COMMUNITY MEETINGS & EVENTS
Urban Land Institute (ULI) LA Transit Oriented Los Angeles Summit
Save the date for the Urban Land Institute (ULI) LA Transit Oriented Los Angeles Summit on November 12, 2014 from 7:30am-12noon at the Japanese American National Museum. Learn the latest on how innovative transportation planning can enhance the health and wellness of both people and neighborhoods. For more information or to register, visit www.la.uli.org.
Crenshaw/LAX CLC Economic Development Project Oriented Discussion (POD) Meeting
The Crenshaw/LAX Community Leadership Council (CLC) invites you to attend the upcoming Economic Development Project Oriented Discussion (POD) meeting on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 from 10:00 am-11:30 am at the Crenshaw/LAX Project Office located at 3699 Crenshaw Bl, Los Angeles, CA 90016. Please share with your networks, constituents, colleagues and neighbors and RSVP to [email protected].
CAREER TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
Metro Bus Operator Bridge Program
You are invited to participate in a bus driver training program to prepare for an interview and job placement with Metro. Previous bus driving experience is not required. Program participants must be currently unemployed and at least 21 years old, with a valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record to apply. For a complete list of requirements, email [email protected] or call 213.365.9829.
JOBS
METRO: Bus Operators
Metro is seeking a part-time Bus Operators to operate public transit buses, collect fares, transport passengers, and perform safety inspection of bus equipment. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age, have 6 months or more experience of public contact or customer service experience and a valid California Class C driver’s license. To see a detailed list of all requirements for this position and to apply, visit www.metro.net or call 213.922.7153.
SMALL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
Metro Board Awards Business Solution Center Contract
The Metro Board of Directors awarded a two-year contract to Del Richardson & Associates, Inc. (DRA) to operate Metro’s pilot Business Solution Center (BSC) to help small businesses impacted by Crenshaw/LAX Transit Project construction. The Business Solution Center is expected to open in November 2014 and will be located at the Los Angeles Urban League, 3450 Mount Vernon Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90008. The Business Solution Center (BSC) will provide hands-on case management services for small businesses along the Crenshaw corridor between 48th and 60th streets. Services will include marketing help, business plan development, financial planning, small business operations advice and legal assistance counseling. In addition, the BSC will help small businesses apply for capital via existing loan programs. It will also help them gain certification as small, disadvantaged, disabled, veteran-owned, minority-owned and/or woman-owned businesses. For more information, please contact Miriam Long at [email protected].
Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Launch – SAVE THE DATE! November 18th
Join us as we recognize the sacrifices made by military personnel, and introduce new initiatives and resources in their honor: Disabled Veterans Business Enterprise (DBVE) Program and VetsGo511.com.
Tuesday, November 18th, 2014
Registration & Continental Breakfast: 8:30 – 9:30am
Program Commences: 9:30am
Metro Headquarters
One Gateway Plaza
Board Room, 3rd Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90012
For further information please contact Marisela Villar at [email protected].
How to Do Business with Metro Workshop
You are invited to attend the “How to Do Business with Metro” workshop. This two-hour orientation and business workshop is held on the second Tuesday of each month and provides firms with information on Metro’s certification program, vendor registration, contract look-ahead schedules and other useful information. Metro’s procurement staff conducts one-on-one interviews with firms during the workshop. For questions, please contact Marisela Villar at [email protected] or at (213) 922-2235.
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
9:30am to 12:00pm
Metro Headquarters, 3rd Floor Board Room
One Gateway Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90012
CRENSHAW/LAX TRANSIT PROJECT: Stay Connected
Get the latest information on construction activities in your neighborhood by staying connected:
Hotline 213.922.2736
Email [email protected]
Website www.metro.net/crenshaw
Facebook www.facebook.com/crenshawrail
Twitter www.twitter.com/crenshawrail
