The Los Angeles Community College District is disbursing $3 million in monthly basic income payments to 250 students pursuing health careers, delivering $1,000 per month for 12 months.
Gerun Riley, the president of The Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation, stated that the BOOST program will 'accelerate and strengthen the credentialing process for young people pursuing careers in the medical field.'
Los Angeles has shown enthusiasm for guaranteed basic income programs, with a prior initiative providing over 3,200 households $1,000 monthly, leading to improved employment and food security.
Following the success of basic income initiatives, LA officials are exploring similar programs aimed at aiding survivors of domestic violence and those aging out of the foster care system.
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