Elect Norman M. Huberman Council Member for the 12^th District Because People Come First.

Retired from the corporate world in 1986 at age 39, after selling J&R Metals Corporation, and its subsidiary, Sub Haulers, a waste management company.   Still owns a construction company.  Developed Jason International Resources, a construction consulting firm, in 1986. Projects range from thousands of dollars to $40 million.

In late 1989, Huberman developed a course outline to help qualified adults pass the California State Law and Business Exam to become California State Licensed Contractors.  West Valley Occupational Center had no one qualified to teach these classes. Huberman was asked to teach the classes for one year.  He fell in love with teaching and became credentialed.  Now, 13 years later, he is still teaching four nights a week and Saturdays. 

 A licensed building contractor for the past 30 years, Huberman has taught  over 3000 students  since 1990 in his Construction Law and Business Class. In 1997, Huberman researched and developed state and federal programs at WVOC to help students further their education.  He also developed a new Job Placement Center at WVOC, which is a model for the LAUSD system. Over the past dozen years, Huberman has worked with many San Fernando Valley and surrounding communities as a volunteer and WVOC representative.

Active Community Participation:

• WVOC Director of Job Placement and Trainer for Job Developers at LAUSD
• WVOC Administrator in charge of the State TRA Program (Training Re-adjustment Act)
• Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (Member and Judge)
• UniteLA member in all three LAUSD local Districts A, B, and C. (Chairman for Districts A and B in year 2000 to 2001)
• Economic Alliance of the SFV  (Chairman of the Adult Education Committee, Workforce Management Committee, member of the Vision 20/20 Master Plan, and on many Committees as well)
• Valley Industrial Commerce Association (On local and state issues, Technical Internet Communication Entertainment, Education Committee, and others)
• NAACP Pacoima Chapter (Education and Job Development Committee)
• Build One Stop/Work Source California Center (Advisory Committee and Strategic Planning Committee)
• Valley Economic Development Center (VEDC) Facilitate Entrepreneurship Program from WVOC to VEDC
• Canoga Park Chamber Education Committee, Woodland Hills Chamber Education Committee, and attend many of the Valley Chambers meetings
• Days Of Dialogue Community Member(Create dialog and Stop Community Racism)

Awards and Recognitions:

• The Apple Award for Education (LAUSD, Valerie Fields)
• CALCO Award for Education (California Council for Adult Education)
• Appointed to the Congressional Business Council 2001
• National Business Advisory Council Businessman of the Year 2001 Award
• 2001 California Businessman of the Year Award (Congressional Council)
• Elected UTLA Union Chapter Chair at West Valley Occupational Center 1992-3 
• California State Assembly Certificate of Recognition (Education)
• Certificate of Recognition from the California Senate Rules Committee (Regarding Earthquake Damage and Insurance Awareness for the Public)
• Post Quake Consumer Protection Forum (member) Venice and Santa Monica area
• Nominated for the 2002 Republican Gold Medal
• Trained Job Developers Award (to use his system of gathering employers)
• For last two years, Guest Speaker at the School and Business Partnership Conference sponsored by LAUSD, Cal Fed, and others
• NAACP Appreciation Award

Current Activities:

Working on many committees to help the children and adults throughout the Valley develop

 jobs, career paths, and ladders so no one falls through the cracks.  He has partnered with

 Valley Industrial Commerce Association (VICA), the Economic Alliance of the San Fernando Valley,

and the Ventura County Superintendent of Schools,  to benefit both children and adults in California.

 Started teaching in 1990 to present, Construction / Contract Law, Business Management, Accounting and Labor Code. Also have developed and taught the Building Inspection Class. and the Entrepreneurship Class (developing business skills and businesses in the SFV).

In 1997 became a Volunteer Mediator for the City Attorney’s Office in Los Angeles to help community members settle problems through communication and understanding.

Seeing a need in 2001, he started California Educational Services to credential adults to become future teachers through a home study mentor program. Approved by the State of California in partnership with the Ventura County Superintendent of Schools, this program serves adults with time restraints.

Personal Information:

I am Norman Michael Huberman, age 55, and a graduate of Los Angeles Valley College and California State University Northridge (CSUN)

My family includes my wife, Lea Dalia Akerman, (married in 1974) and my two Children: Felicia (age 27,  took her bar exam last July) and Jason  (age 24,  student).

My parents are Reva Huberman (mother) and Joseph Huberman (father, passed away June 10, 2002)          

A cancer survivor for the last 12 years, I believe all of us have to try and make this a better place for all. 

I am running for the 12th District Council Seat,

Because People Come First!

Please Vote March 4, 2003