Sun Valley, California (May 4, 2024) – The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power hosted the second annual event in partnership with IBEW Local 18.n.d. The annual Women’s Career and Wellness Expo on Saturday drew nearly 2,400 attendees. Job seekers, LADWP staff, students, families and community members gathered at the utility’s Truesdale Training Center to learn about LADWP jobs and benefits and enjoy healthy lifestyle activities. The event aims to highlight career opportunities in the utilities industry, particularly for women, and the many employee initiatives and programs that help support work-life balance and women in the workplace.
The Truesdale Training Center (where line workers are trained) was the perfect location to host the many live demonstrations that took place throughout the day. From helicopters to heavy equipment to climbing utility poles, attendees were able to get a visual and hands-on look at the incredible variety of day-to-day work that LADWP staff do. Many of his LADWP employees from a variety of occupations were also on hand to provide information and inspiration for anyone interested in a fulfilling and secure public service career while contributing to the City of Los Angeles.
“We are so proud to bring the LADWP Women’s Career & Wellness Expo to Sun Valley this year,” said District 6 City Councilor Imelda Padilla. “As someone who helped establish the Women’s & Girls Initiative with Los Angeles County, this is really exciting,” she says, looking at LADWP’s efforts to increase women’s representation in workplaces where women have historically been underrepresented. Let’s look at. With today’s expo, we are not only increasing access to her great work at LADWP, but also increasing economic and leadership opportunities for women across Los Angeles. ”
“LADWP has many green jobs, providing opportunities to work on sustainability and environmental initiatives such as energy and water conservation and green energy,” said Richard Katz, chairman of the Water and Power Commission. These jobs are an essential part of moving Los Angeles toward our goal of transitioning to 100% renewable energy and a sustainable local water supply.This event brings many local residents to our staff. They can meet with us and learn how they too can join our dedicated workforce and contribute to our great city.”
Martin Adams, general manager and chief engineer at LADWP, said: “Events like Women’s Expo highlight the value of women in the workforce, particularly in coveted fields such as public works and STEM. “I would like to introduce you to the many career opportunities at LADWP.” The event also highlights our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion by providing opportunities and promoting union jobs where workers are paid equally, regardless of who they are. I am. ”
“IBEW Local 18 continues to support the second annual Women’s Career and Wellness Expo and the great work of the women of the department and Local 18,” said IBEW Local 18 Business Manager Gus Corona. I am.
At many career booths, staff from dozens of LADWP departments shared details about their roles and information on how to apply for similar jobs. Typical careers range from specialized fields such as human resources and customer service to skilled trades that are less traditional for women, such as instrument mechanics, heavy truck drivers, and electrical mechanics.
In the wellness area, Expo attendees learned about the benefits of working with LADWP, including health insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, and retirement plans. Children who attended with their parents enjoyed activities such as rock climbing and face painting, and everyone enjoyed a dance party with a DJ.
LADWP partnered with IBEW Local 18 and the LADWP Women’s Council Employee Resource Group to host the Women’s Career and Wellness Expo. For more information, please visit the event web page: www.LADWP.com/women.
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