What We Do
Civic Engagement
Community Education
Economic Development
Leadership Development
About
CDTech is a catalyst for change in South LA, activating and focusing the potential of residents and businesses. We equip them with the training, strategies and programs they need to be leaders and organizers for neighborhood improvement and economic growth. With 20 years of experience, CDTech combines grassroots participation with strategic policy understanding, creating community development and economic development programs that incorporate deep insight into the actual needs, desires and capabilities of South LA. Grassroots participation, including the development and utilization of local human capital, helps CDTech to deliver self-sustaining programs with long-term, strategic benefits.
-
Community Engagement
Community Planning and Economic Development courses lead by CDTech reported to have influenced 83% of students "a great deal" to be more civically engaged or engaged in different ways in their community.
-
Advancement in Community Education
With support from CDTech, the Community Planning Program at Los Angeles Trade Technical College saw a student enrollment retention rate of 93% in the 2014-2015 academic year.
-
Non-Profit Leadership Development
Last year, the Public Allies, Los Angeles professional and leadership development program retained and graduated 97% of program participants who are now ready for the workforce.
-
Economic Development
Last year, our Economic Development program graduated 100% of participants in the UNIDAD Workforce Development program, providing community members with vital workforce skills and connecting them with professional networks.
Our Leadership Team
Staff
Fellows
Board of Directors
Volunteers
Testimonials
Community Blog
Position Announcement: Community Engagement Manager
POSITION TITLE: Community Engagement Manager HOURS/WEEK: Exempt position; 40+ hours/week REPORTS TO: Senior Program Manager – Community Engagement SUPERVISES: Program Participants & Resident Leaders (short and longer-term basis) POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Community Engagement Manager position cultivates grassroots leadership by working with program participants and residents (youth, young adults and adults) to develop their leadership capacity[…]
Meet the Faculty: Vanessa Vela-Lovelace
CDTech is excited to launch the Non-Profit Management Academy at Los Angeles Trade Technical College this fall! The Non-Profit Management Academy is a series of project-based Community Planning (CP) courses designed to provide professional development for individuals looking to enter the Non-Profit sector or professionals seeking to expand their current skill-sets. Each course will[…]
Meet the Faculty: Lucia Torres
CDTech is excited to launch the Non-Profit Management Academy at Los Angeles Trade Technical College this fall! The Non-Profit Management Academy is a series of project-based Community Planning (CP) courses designed to provide professional development for individuals looking to enter the Non-Profit sector or professionals seeking to expand their current skill-sets. Each course will[…]
Meet the Faculty: Benjamin Torres
CDTech is excited to launch the Non-Profit Management Academy at Los Angeles Trade Technical College this fall! The Non-Profit Management Academy is a series of project-based Community Planning (CP) courses designed to provide professional development for individuals looking to enter the Non-Profit sector or professionals seeking to expand their current skill-sets. Each course will[…]
Meet the Faculty: Haleemah Henderson
CDTech is excited to launch the Non-Profit Management Academy at Los Angeles Trade Technical College this fall! The Non-Profit Management Academy is a series of project-based Community Planning (CP) courses designed to provide professional development for individuals looking to enter the Non-Profit sector or professionals seeking to expand their current skill-sets. Each course will[…]
Meet the Faculty: Otha Cole
CDTech is excited to launch the Non-Profit Management Academy at Los Angeles Trade Technical College this fall! The Non-Profit Management Academy is a series of project-based Community Planning (CP) courses designed to provide professional development for individuals looking to enter the Non-Profit sector or professionals seeking to expand their current skill-sets. Each course will[…]
Hearts Of South Central: Narratives of Gentrification and Health Part 5
Public Allies, Los Angeles Class 2017-2018 Team Service Project Hearts Of South Central: Narratives of Gentrification and Health ABOUT: For this year’s 2017-2018 Public Allies Los Angeles cohort, one of our Team Service Projects focused on the effects of gentrification on health. We will be publishing a series of interviews, poem, and infographics created and conducted[…]
Hearts Of South Central: Narratives of Gentrification and Health Part 4
Public Allies, Los Angeles Class 2017-2018 Team Service Project Hearts Of South Central: Narratives of Gentrification and Health ABOUT: For this year’s 2017-2018 Public Allies Los Angeles cohort, one of our Team Service Projects focused on the effects of gentrification on health. We will be publishing a series of interviews, poem, and infographics created and conducted by[…]
Corazones de South Central: Narrativas de Gentrificación y Salud (3ra Parte)
Public Allies, Los Angeles Class 2017-2018 Team Service Project Hearts Of South Central: Narratives of Gentrification and Health ABOUT: For this year’s 2017-2018 Public Allies Los Angeles cohort, one of our Team Service Projects focused on the effects of gentrification on health. We will be publishing a series of interviews, poem, and infographics created and conducted by[…]
Hearts Of South Central: Narratives of Gentrification and Health Part 2
Public Allies, Los Angeles Class 2017-2018 Team Service Project Hearts Of South Central: Narratives of Gentrification and Health ABOUT: For this year’s 2017-2018 Public Allies Los Angeles cohort, one of our Team Service Projects focused on the effects of gentrification on health. We will be publishing a series of interviews, poem, and infographics created and conducted by[…]