HireLAX Apprenticeship Readiness Program (ARP) Orientation
Schedule
Sat Jan 18 2025 at 07:00 am to 01:00 pm
UTC-08:00Location
Los Angeles Southwest College | Los Angeles, CA
About this Event
The January 18th Orientation is mandatory to be considered for the next training class. We will have about 30 slots available. We will provide information for alternative training and employment programs for those not selected. The event will be in-person at LA Southwest College.
**Registration will begin promptly at 7:00 am. Late arrivals will not be allowed to attend. Please plan to arrive at least 45 minutes early to allow time to park, walk to the location, and check in. ** Los Angeles Southwest College's campus is very large.
This orientation is for the class starting February 10, 2025 and ending April 11, 2025. Class is Monday through Friday, 7 am to 3 pm. You must be able to attend all classes and arrive on time. Start your journey toward a rewarding construction career in support of LAX’s multi-billion dollar Capital Improvement Program!
The event will be in-person at LA Southwest College.
For the Orientation, please bring your Resume, California ID, proof of right to work (i.e. Social Security Card, US Passport, Legal Resident Card), proof of residence (rental agreement, government mail, utility bill, etc...), High School Diploma or GED results (or proof that you are enrolled in a program), and be prepared to interview.
How Do I Qualify For This Free Training?
- Strong interest in a construction career
- Be at least 17 ¾ years of age (on January 18, 2025)
- California Driver's License (or ID & be actively working to get your license)
- Social Security Card
- High School Diploma or Equivalency or Current Enrollment in an Equivalency Program (bring proof of enrollment for faster processing)
- Check and see if your residence qualifies as being in the LAX Area by reviewing the zip codes below. If you do not meet our eligibility criteria, email [email protected] for information about more programs.
At Orientation, you will learn about the HireLAX Apprenticeship Readiness Program. You will submit your application for the program, be screened, and interviewed. If selected, this 8-week training course provides everything needed to help begin your construction career at NO COST to you!
The Multi-Craft Core Curriculum is a 120 hour union-developed, pre-apprenticeship course:
- Orientation to Union Construction
- Construction Trade Awareness
- Heritage of the American Worker
- Basic Construction Math
- Green Construction
- Tools and Materials
- Basic Blueprint Reading
- OSHA-10 and First Aid Certification
- Safety certifications needed to get a union apprenticeship
Y ou will also participate in:
- Hands-On Projects
- An introduction to working with real construction tools and materials
- Employment Development
- Develop confidence to succeed throughout the union interview process
- Create a construction-oriented resume
- Learn strategies to obtain a union construction career
It’s estimated between 15% - 30% of construction workers are already or will be eligible for retirement in the next 5 years. Enormous opportunities for those starting a career! This is an 8-week Apprenticeship Readiness Program. This is an unpaid training program.
Where is it happening?
Los Angeles Southwest College, 1600 W. Imperial Highway, Los Angeles, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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