Latinos have experienced disproportionate harm to both their lives and livelihoods as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has worsened preexisting disparities in income and wealth.
We build solutions to decrease income inequality, advocate for better access to affordable homeownership, and promote policies to lift more Latinos out of poverty.
We firmly believe that when we open doors for more people to participate in our economy, we can all do better.
National training and certification program for housing counselors
The UnidosUS Learning Alliance (ULA) is a national training and certification program for housing counselors. ULA courses are developed in collaboration with UnidosUS Wealth and Housing Alliance (UWHA) housing counseling agencies located in major cities and rural communities throughout the U.S.
The curriculum of the ULA is based on the streamlined delivery methods, strategies, and experience of the UWHA and its participating agencies, managers, and counselors. The methods taught have been successfully replicated in more than 50 organizations in 20 states and 40 housing markets and are proven to increase the impact of local nonprofit housing agencies and effectively meet the needs of their communities. Learning Alliance courses provide housing counselors and managers with the training and information they need to be effective in the housing industry.
We advocate for increased access to tax credits like the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Child Tax Credit, including expanding access to all children, regardless of immigration status, as a way to reduce poverty.
We lead the largest network of community-based nonprofit organizations dedicated to creating new Latino homeowners, and advocate for policies that allow more Latinos to afford to buy a home.
Our workforce development programs strengthen communities by increasing pathways for Latino workers to improve their educations and skills, connecting youth with meaningful employment, and expanding opportunities for bilingual workers. We also promote robust workforce policies to ensure an equal footing for all workers.
Too many Latinos are forced to choose between their jobs and their health. Paid sick days legislation would help millions of working people, including Latinos.
Play video in lightboxA discussion delving into the Latina Wealth Gap by exploring new data on the pandemic’s impact on Latina wealth, taking a look at the systemic barriers to building wealth that have long impacted Latinas, and discussing recommendations on how to move forward with addressing the gap and supporting Latinas in wealth-building.
Play video in lightboxLatino college students in California are disproportionately first-generation and low-income. About 50 percent of community college students in the state experienced food insecurity before the pandemic; 60 percent faced housing insecurity. And, Latino students are more likely to face financial barriers when it comes to completing higher education.
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Through this interview, you will gain insights into how the company has engaged with Registered Apprenticeships and the benefits that have accrued to both the business and the communities involved.
September 3, 2024
AccessibilityApprenticeshipcareer developmentEmployer Engagementand 5 more tags
This document highlights three scenarios: Interviewing an Affiliate with a Pre-Apprenticeship Program, Interviewing an Affiliate with a Registered Apprenticeship Program, and Interviewing an Employer with a Registered Apprenticeship Program.
September 3, 2024
Advancement of DiversityApprenticeshipEmployment RetentionInclusion in the Workforceand 3 more tags
The CFPB’s classification of earned wage access (EWA) products as credit is a positive step to strengthen consumer protections.
August 30, 2024
access to creditCFPBEarned Wage Accesseconomic policy
UnidosUS submits comments in support of the CFPB’s proposed rule to remove the regulatory exception for creditors and restrict consumer reporting agencies from providing medical debt information.
August 13, 2024
access to creditCFPBMedical Debt
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