Pasadena : Industry Council Awards

The Foothill Private Industry Council will hold its Outstanding Employer Awards luncheon at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Pasadena Hilton, 150 S. Los Robles Ave.

Local companies that provide jobs and job training under council-sponsored jobs programs will be honored. Rod Hanks, chairman of the Alliance of Los Angeles Regional Private Industry Councils will discuss educational and workplace challenges.

The event is open to local business leaders, who may make reservations at (818) 796-2484.