(Van Nuys, CA - February 22, 2018) Yesterday, more than 70 students from Van Nuys High School and the North Valley Occupational Center (NVOC) Aviation Campus, which is located at Van Nuys Airport (VNY), were greeted by mentors from aviation-related airport businesses for an insightful and interactive program during VNY's Job Shadow Day. The annual event includes mentor participants from airport tenants and is held in partnership with Junior Achievement of Southern California (JASC).
Students were immersed in the day-to-day activities of mentors and working world of aviation, while also learning about the daily operations of VNY. Various facility tours and hands-on activities at each location around the airport allowed students to gain industry insight, network with aviation industry leaders, and see how the skills that are learned in their classrooms are employed daily in a professional setting. "We are so glad to have our students participate in this event," said Elizabeth Penuela, Assistant Principal at and Event Coordinator for the NVOC part of the Division of Adult and Career Education within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). "Our students learn aircraft mechanic skills and prepare for the FAA exams at NVOC, and had the chance to see first-hand what great opportunities they have right here at the Van Nuys Airport."
Mentors from businesses at VNY - including Active Pilot, Aerolease Associates, the Airtel Plaza Hotel, Castle & Cooke Aviation, Corsair Aviation, Helinet, LAFD Air Operations Station 114, Skybird Aviation, Sun Air Jets and VNY airport staff - provided a broad spectrum of aviation-related career possibilities and were excited to support students on their paths to success.
The event culminated with a lunchtime gathering inside a hangar generously donated by The Park VNY, an airport tenant facility dedicated to propeller aircraft. Overall, the event saw nearly 100 participants including students, mentors and staff.
About Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
Students were immersed in the day-to-day activities of mentors and working world of aviation, while also learning about the daily operations of VNY. Various facility tours and hands-on activities at each location around the airport allowed students to gain industry insight, network with aviation industry leaders, and see how the skills that are learned in their classrooms are employed daily in a professional setting. "We are so glad to have our students participate in this event," said Elizabeth Penuela, Assistant Principal at and Event Coordinator for the NVOC part of the Division of Adult and Career Education within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). "Our students learn aircraft mechanic skills and prepare for the FAA exams at NVOC, and had the chance to see first-hand what great opportunities they have right here at the Van Nuys Airport."
Mentors from businesses at VNY - including Active Pilot, Aerolease Associates, the Airtel Plaza Hotel, Castle & Cooke Aviation, Corsair Aviation, Helinet, LAFD Air Operations Station 114, Skybird Aviation, Sun Air Jets and VNY airport staff - provided a broad spectrum of aviation-related career possibilities and were excited to support students on their paths to success.
The event culminated with a lunchtime gathering inside a hangar generously donated by The Park VNY, an airport tenant facility dedicated to propeller aircraft. Overall, the event saw nearly 100 participants including students, mentors and staff.
About Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
VNY is one of two airports owned and operated by Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), a self-supporting branch of the City of Los Angeles, governed by a seven-member Board of Airport Commissioners who are appointed by the mayor and approved by the Los Angeles City Council. One of the world's busiest general aviation airports, VNY serves as a valued San Fernando Valley resource, providing ongoing leadership in general aviation, business and community service. Dedicated to non-commercial air travel, VNY had over 230,000 operations in 2017. More than 100 businesses are located on the 730-acre airport, including four major fixed-base operators and numerous aviation service companies. Annually, the airport contributes approximately $2 billion to the Southern California economy and supports over 10,000 jobs.
