Orlando – November 06, 2026 -- Signature Aviation, operator of the world's largest network of private aviation terminals, has partnered with JA Worldwide to run student job shadowing events at three Southern California airports, with further events scheduled through 2027.
Students from three high schools visit LAX, Long Beach and Van Nuys terminals
Students from Compton High School, Millikan High School and Van Nuys High School will take part at Signature's Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Long Beach Airport (LGB) and Van Nuys Airport (VNY) locations, respectively. Signature runs more than 200 locations in 27 countries.
Each event includes facility tours, hands-on learning, job shadowing rotations and career conversations with team members across a variety of roles.
The Southern California events are the first activation of the partnership. Additional job shadowing experiences are planned for the New York Tri-State area in early 2027.
Signature's digital chief Al Lettera joins JA Worldwide's Global Council
Al Lettera, Signature's Chief Digital and Information Officer, recently joined JA Worldwide's Global Council, where he will support the organization's mission to expand opportunities for young people. "There's so much more to aviation than most people see," Lettera said.
JA Worldwide brings 23 million annual learning experiences to the partnership
JA Worldwide delivers more than 23 million learning experiences each year through 750,000+ teachers and business volunteers in 120+ countries. Its programs cover entrepreneurship, work readiness and financial health.
CEO Asheesh Advani said career exploration is most meaningful when young people experience it firsthand, and that the partnership connects students with industry professionals.