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Volume 34 Number 9
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September 2017
WIN-LA set to provide jobs, opportunities By Daniel Van Hoosier - Contributing Editor
SELACO Policy Board Chair Jeff Wood signing the WIN-LA initiative alongside Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti.
A new program developed by Metro is set to create numerous career opportunities within the transportation industry. The Workforce Initiative NowLos Angeles (WIN-LA) program, just signed-off on and getting underway this summer, will offer a wide array of job options and,
according to metro.net, “create career pathways in construction, non-construction opportunities in operations/maintenance, administration and professional services. WIN-LA will also increase the resources needed for training and placement of ‘hard to fill’ positions in our transportation industry.”
The program includes training, as well as education opportunities and life skills/skill enhancement resources. These endeavors will be aided by Metro’s Project Labor Agreement as well as the Construction Careers Policy with “a collaborative model of trainers, service providers and partners to
Patriot Day in Lakewood is a time to reflect and give thanks
Lakewood has commemorated Patriot Day every year since the tragic events of September 11, 2001. City residents stop to remember and honor those lost in the terrorist attacks on our nation, as well as public safety officers and military personnel who are still on the front lines in the struggle against terrorism. This year’s Patriot Day event will take place on Monday, Sept. 11, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the concert grove at Del Valle Park (Woodruff Avenue at Arbor
Road). Patriotic music will be performed by the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department Band and the Golden Sands Chorus, Lakewood’s awardwinning women’s chorus. The annual “Thank a Servicemember” letter-writing program will officially begin, with free postcards and materials available for residents to participate. Information about Lakewood's Veterans History Project will be available as well. Parking will be at a premium
around Del Valle Park. Those who live near the park are encouraged to leave their car at home and walk to the event. • Bring a blanket or low-rise lawn chair for seating. • Super Mex and Mr. B’s Kettle Corn will provide concessions throughout the program. • Dogs and alcohol are prohibited at all city parks. For more information, call Lakewood city staff at 562-8669771, extension 2408. u
identify, assess, train and employ WIN-LA participants.” WIN-LA will have a broad reach and ripple effect, not only in Los Angeles, but in Lakewood, Artesia, Bellflower, Cerritos, Downey, Hawaiian Gardens and Norwalk. “WIN-LA will create career pathways opportunities for Lake-
wood residents as well as residents of our neighboring cities,” SELACO (Southeast Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board) Policy Board Chair and Lakewood City Council Member Jeff Wood said. “Those looking to start new jobs and careers in a variety of construction and construction-related fields will now have an opportunity to do so.” Wood recently took part in WIN-LA’s launch event and was proud to represent not only Lakewood, but the neighboring areas as well. “It was an honor, as chair of the SELACO policy board, to represent our seven cities by participating in the launch of the WIN-LA initiative and ceremonial signing of the memorandum of understanding along with the mayor of Los Angeles, chair of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, CEO of Metro and the other workforce development boards,” he said. “It is always a great feeling when we take action to create job opportunities. “Creating career pathways is more than just finding somebody a job - it's giving them the skills and training necessary to compete in the workforce and take advantage of the opportunities being offered in the transportation industry,” Wood added.
Golf tournament to help aid families of fallen, injured officers By Daniel Van Hoosier - Contributing Editor The Lakewood Sheriff’s Station and Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department have put together a day of fun for a cause and are inviting interested participants to the Friends of Lakewood Sheriff’s Station Golf Tournament. Those interested in participating or contributing in any way can take part on Monday, Oct. 9, with a shotgun start set for 11:30 a.m. at the 18-hole Westridge Golf Club in La Habra (1400 S. La Habra Hills Drive, La Habra, Calif. 90613). A portion of the proceeds will go to the family of Deputy Michael Haak, who was recently killed in an auto accident. Proceeds from last year’s event provided $5000 each to families of two injured officers. Registration comes with a fee of $150 per player and includes all green fees, golf cart rental, balls, a gift bag, food and beverages while on the course and later a buffet dinner. The cost for dinner by itself is $25 per person. Check-in begins at 10 a.m. Contests will include longest drive, closest to pin and hole-in-one. “It’s a family,” Sergeant Steven Moses said of the department. “The deputies who are not hurt feel helpless. What’s most important is the feel-
ing that they (participants) are helping part of our family that’s in dire straights. Not only do the deputies that are hurt get affected, but their families as well. There are no stipulations to the money we give them.” There is also an array of sponsorship opportunities for individuals or groups of players, ranging from $200 to $2000. For more information, contact Sgt. Moses (562-623-3518, SJmoses@lasd. org) or Det. Roger McNichols (562623-3704, rrmcnich@lasd.org). Registration forms are available at the front desk of the Lakewood Sheriff’s Department. Applications and payments can also be submitted over the phone (562-623-3500). Please make checks payable to: “Friends of Lakewood Station Fund” Attn: golf tournament directors. Lakewood Sheriff’s Station. 5130 N. Clark Ave. Lakewood, Calif. 90712. “It means a lot to the department to have the people they work for and protect to be involved,” Moses said. “We all have to work together as a society to make it a better place.” u