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About

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Mission

"Elite Skills Development (ESD) empowers underserved youth by building resilience and essential life skills, paving the way for a brighter and sustainable future."

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History

Elite Skills Development began in 1999 as Ladies First, a collective of mothers who were interested in developing and mentoring their daughters and other African American girls in Long Beach.  In 2010, Ladies First transitioned to Elite Skills Development to create pathways to self-sufficiency and business ownership. 

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Organization

Elite Skills Development was incorporated in 2010 and is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit, public benefit corporation.

Our Staff

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Sharon Diggs-Jackson

Executive Director

shdiggs56@gmail.com
Tel: 562-244-9324

Ginger Moore

Program Director

ginger@eliteskillsdev.org
Tel: 562-303-2750

Main Office

LBCF Nonprofit Center

3515 Linden Avenue #56
Long Beach, CA 90807

Training Office

Central Facility - MLK Park

1133 Rhea Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90806

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