WHAT:
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) welcomes job seekers, students, and members of communities across the L.A. area to the Women’s Career & Wellness Expo.
This interactive career fair spotlights both trade and professional jobs at LADWP, in fields like electrical, engineering, emergency management, and financial services. Attendees will have the chance to network; speak with women who already work for LADWP about their roles; and learn about the many benefits of working with LADWP. Nearly 2,000 community members and students have RSVPed to attend this event.
All are welcome at this family-friendly event, which features DJs, tree giveaways, and kids’ activities such as facepainting and a rock-climbing wall. The event is co-sponsored by IBEW Local 18.
Admission is free; RSVP and learn more at www.LADWP.com/women.
WHEN:
Saturday May 4, 2024
10:00a.m. – 2:00p.m.
WHERE:
LADWP Truesdale Training Center
11760 Truesdale Street, Sun Valley, CA 91352
ATTENDEES INCLUDE:
- LADWP officials and employees
- Councilmember Imelda Padilla, Council District 6
- Angelenos pursuing personal and professional growth opportunities
- Other Los Angeles-area public agencies
BACKGROUND:
LADWP is committed to building an equitable and diverse workforce, and to fostering a workplace that narrows gender and racial pay gaps. Events like the Women’s Career & Wellness Expo promote pathways to high-quality jobs; lay out the benefits of civil service and union representation; and connect women to careers in fields where they are underrepresented, such as utility trades and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math).
About 25% of LADWP’s 12,000 employees are women.
INTERVIEWS AVAILABLE:
- L.A. City Councilmember Imelda Padilla (*attending event 11am-12:30pm but part of stage program 11-11:30am. Available for interviews in Spanish/English)
- Richard Katz, President, Board of Water and Power Commissioners
- Martin Adams, General Manager and Chief Engineer
- Gregory Reed, Senior Assistant General Manager of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Aram Benyamin, Chief Operating Officer
- Verlene Fierro, Instrument Mechanic Supervisor
- Arevik Petrosyan, Electrical Engineer
- Alicia Dickerson, Building Repairer
- Shawn McCloud, Senior Assistant Business Manager, IBEW Local 18
- Lilly Calvache, Treasurer and Assistant Business Manager, IBEW Local 18
VISUALS:
Job seekers and students talking with LADWP staff about career paths and job opportunities. LADWP employees demonstrating activities like pole climbing and equipment like construction gear, heavy vehicles, and helicopters. Kid-friendly activities like facepainting. Female-led event program featuring elected and appointed officials, LADWP leaders, and DJs.
Permission granted for broadcast and posting of video with courtesy to LADWP:
- Landscape: https://vimeo.com/824613300
- Vertical: https://vimeo.com/936041541
CONTACT INFO:
Ann-Marie Holman: annmarie.holman@LADWP.com | (213) 278-3825
