LaGuardia Gateway Partners (LGP), the manager and developer of LaGuardia Airport’s new Terminal B, has announced a new partnership with Farmingdale State College, which has joined its Terminal Operations Internship Program. This collaboration offers students an immersive, on-site experience at LaGuardia Airport’s award-winning Terminal B, extending firsthand insights into airport management and the broader aviation industry. In its inaugural year, LGP welcomes two exceptional Farmingdale students to the program, with the first participating this summer.
First launched in 2022, the LGP Terminal Operations Internship Program provides a comprehensive, rotational experience across various areas of Terminal B. Interns gain exposure to day-to-day operations, working alongside airlines, business partners, passengers, and terminal administration—equipping them with practical skills and industry knowledge in a dynamic airport environment.
With the addition of Farmingdale State College, the internship program continues to grow its academic partnerships, which already include Vaughn College and York College, beginning in 2022 and 2024 respectively. Many alumni of the internship program have since joined LGP in full-time positions upon graduation. This latest collaboration further strengthens LGP’s mission to support career development and cultivate the next generation of aviation professionals.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Farmingdale State College as our newest partner aboard our esteemed Terminal Operations Internship Program,” said Suzette Noble, Chief Executive Officer of LaGuardia Gateway Partners. “It is an honor to be able to leverage our world-class airport facility as an educational tool, introducing students passionate about pursuing careers in the aviation industry as we continue expanding this program.”
“The Aviation department at Farmingdale State College (FSC) has long recognized the significant benefit of students participating in internships that are educationally sound,” said Dr. Meron Lindenfeld, Associate Professor and Internship Coordinator at FSC Aviation. “LGP has been an excellent partner to work with in creating an internship experience that will provide students with a relevant educational experience in the setting of a truly modern terminal facility. LGP’s goals, projects, and intern presentations reviewed by their site supervisors align directly with the goals and outcomes of FSC Aviation. We look forward to a long-standing relationship with LGP in providing these opportunities to our students.”
