Quantcast

HireLAX apprenticeship readiness program celebrates milestone with its latest graduating cohort

Wizz Air becomes first airline to operate P&W-powered Airbus A321XLR jet
Hawaiian Airlines’ new ‘no show’ policy may make travel more expensive
BLIMP-SE OF THE FUTURE Luxury zeppelins of the future from ‘flying bum’ world’s largest aircraft to Google billionaire’s ‘impossible’ airship
Swiss Startup SmartFlyer Develops Hybrid-Electric Trainer
San Francisco-based entrepreneur takes a trip on India's worst-rated airline, his reaction will surprise you
First-Time Flyer at 81: A Grandmother's Memorable Journey
Global Airlines Launches Inaugural Flight, Aiming to Revive 'Golden Age of Travel'
Winning routes: American Airlines adds more than 22,000 seats for football fans following release of 2025–2026 pro schedule
Boeing scores Middle East plane deal during Trump visit
Air travel will be ‘worse’ this summer, lawmakers warn — as FAA gives infuriating update on system fixes, staffing issues
United Airlines CEO Reassures Passengers About Newark Airport Safety
American Testing Tech to Help Passengers Make Connecting Flights
British Airways to use AI in efforts to improve operations
American Airlines Tests New Tech to Help Passengers With Tight Connections During Summer Rush
Flight Diverted After Pregnant Woman on Board Goes into Labor and Delivers Her Baby: Report
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby says "this is the most optimistic I've been in my entire career about finally getting the FAA fixed"
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Unveils Plan to Build Brand New, State-of-the-Art Air Traffic Control System
Passenger rushing for next flight can't believe what woman next to her does
Why fuel price crash won’t make flying cheaper
Kristi Noem says travelers without Real ID will still be able to fly after deadline
Frontier Airlines Announces New Routes Launching This Summer, Connecting Baltimore With Chicago O’Hare and Trenton, N.J. With Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Airlines in North America prioritize investments in cyber, AI
The evolution of the airline uniform — a cross check
Global Airlines & HiFly Operate 1st Passenger Airbus A380 Flight Between Barcelona And Berlin
American Airlines unveils ritzy new plane suites launching this summer
Airline Stocks To Keep An Eye On - April 28th
Gatwick Airport Faces Potential Strikes
50 New Routes Starting In May 2025
Report: JetBlue, United Mulling Partnership
New First-Class Suites, Futuristic Aircraft and the Top Air Travel News From April 2025
HireLAX apprenticeship readiness program celebrates milestone with its latest graduating cohort
Airports
Webp lax1
Los Angeles World Airports | Los Angeles World Airports

Los Angeles World Airports' (LAWA) HireLAX Apprenticeship Readiness Program has celebrated its 425th graduate and the completion of its 19th cohort. The program, which began in 2017, aims to prepare individuals for careers in construction and trade roles. To date, it has successfully placed 285 graduates into these fields, collectively earning over $17.5 million.

The recent graduation ceremony recognized 27 students, with a diverse representation including 19% women, 48% Hispanic or Latino, 48% Black or African American, and 19% with prior involvement in the criminal justice system. These graduates are now equipped to pursue opportunities in construction and trades.

Los Angeles City Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martínez expressed his support for the program: “When my mom got a union job at LAX, it changed my family's life. It’s heartwarming to see the HireLAX graduates on the road to that same experience while filling critical roles in our city.”

Get the Newsletter
Sign-up to receive weekly round up of news from Sky Industry News
By submitting, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. By providing your phone number you are opting in and consenting to receive recurring SMS/MMS messages, including automated texts, to that number from our short code. Msg & data rates may apply. Reply HELP for help, STOP to end. SMS opt-in will not be sold, rented, or shared.

John Ackerman, CEO of LAWA, highlighted the dual impact of the program: “As we invest billions of dollars to transform our airports, we can also transform lives through new economic pathways and local investment. HireLAX uplifts members of our communities by providing them with family-supporting wages and rewarding jobs while also helping us meet our need for skilled labor to modernize our airports.”

HireLAX is a collaborative effort involving LAWA, Los Angeles Southwest College, and the Los Angeles/Orange Counties Building and Construction Trades Council. The initiative offers an eight-week training program covering essential skills such as construction best practices and OSHA standards.

In November 2020, the Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners extended LAWA's Project Labor Agreement (PLA) by ten years until 2030. This agreement emphasizes hiring local workers and reaching out to underrepresented minorities and women.

Support services are provided by entities like America's Job Centers alongside nonprofits such as Flintridge Center and 2nd Call. More information about the program can be found at bit.ly/LAWA_HireLAX.

Organizations Included in this History
More News

Flying Food Group announced on LinkedIn that it has launched its Virgin Atlantic operations.

May 28, 2025

For most of her life, Carol Thomas did not consider herself athletic.

May 28, 2025

dnata, a prominent global air and travel services provider, has expanded its inflight retail partnership with easyJet to include operations at Milan Linate (LIN) and Rome Fiumicino (FCO) airports in Italy.

May 28, 2025

Two major global brands, Emirates and Real Madrid, have launched a new campaign focused on excellence.

May 27, 2025

Emirates Skywards has strengthened its partnership with Marriott Bonvoy, allowing members to convert Miles to Points and vice versa.

May 27, 2025

Air New Zealand is set to reintroduce domestic jet services between Hamilton and Christchurch starting September 18.

May 27, 2025