Lalaind and Hubbard are advocating for women firefighters and giving back to their communities through the Los Angeles city’s Black firefighters association.
Career
Publicist du jour Wyllisa Bennett
From Hollywood red carpets to local community events, Bennett is having a lot of fun as the owner of her own boutique public relations agency.
Nalinya Descieux’s fascinating career in the entertainment industry
Descieux, a Southern University graduate, has negotiated labor contracts for some of the top companies in the entertainment industry, and she has enjoyed her time attending star-studded and industry events.
Shawna Charles tells the stories of businesses, organizations, and politicians through PR
The Charles Communication Group is a public relations agency that spreads their clients message locally and nationally.
Former local star athlete Billy Vaughn Jr. is heading to the LAFD
Vaughn was a star athlete on Dorsey High School’s football and track teams. Now he’s starting a rewarding career as a firefighter.
Community Build, Inc. combats the speed of COVID-19 in the workplace while creating jobs
The South Los Angeles non-profit organization partners with Coastal Health to train health workers to retrofit the workplace environment.
Army Sergeant Alisha Freeman
Freeman, an Inglewood native, will complete her Bachelor of Science dgree in Nutrition in 2021 and she will pursue a Master of Science degree in Dietetics.
Latashia DeVeaux’s exciting public relations career
DeVeaux, a South Los Angeles native, has worked on blockbuster films, with major corporations, and with celebrities such as Dave Chappelle and Ice Cube.
Kickstart your real estate career
Keller Williams Inglewood and California Realty Training offer a real estate license course.
Christopher E. Jackson Sr. manages the revitalization of Inglewood
Wise decisions led Jackson from the Nickerson Gardens housing projects to becoming an urban planner in Inglewood.
LAPD’s CAP program prepares incoming officers for the physical challenges of the job
Many candidates take advantage of this free physical fitness program before they make it to the police academy.
Robert Hawkins leads the way to the L.A. Fire Department
The Inglewood native was mentored by firefighters when he was younger, and now he’s encouraging others to join the service.
L.A. Trade Tech is launching careers in the culinary arts field
The college recently broke ground on a facility that will help students obtain jobs in the food industry.
Jamarah Hayner brings the community and developers together as a public affairs specialist
Hayner has worked on major development projects, such as Metro’s Crenshaw/LAX line and the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital.
The Metaphor Club is the new creative space in Leimert Park
Locals can write, study, and share ideas with other creative people at this lounge on Crenshaw Boulevard.
Wingate has made a career out of fighting wildfires
The Baldwin Hills native trains future firefighters and he discusses brush fire prevention.
Construction jobs are booming
Financially rewarding jobs are available throughout Los Angeles.
Public relation professionals manage the message

Artis Twyman has a sports fan’s dream job, as he is able to build great relationships with NFL players and coaches. Photo by Jeff Lewis
Communication professionals Jade Stevens, Los Angeles City Controller, and Artis Twyman, Los Angeles Rams, are tasked with managing the information that goes out to the media and the public.
The L.A. Fire Department is “a hidden jewel”
Firefighters are having exciting and financially rewarding careers in the LAFD, which will be accepting applications starting March 5.
West Angeles CDC’s career fair brings employers to the community
The Crenshaw Community Career Fair takes place on October 28.
Career fairs can enhance job seekers' chances of finding employment
Applying for jobs online can be extremely frustrating, so City Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson brought the jobs to the people.
Metro seeks to employ more women for construction jobs
Metro is promoting carpenter apprenticeship programs to increase the amount of women working on the Crenshaw/LAX Transit Project.
Careers with the LAPD
The Los Angeles Police Department has become more inclusive of women and people of color within its ranks, which can benefit African American communities.
Stentorians offers a free intro to LAFD course

During the Intro to LAFD course, candidates, some with no prior experience, get the physical feel of a firefighter’s job. Photos by Jason Lewis
The African-American firefighters association introduces people to the physical requirements of the job.
Real Estate’s financially rewarding careers

Realtor Michael D. Allen helps people buy and sell homes in Baldwin Hills, Ladera Heights, View Park, Windsor Hills, Leimert Park and surrounding areas. Photos by Jason Lewis
Careers as a realtor and a residential loan originator can be a grind, but they come with great rewards.
After being incarcerated for 23 years, Jason Thomas gets a second chance with a career in construction

Jason Thomas is an operating engineer. He was trained by Operating Engineers Training Trust - Local 12, and hired by Walsh/Shae Corridor Constructors to work on Metro’s Crenshaw/LAX line. Photos by Jason Lewis
Thomas landed a construction job working on the Metro Crenshaw/LAX line, and he gives advice to others who are in his position.