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The SoLa Foundation 501(c)(3) is the nonprofit affiliate of SoLa Impact. Learn more at solaimpact.com
OUR SOLA TECH CENTERS
Our SoLa Tech Centers are helping close the digital divide in Los Angeles by inspiring and preparing the next generation of leaders in technology, entertainment, culinary arts, and entrepreneurship.
Through afterschool programs, workshops, and community events, we provide opportunities for youth and young adults to build new skills, explore career pathways, and grow alongside industry professionals.
Community members are also welcome to explore the space and participate in select offerings Monday through Thursday.
Call 323-306-4645 or email info@thesolafoundation.org for more information on classes.
Please email info@solabeehive.com for rental inquiries.
EXPLORE THE SOLA TECH & ENTREPRENEURSHIP CENTER
POWERED BY RIOT GAMES
This world class facility is the first-of-its-kind in South LA. Powered by Riot Games, The 13,000 sq ft center features 30 high-powered iMacs, 30 MacBooks, 15 iPads, a digital production and podcast studio, Live Nation Music Jam Room, Materials Science & Engineering Lab powered by the Howmet Aerospace Foundation, Oculus Quest VR headsets, video game consoles, arcade games, & 40 gaming PCs in our new state-of-the-art Esports & Gaming Arena.
Located at The Beehive
961 E. 61st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90001
EXPLORE THE SOLA AI & ENTERTAINMENT CENTER
POWERED BY LIVE NATION
SoLa and Live Nation partnered to create a pipeline of talent into internships and careers in live entertainment. Together, we launched the SoLa Live Accelerator, a six-month paid career program for students ages 16–22, with 76 graduates to date.
Inspired by its impact, Live Nation CEO, Michael Rapino, invested $4.5M to help open the SoLa AI & Entertainment Center Powered by Live Nation, a 9,000-square-foot hub where South LA youth gain hands-on experience in AI, technology, entertainment, and the arts.
Located within Crenshaw Lofts
4611 Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90043
“ Thank you, SoLa, for all of the support you give your scholars. truly thankful for your organization.”
- Lisa Michelle,
Parent
"At SoLa Tech Camp I learned how to make videos using stop motion...Now that I went to this camp I know for sure I can be a cartoon animator: Learning new strategies of animation."
- Titus Hornman, SoLa Tech Camper
"My kids had such an incredible time at camp — every day they came home excited, full of stories about what they learned, what they built, and who they hung out with. It wasn’t just about the tech (though they loved that part too, as well love games!) — it was the fun, the laughter, the new friendships, and the way they felt welcomed and included. They really found their people at camp, and as a parent, that means the world to me."
- Nazira Bolatkyzy, Parent
“I just wanna say thank you to everyone at SoLa. You guys are literally life savers. Before I got to SoLa I was in the worst state I’ve been in...but when I was at the Tech Center that all went away. I love SoLa and everyone at SoLa. You guys actually believed in me.”
- Delsy Velasquez, Tech Scholar
PROGRAMMING
SoLa Tech Summer Camp