Please join us at the Black El Camino College Expo on Wednesday, April 5th from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm in the east dining room! Come explore the many opportunities built to help you succeed. Join us for one-on-one conversations with representatives from programs across campus, Transfer and Financial Aid resource workshops, campus tours, enrollment assistance, games, prizes, free food, and more!
For students interested in a paid summer arts fellowship:
The Institute of Contemporary Art Los Angeles (ICALA) is offering local youth the opportunity to gain exposure to the creative arts sector through mentorship and hands-on experiences. The first mandatory in-person commitment for the program is April 5, 6, and 7. The program requires a commitment of 7 months from April to October 22 and students must provide their own transportation. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, March 28.
Youth & Young Adult Job Fair on 3/29:
The South Bay Workforce Investment Board is hosting its 23rd Annual Youth and Young Adult Job Fair on April 19, 2023, from 9am to 1pm at El Camino College. This event is open to participants over the age of 16. Transportation will be provided to and from the event via a bus that will be leaving from the 201 N. Douglas campus at 8:00am. Please note that spots are limited and not guaranteed. The deadline to RSVP is Wednesday, March 29 at 3pm. Those that are selected will receive an email with further instructions from Crissel Rodriguez, the Director of Real-World Learning. If you are interested in participating, please fill out this form.
For more information, please contact Crissel Rodriguez, Director of Real World Learning, at crodriguez@davincischools.org.
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allcove Beach Cities and BCHD are looking to select the next group of young leaders who represent the diversity of the Beach Cities and surrounding communities across race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, lived experience, ability and socio-economic status. Attached you’ll find a PDF with more information on the advisory group positions.
The Youth Advisory Group ensures that youth voices are at the forefront of the allcove Beach Cities center experience. As part of the Youth Advisory Group, you will help allcove Beach Cities gain a better understanding of young peoples’ needs and opinions to provide them with relevant and effective services. The Youth Advisory Group is comprised of up to 15 young people, ages 16-25, from the local community of the Beach Cities and throughout Service Planning Area (SPA) 8.
SPA 8 serves the communities of Athens, Avalon, Carson, Catalina Island, El Segundo, Gardena, Harbor City, Hawthorne, Inglewood, Lawndale, Lennox, Long Beach, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Palos Verdes Estates, Rancho Dominguez, Rancho Palos Verdes, Redondo Beach, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, San Pedro, Torrance, Wilmington and others.
Join the youth movement leading mental health access in the Beach Cities and surrounding communities with allcove Beach Cities! Applications are due by Sunday, April 2, 2023. For more information regarding Youth Advisory Group or the application process, please contact Amanda VerWys, allcove Engagement Specialist, at amanda.verwys@bchd.org or (310) 464-2231.
Join us for an upcoming seminar with Dr. Vince Bertram, a renowned international speaker, and New York Times best-selling author dedicated to transforming career learning for students worldwide. Discover how to prepare your student for success in work and life by learning about the value of a college education, skills that matter more than a degree, and the outlook for today’s job market. Space is limited. RSVP here to reserve your spot today!
The Rise Diversity Project aims to diversify the world of film and studio recordings by assembling an orchestra of young, BIPOC musicians from all across Los Angeles. The young musicians will work side-by-side with professional studio musicians and perform and record in a world-class recording studio. Students can apply by clicking here.
For more information, please contact Crissel Rodriguez, Director of Real World Learning, at crodriguez@davincischools.org.
Click here to see other Real World Learning opportunities.
For students interested in animation, art, and game development:
Noggin Nickelodeon is looking for 18-24 year-olds who are interested in gaining work experience and looking for a career pathway in animation, art, game development, etc. As you can see on this flyer, there is no experience necessary to be part of this awesome opportunity. Youth will be coached and mentored by Noggin’s Award-winning industry experts. To learn more, click here.
For students interested in entrepreneurship:
iDEAS by Youth Entrepreneurship Competition: Offered by Dignity of Children, this competition is a complimentary 8-week program that will teach high school students how to build a business, create a prototype and present it to a panel of experts in a shark-tank format for a chance to win a cash prize (to launch their business) and a 3-month business mentorship to take their idea to the next level. The program is designed to empower young people to solve important problems such as poverty, injustice, health crisis, and climate change. The deadline is March 27th, 2023. Apply here.
For more information, please contact Crissel Rodriguez, Director of Real World Learning, at crodriguez@davincischools.org.
Click here to see other Real World Learning opportunities.
Summer courses at El Camino College are an excellent way to learn more about your career pathway(s) of interest! ECC Summer classes run from June 19-August 10.
We encourage you to consider registering for any of these you find interesting, regardless of which school you attend or which pathway you are currently in. More information about class meeting days and times can be found here (Select “summer” for the term)→
The classes listed below are an opportunity for you to learn more about your particular area(s) of interest and will be valuable additions to your resume and college applications, but they are not transferable for high school graduation credit and will not go on your Da Vinci transcript.
To register for a summer course at El Camino College, please follow the steps described on the next page.
If you would like any help, please contact your counselor.
Career Pathway
Relevant Summer Courses at El Camino College
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Architecture
ARCH 119 (CAD Drawing & Modeling)
ARCH 172 (Architectural Color Rendering Techniques)
*BUS 20 (Business Management)
BUS 25 (Introduction to Business)
CTEC 141 (Interior Finishes)
*FASH 1 (Career Opportunities in Fashion)
*courses offered online
Biomedical Engineering
*MEDT 1 (Medical Terminology)
*CH 1 (Personal & Community Health Issues)
*CDEV 103 (Child Growth & Development)
*NURS 143 (Introduction to Nursing)
NURS 146 (Health Assessment)
*courses offered online
Business Management
*BUS 20 (Business Management)
BUS 25 (Introduction to Business)
ECON 100 (Fundamentals of Economics)
*courses offered online
Computer Science
*CSCI 1 (Problem Solving & Program Design in C++)
*CSCI 3 (Computer Programming in Java)
*CIS 13 (Computer Information Systems)
*courses offered online
Civil Engineering
*ARCH 100 (Orientation to Architecture)
ARCH 119 (CAD Drawing & Modeling)
ARCH 172 (Architectural Color Rendering Techniques)
CADD 5 (Intro to Mechanical Drafting)
CTEC 100 (Building Fundamentals)
*CTEC 160 (Business & Legal Aspects of Contracting)
CTEC 180 (Residential Plumbing)
WELD 15 (Basic Welding for Allied Fields)
*courses offered online
Entrepreneurship
*BUS 20 (Business Management)
BUS 25 (Introduction to Business)
ECON 100 (Fundamentals of Economics)
*FASH 1 (Career Opportunities in Fashion)
*courses offered online
Graphic Design
ART 110 (Drawing Fundamentals I)
*ART 130 (Two-Dimensional Design I)
*ART 141 (Digital Art Fundametals)
*courses offered online
Marketing
*BUS 20 (Business Management)
BUS 25 (Introduction to Business)
ECON 100 (Fundamentals of Economics)
*FASH 1 (Career Opportunities in Fashion)
*COMS 100 (Public Speaking)
*courses offered online
Mechanical Engineering
*ENGR 1 (Intro to Engineering)
MTT 101 (Intro to Conventional & CNC Machining)
MTEC 70 (Basic Robotics)
ECHT 11 (Introduction to Electronics)
WELD 15 (Basic Welding for Allied Fields)
*courses offered online
Media Production
*FILM 105 (Media Aesthetics)
FILM 110 (Film Appreciation)
*courses offered online
Multimedia Journalism
*FILM 105 (Media Aesthetics)
*COMS 100 (Public Speaking)
*courses offered online
If you are interested in enrolling in a course, please complete the following steps:
After submitting, you will receive your Welcome Email (with 7-digit El Camino College ID #) in 1-3 business days at the personal email address given on your application.
Once you apply to ECC and receive your ECC ID, you must complete a Dual Enrollment Application.
Students must submit a completed Dual Enrollment Application for each term they wish to registered for. Once the student and parents complete the Dual Enrollment Form, please contact your counselor to obtain their signature in Section III of the Form
Next, email the completed Dual Enrollment Form, with signatures from student, parent and counselor to: dualenrollment@elcamino.edu
The Karim Kharbouch Coding Fellowship (KKCF) is cofounded by Hip Hop Artist French Montana and supports youth interested in STEM. Through a 12-month fellowship program, Fellows will complete 80 hours of summer curriculum to prepare them for college, the future of work, and STEM careers, while participating in monthly career workshops throughout the academic year. During the summer months, Fellows will participate in six weeks of summer instruction, then receive monthly career coaching sessions and workshops. Fellows will use industry-standard technologies to learn how to create a brand, understand selling, create a proper wireframe, basic HTML & CSS coding, and more. To learn more, please click here. To sign up for the information session on March 28 at 6 pm, please click here.
For more information, please contact Crissel Rodriguez, Director of Real World Learning, at crodriguez@davincischools.org.
Click here to see other Real World Learning opportunities.
About the Future Doctors Program by Harvard Student Agencies in collaboration with Learn with Leaders
The Future Doctors Program offers a unique opportunity to learn from, network with, and receive expert mentorship from qualified Harvard instructors and begin your journey into the global health care and medical practices.
Spread over two weekends, it is a one-of-its-kind medical-experiential program for high school students across the globe aspiring to become change makers in the medical field. The program will enable students to dive deep into the pre-medical field with an introduction to Genetic Inheritance, Hormones, Immunology, and Organic Chemistry, while acquiring 21st-century skills to succeed in the medical field through real-world exposure.
This time, we are opening the applications for 2 cohorts – March and May. So now you have the flexibility to join the cohort of your choice!
OPTION 1: The March 2023 Cohort Who Is Eligible?: Students from Grades 8 to 12 Duration: 2 weekends Last Date of Application: 15th March, 2023 Program Starts: 25th March, 2023 Find more about the Program:Here Application Form (March): Click Here
OPTION 2: The May 2023 Cohort Who Is Eligible?: Students from Grades 8 to 12 Duration: 2 weekends Last Date of Application: 10th April, 2023 Program Starts: 20th May, 2023 Find more about the Program:Here Application Form (May): Click Here
What You Will Get?
– Certificate from Harvard Student Agencies – Access to all LWL Webinars and Masterclass – Featured on LWL and Harvard social media platforms – Portfolio Enhancement with certificates and projects – Global exposure and networking with students and teachers from across the world plus a chance to make lifelong friendships!
Here’s what our participants of Future Doctors Program have got to say:
“Since I am just starting high school, the information we learned will benefit my upcoming science classes, like genetics and organic chemistry. I can now use the new knowledge I learned from my instructors about applying to universities, doing extracurricular courses, and being myself and working hard through my high school years to become successful. If I had to summarise the experience in one word, it would be ‘Informative.” – Hanna Noori, United States of America
“The Future Doctors Program is a unique program that helped me choose my career path in Medicine, and also to develop research skills as a group using different sources of information, and to be able to filter what’s important. Being freshmen at Harvard, the teachers had a lot of energy and kept me engaged along with the sessions. If I had to describe my experience in one word, it would be ‘Eye-Opening.” – Luisa Miles, Uruguay
For students interested in exploring cyber security and IT:
Join the IT Academy Powered by Microsoft! LA-Tech.org has partnered with Microsoft to bring you this incredible opportunity to get PAID while learning, earning certifications, and working with amazing companies like Microsoft. This program is 12 weeks and requires a commitment of 10 to 15 hours a week. You will be required to attend zoom sessions every Tuesday and Thursday with the majority of sessions starting at 4 pm. The priority deadline is Sunday, April 2, 2023. To apply, please click here.
For students interested in business and technology:
The Fika Tech Career Academy starts in the Fall of 2023. Students will have the opportunity to learn from companies such as Roblox, Snapchat Inc, Facebook, and more. This is a paid opportunity that allows students to build their portfolios with industry-driven projects. Students must be committed to joining virtual sessions every week and comfortable with independent work. The deadline to apply is July 6, 2023. To apply, please click here.
TheKarim Kharbouch Coding Fellowship (KKCF) is cofounded by Hip Hop Artist French Montana and supports youth interested in STEM. Through a 12-month fellowship program, Fellows will complete 80 hours of summer curriculum to prepare them for college, the future of work, and STEM careers, while participating in monthly career workshops throughout the academic year. During the summer months, Fellows will participate in six weeks of summer instruction, then receive monthly career coaching sessions and workshops. Fellows will use industry-standard technologies to learn how to create a brand, understand selling, create a proper wireframe, basic HTML & CSS coding, and more. To learn more, please click here. To sign up for the information session on May 7 at 4 pm, please click here.
Dear Future Warrior,
