Ira administers the IAM CREST Youth Transition to Work program, funded by the NJ Department of Labor working with IAM District 15, helping high school seniors learn about career opportunities as automotive and diesel technicians through apprenticeships. Ira attended the Cornell School of Industrial and Labor Relations and has many years of experience in education and labor. Prior to joining IAM CREST in 2009 he worked for various unions coordinating their education, training and legislative programs.