MCS Economic Development Corporation

MCS Economic Development Corporation is a non-profit, tax-exempt corporate entity based in Los Angeles, California, registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) since April 2015. As a community development corporation, the organization focuses on workforce development, youth empowerment, and economic self-sufficiency programs. The corporation specializes in providing comprehensive training and support services to underserved populations, particularly youth and individuals with disabilities, through targeted federal grant initiatives.

The organization has secured significant federal grant awards from agencies like the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration and the Social Security Administration. Its most recent notable award is a $1,875,000 YouthBuild program grant aimed at supporting youth ages 16-24 through education, occupational skills training, leadership development, and employment assistance. The grant specifically focuses on pre-apprenticeship training, with an emphasis on construction skills and affordable housing renovation. Additionally, MCS Economic Development Corporation has been involved in the Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA) Program, which supports Social Security Insurance (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) beneficiaries in California's Service Area 7. The organization has also engaged in sub-grant work with the State of California Employment Development Department, demonstrating its ability to collaborate with state-level workforce development entities and execute multi-faceted community support programs.