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Construction Careers

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Bringing Good, Green Jobs to Our Communities
The Construction Careers and Green Jobs Project embodies LAANE’s commitment to building a new economy based on good jobs and thriving communities. As standards in the construction industry decline, Construction Careers is reversing that trend by bringing well-paying jobs to local residents, creating a highly trained workforce and ensuring that publicly supported construction projects adhere to the strongest green building standards. Construction Careers is changing the face of this vital industry and providing new pathways for Americans to join the middle class. Read More »

For a PDF of the Construction Careers and Green Jobs Project, click here.


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"The goal of the Contsruction Careers at Metro campaign is to make sure that the Metro Board ensures that all of the construction jobs resulting from Measure R transit expansion and the Long Range Transportation Plan here in LA country are quality, career path jobs that will allow both disadvantaged communities and skilled tradesfolk to be prioritized in hiring." Read More »

To view and download the Construction Careers at Metro Campaign Graphic, click here.

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A Victory for Construction Careers, A Victory for L.A. Famil

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May 12, 2011

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Labor Deal May Bring 6,000 Local Jobs To Port Of LA

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May 12, 2011

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L.A. Jobs Advocacy Group Want Safeguards for Mass Transit Pr

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February 14, 2011

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