LAEDC’s Workforce Development team, in partnership with the Los Angeles Regional Consortium, hosted a virtual Aerospace & Defense regional program advisory meeting on March 14th from 11am – 1pm. This was a closed meeting for industry partners and the Los Angeles community college faculty and Deans.
This meeting examined trends in Aerospace & Defense occupations in Los Angeles and facilitated dialogue with our region’s community colleges regarding programs and certificates. This meeting serves to guide community colleges in their curriculum development and strengthen their position as the leading source of future talent.
Panelists:
- David Liaw, Director of Talent Acquisition for the Strategic Space Systems Division, Northrop Grumman
- Lisa Gussman-Zairi, Senior Contracts Manager, Marvin Engineering Co, Inc.
- Angeline Benitez, Senior Business Development Strategist, Clark Construction
- Dr. Kim A. Armstrong, Sr. HR Business Partner, The Boeing Company
Further information is available in our Aerospace & Defense Regional Program Advisory lookbook, key points, and slide deck.
The recording can be accessed here.
Please email Mariana Hernandez with any questions and/or to get involved.
