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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.”
