Los Angeles Briefs: Altasea Announces High School Mentorship Program and Councilmember McOsker Motion Update

Ocean Pathways Will Provide Hands-On experience for high school students in regenerative aquaculture, renewable energy, and more.

LOS ANGELES — AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles, June 24 announced the launch of its 2024 Ocean Pathways High School Research Mentorship program, developed alongside Hugo Neu Corporation, New York/New Jersey Baykeeper, and the Boys & Girls Club of Newark or BGCN. The six-week program provides high school students in Los Angeles, New York, and New Jersey with firsthand research experience and mentorship opportunities in marine biology, sustainability, and environmental conservation. The program will take place at AltaSea and on Hugo Neu’s Kearny Point campus in New Jersey.

In its second year, the Ocean Pathways program brings together two leading innovation hubs, AltaSea and Kearny Point, and leverages the unique capabilities of each organization to drive innovation and growth on both coasts. As part of the initiative, NY/NJ Baykeeper, Hugo Neu, and AltaSea will offer experiential-learning programs that cover topics like sustainable aquaculture practices, renewable energy solutions, and other innovative blue economy technologies.

Details: Read more at: https://tinyurl.com/Bicoastal-Career-Program 

McOsker Motion Update

LOS ANGELES — On June 21 councilmember Tim McOsker introduced a motion to move existing funding, about 1.2 million dollars, from a reserve account into the Fire Department budget to allow the city to recruit and pay “hand crews” which are brushland firefighters. These positions provide public safety citywide, especially as temperatures rise, while also offering hands-on training opportunities and certifications to qualified individuals who might also choose to apply to become dual function firefighters for the city.