Santa Monica College’s Bold Experiment in Solving Homelessness

Santa Monica College’s pioneering program trains students to tackle California’s homelessness crisis, but funding shortages, high dropout rates, & LAHSA’s collapse threaten its survival. With 186,000 unhoused & 1,300+ job vacancies in LA, the need for skilled workers is urgent. Our InsightBit analysis dives into the challenges—low wages, burnout, & unstable grants—& proposes practical solutions like local funding & worker incentives. We compare community-driven approaches with centralized plans, emphasizing accountability. Can this program endure to serve the vulnerable? Watch for actionable insights! Like & subscribe to InsightBit for more deep dives! 🔔 #Homelessness #CaliforniaHomelessness #SantaMonicaCollege #HomelessServices #WorkforceTraining #LAHSA #FundingChallenges #TurnoverRates #JobVacancies #TernerCenter #KPMGReport #UnitedWay #HomelessHousing #CommunitySolutions #PolicyInnovation