Metro’s Veterans Hiring Initiative has been named a finalist for the 2014 Most Valuable Employer (MVE) award by CivilianJobs.com. The MVE recognition serves to help military-experienced job seekers and veterans identify the top employers to target for civilian careers. The recognition is open to all U.S.-based companies and finalists are [continue reading]
Metro CEO Art Leahy and other agency officials visited Crenshaw High School on Friday morning as part of African American History Month and to promote careers in the transportation industry to students who live and go to school along the route of the future Crenshaw/LAX Line. The high school [continue reading]
More than 600 small business and 25 prime contractors are expected to visit Metro on Tuesday, February 25, to learn about business opportunities and to facilitate one-on-one conversations between small business and decision-makers from the construction industry. This a great opportunity for small business owners and prime contractors to network, [continue reading]
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7l9-SOoe9g] Since April 2012, Metro has led a successful Veteran’s Hiring Initiative with a goal that 12% of new hires be veterans. As part of this initiative, Metro has participated in numerous career fairs, hosted networking events and collaborated with other organizations in an effort to reach into the veteran community. Metro will [continue reading]
Metro is hosting a series of free workshops to inform artists about a wide variety of upcoming opportunities and how to apply for them. The informational workshops are for artists only and will be held in February and March at locations throughout LA County. Each workshop will cover the same information. [continue reading]
If you’re dying to know more about Jamzilla – happening Presidents’ Day Weekend, Feb. 14 – 18 – you can just ask. Metro will be hosting a live chat about Jamzilla on AMA Reddit next Friday. Here’s the press release from Metro: 1-Hour “Jamzilla” Live Chat Friday, February 7 at [continue reading]
For a limited time, save 10% at the Metro Store Share the love. Find the perfect gift for your Valentine at the Metro Store. Choose from a classic Metro logo stainless steel tumbler or a stylish rhinestone t-shirt and so much more. Enjoy 10% off your next purchase at the [continue reading]
Meet up at Union Station for Metro Art Moves You at 5:30 p.m. The free art tour leaves from the information kiosk just inside the Alameda Street entrance and ends around 7 p.m. at 7th St/Metro Center Station. From there, you can visit several 213 Nightlife dining destinations. Tour participants can save 15% on food [continue reading]
Four of the five Metro Service Councils will hold public hearings this month to receive public input on proposed bus service changes for June or later this year. There will be a presentation at each hearing on the changes proposed for each region, and the public will have the opportunity [continue reading]
This Valentine’s Day, take a sunset art tour and fall in love with Metro. The free one night only tour looks at artworks in the Metro system through the lens of poet Mike Sonksen, also known as Mike the Poet, a third-generation Los Angeles native who is known for his [continue reading]
