Pioneers in Action: Launching the First Facilities Maintenance Mentor Team

We’re thrilled to celebrate a major milestone for the FMAP Partnership—the launch of the very first Facilities Maintenance Technician (FST) Mentors! Over two energizing days of training—Friday, Nov. 14th, and Thursday, Nov. 20th—our new mentors dove into interactive sessions, shared insights, and built excitement for the journey ahead. On Friday, Nov. 21st, all mentors came together for team-building activities and helped build the first Facilities Maintenance GYR. FMAP partnership leadership was also on hand to answer questions and support the mentors as they stepped into their new roles.

Leadership from ATU Local 1277 (Jeff Shaffer, Mauro Varela, Victor Rodriguez, Aaron Williams) and LA Metro (Chris Limon, Lalo Salas) joined the celebration to recognize these mentors as pioneers, setting the foundation for the very first Facilities Maintenance Mentor Program and helping shape the future of the FMAP program. Training was led by Eliseo Acosta and Rich Diaz of the ATU International Workforce Development team, along with Robert Hannibal of CTW.
We’re incredibly proud of what the FMAP Partnership and its new mentors have already accomplished and even more excited for what’s ahead.
Congratulations, FMAP!

FST Mentors: Raj Abeyrathna, Daniel Paz, Edward Moreno, Michael Hidalgo, David Gomez, Jorge Salas, Luis Arenas, Monte Woods, Roberto Vargas, and Santos Argueta