CEA on LOC Program

Building Skills. Creating Opportunities. Supporting Strong Futures.

CEA on LOC is CEA Enterprise’s umbrella initiative for youth and young adult development programming. Through structured learning, practical experiences, and community partnerships, our programs help participants strengthen the skills, confidence, and connections needed to make informed choices and pursue meaningful opportunities.

Our initiatives are designed to meet young people at different stages of their development, from building healthy relationships and personal responsibility to preparing for education, employment, and future career pathways.

Our Approach

The program is grounded in three core principles:

Leadership

Developing communication, collaboration, and leadership skills that help young people contribute positively to their communities and future workplaces.

Ownership

Encouraging personal responsibility, self-awareness, goal setting, and accountability for individual choices and future plans.

Choice

Equipping participants with knowledge, practical skills, and opportunities to make informed decisions about their relationships, education, careers, and futures.

Explore Our Programs

CEA on LOC – DC Program

A federally funded youth development program serving young people ages 10–19 in Washington, DC, with a focus on healthy relationships, communication, decision-making, personal responsibility, and future planning.

Explore CEA on LOC – DC Program→ HERE

Career Pathways Fellows Program

A career readiness and professional development initiative that prepares youth and young adults for workplace experiences through interactive training, skill-building, and career exploration.

Explore Career Pathways Fellows Program→ HERE

Our Community Impact

CEA on LOC brings together schools, community-based organizations, youth-serving entities, and professional partners to create accessible learning experiences. Our team works with host sites to coordinate programming, provide trained facilitators, and support meaningful participant engagement.

Partner With Us

We welcome opportunities to collaborate with government agencies, schools, community organizations, and other youth-serving entities interested in bringing CEA on LOC programming to their communities.

Contact CEA Enterprise to explore a partnership.