For Immediate Release
February 3, 2023
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Hartsfield-Jackson Launches ATL Apprenticeship Program
New program offers paid on-the-job training and mentorship for adult job seekers and high school students
ATLANTA – Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens will join Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) officials and partners to officially launch the inaugural ATL Apprenticeship Program. In partnership with the Georgia Department of Labor, Atlanta Technical College, and the Technical College System of Georgia, this ATL program was created as a call to action to address the gap of skilled tradespeople in Airport operations. It will offer a unique, paid opportunity for selected job seekers, current employees and high school student participants to “earn while they learn” with work-based training and one-on-one mentoring from an ATL Department of Aviation employee.
WHO: Mayor Andre Dickens, 61st Mayor of Atlanta
Balram Bheodari, General Manager, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Dr. Lisa Herring, Superintendent, Atlanta Public Schools
Greg Dozier, Commissioner, Operations, Technical College System of Georgia
Dr. Victoria Seals, President, Atlanta Technical College
Monica Pantoja, Executive Director, Nsoro Foundation
WHAT: Official Launch of ATL Apprenticeship Program
WHEN: Monday, Feb. 6
11 a.m.
WHERE: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Domestic Terminal Atrium
6000 N. Terminal Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30320
MEDIA PARKING:
Due to construction on the North Deck, media parking will be moved to South Hourly. Media will park on the landing just beyond the South Hourly exit plaza.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
ATL is the first airport in history to serve more than 100 million passengers in one year and continues to top passenger totals worldwide. In response to the pandemic, Hartsfield-Jackson pivoted to focus on implementing heightened safety protocols while maintaining efficiency and financial stability. The Airport boasts a direct economic impact of $66 billion in the state. A frequent recipient of awards of excellence, ATL is recognized for its leadership in concessions, operations, sustainability, architectural engineering, and construction. For more information, visit www.atl.com.
