JOB SHADOW DAY LANDS STUDENTS AT VAN NUYS AIRPORT

WHAT:           Van Nuys Airport (VNY) and VNY’s businesses are hosting Job Shadow by mentoring Van Nuys High School students on aviation careers. The event, sponsored by VNY and Junior Achievement of Southern California, will place students into various professional and trade occupations. This experience provides a tremendous opportunity for local youths to see firsthand that excellent job opportunities exist in their own community. Counselors and students will conclude the day with lunch and sharing of their experiences.

Excellent opportunity for visuals of students participating in hands-on work activities.

WHEN:           Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016, starting at 9:00 a.m.

Job Shadow Schedule

9:00 a.m.- 10:00 a.m.     A irfield Bus Tour

10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.   Job Shadowing & Lunch with Mentors

           1:00 p.m.                         Bus Departs

WHO:              Participants:

·         40 students and 2 teachers from Van Nuys High School

·         Companies representing aviation trade and professional occupations including officials from Aeroplex, Castle & Cooke, Corporate Air Parts, LAFD Fire Station #114, MP Aero, North Valley Occupational Center, Rotor FX, Signature Flight Support, Western Jet, and VNY.

WHERE:          Van Nuys Airport Observation Area: located off of Woodley Avenue at the end of      Waterman Drive, adjacent to the east side of the airfield.