, this workshop is […]
20th Annual Empowerment Congress Summit
2013 Summit Parking Information
Parking is available to summit participants in two on-campus lots for a reduced fee of $8 per vehicle. Parking Structure A (PSA) is located on Vermont Avenue at 36th St. Upon entry […]
2013 Empowerment Congress Annual Summit Registration
Online Registration is now CLOSED. On-site registration will be available beginning at 8am
Gun Violence Prevention:A Leadership Dialogue Training
Effective solutions to the surge of gun violence have long been elusive in the public arena. Adopted in December of 1791, the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, part of […]
Government 101
The purpose of this workshop is to educate participants on how three major government bodies in the County of Los Angeles operate that greatly impact the Second District: the County […]
Coalition Building
Many policy issues transcend race, class and geography. Advocacy in Los Angeles can be difficult because of vast distances between and even within communities, political, physical and cultural. But there […]