Da Vinci Design

10th Annual Mars Rover & Professional Society Expo
FREE STEM event for kids, students & adults!

To register, click here. Expo registration closes Sept. 29th!
This is a free event with free Parking for all (must RSVP).

Date: Saturday, September 30, 2023
Time: 1:00 – 5:00 PM
Location: Hannon Courtyard Area at Loyola Marymont University
One LMU Drive
Westchester, CA 90045

At this event, you will:

• • Discover the latest Mars Rover Engineering & Science Results!
  • See a Rover Landing Site Scale Model, Hardware & Mockups
  • Limited STEM Focused Campus tours
  • PC-based Mars Rover & ISS Docking Simulators
  • Exhibit Tables from LA & OC Professional Societies
  • Kids activities (Rocket Contest, Robotics & More!)
  • Closing Q&A and Free Raffle (“Space related”) Prizes!

This is an LA/OC-Area-Wide Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) outreach, where kids, students & adults are welcome!

For more information about these opportunities, please contact Ms. Crissel Rodriguez, Director of Real World Learning, at crodriguez@davincischools.org.

For a list of other current Real World Learning Opportunities, please click here.

Please see two exciting opportunities below related to automotive technology and aviation:

Automotive Technology Career Pathway with El Camino College

El Camino College is offering high school students the opportunity to participate in their automotive technology career pathway. There is a shortage of auto mechanics who are trained to work on Electric and Hybrid vehicles. Opportunities to become trained in this field can lead to a high-growth and high-wage career. This opportunity is open to 10th – 12th graders. To learn more, please see the flyer or visit the interest form. Questions can be directed to Dr. Coleen Maldonado at cmaldonado@elcamino.edu. Students are also encouraged to speak with their counselors to determine their eligibility.

Sling Pilot Academy is offering a Commercial Drone Pilot Scholarship

This scholarship is intended for students who are interested in aviation careers. Commercial drone pilots are professionals who operate drones for private businesses or local and federal government agencies. Drone pilots can use their skills to collect information and imagery. To apply click here.

Selection Criteria:
-Ability to start the course soon and finish before March 1, 2024
-Interested in aviation and possibly a career with either drones or as a Commercial Pilot
-Preferably in High School or recently-graduated (not essential)
-From the local area
-Students from rural areas or disadvantaged circumstances to be represented
-Ethnic minorities to be represented

Prerequisites:
Minimum age: 16
Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the English language

For more information about these opportunities, please contact Ms. Crissel Rodriguez, Director of Real World Learning, at crodriguez@davincischools.org.

For a list of other current Real World Learning Opportunities, please click here.

10TH ANNUAL LATINO COLLEGE EXPO- Get accepted, win scholarships, find out about DACA, DREAM Act and more!
Date: September 16
Hours: 10am to 2pm

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Location: Cal Poly Pomona Campus- outside of the Bronco Center
3801 West Temple Avenue Pomona, CA 91768

2023 brings a larger footprint to the Latino College Expo with a true Educational Festival Flair!

Do not miss out on the opportunities of finding out MORE about Education for your students or kids! How to find money for college!, 411 for the Student Athlete, How to navigate through the college process for students and parents, How to get scholarships through Esports. and more!

Food, festivities, education, STEAM Pavilion, Health and Wellness Pavilion, truly a family FUN DAY. JOIN US.

For more information, please contact Ms. Crissel Rodriguez, Director of Real World Learning, at crodriguez@davincischools.org.

Interested in a career pathway into the creative industry? The International Eye LA has opened applications for the Los Angeles Creative Industry Academy (LACIA). They are seeking 6 fellows for their 2023 Youth Producer & Director Fellowship Program Sept. 20 – Oct. 25.

LACIA exposes emerging culture bearers, producers, and creatives from diverse and underserved communities to training, skills and connections necessary to enter high paying careers in the creative industries. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and will receive a $1000 stipend upon completion of the program. Click here to apply. Students are encouraged to submit applications by September 15th.

For more information, please contact Ms. Crissel Rodriguez, Director of Real World Learning, at crodriguez@davincischools.org.

STEMEd for Girls is a FREE series of lively, informative, and engaging virtual workshops that will pave the way for your success as you move through high school, into college, and eventually on to your career. Designed for those who want to stand out among their peers, the program:

• Illustrates what leadership in STEM looks and feels like, emphasizes the rewards of innovation, describes different types of mentorship relationships, discusses what it means to have and expect a sense of belonging in STEM, presents coping strategies, and shares many more skills you can use for advancement and promotion in high school.
• Demystifies the world of STEM and shows how accessible—and exciting—these fields can be.
• Explores the different subject areas that you can choose as a college major, including biology, chemistry, engineering, mathematics, physics, and technology/computer science.
• Shows the many types of lucrative jobs and careers a STEM education can prepare you for.

To view the schedule and register, please click here.

For more information, please contact Ms. Crissel Rodriguez, Director of Real World Learning, at crodriguez@davincischools.org.

Driven by Design LA Youth – Creative Style Competition

Are you between 13-17 years old and passionate about fashion? Here’s your moment to shine! Transform your drawing into a stunning fashion style and bring it to life on the runway. Have a teen model showcase your creation and compete for fabulous prizes!

To participate in the Driven by Design LA Youth Style Competition, a registration fee of $35.00 will apply. Please note that registration is mandatory to participate. To register, click here.

Date and time:
Sunday, October 15, 2023 | 11:30am – 1pm PDT

Location:
Matte Argyle Runway Playa Vista
12775 West Millennium Los Angeles, CA 90094

This event celebrates cultural diversity and creativity, all while supporting our charitable foundation.

For more information, please contact Ms. Crissel Rodriguez, Director of Real World Learning, at crodriguez@davincischools.org.

A new play with music, created with and about the San Pedro Community
-Open to all ages
-No experience necessary
-Nothing to prepare

Some audition dates have passed, but there are still auditions being held on 8/9 from 5:30-8:30pm at Rancho San Pedro Social Hall and 8/10 from 5:30-8:30pm at Angels Gate Cultural Center.

For more information, contact:
Paula Donnelly at pdonnelly@cornerstonetheater.org
Michael Garcia at mgarcia@cornerstonetheater.org

Performances will take place in October 2023. See more information below. 

When Jessica is sent to San Pedro on a journalistic assignment, she finds much more than she bargained for. Traveling through Pedro’s rich and colorful past, present and future, Jessica finds a community in the midst of radical change. A romantic comedy with music, PEDRO PLAY explores the meaning of home and features members of the San Pedro community on stage in collaboration with Cornerstone Theater Company.

Cornerstone Theater Company is holding auditions for PEDRO PLAY.

Do you live or work or spend significant time in San Pedro?
Are you a former resident who left their heart in San Pedro?
Come audition for PEDRO PLAY!
No theater experience is necessary and there’s nothing to prepare.

If you’d like to be a part of making this San Pedro community play, but don’t want to be onstage, stop by auditions and introduce yourself. We’d love to meet you!

Rehearsals and performances take place this September and October in San Pedro.

Auditions:

Thursday, August 3, 6:00pm – 8:30pm
One San Pedro Office
The Arcade Building
479 West 6th Street, San Pedro, CA

Tuesday, August 8, 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Grand Annex
434 W Sixth St, San Pedro, CA

Wednesday, August 9, 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Rancho San Pedro Social Hall
275 W First St, San Pedro, CA

Thursday, August 10, 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Angels Gate Cultural Center – Building H
3601 S Gaffey St, San Pedro, CA

Callbacks:

Monday and Tuesday, August 28 and 29, 5:30pm – 8:30pm

Please see two exciting events below:

Indigenous Youth Organizing Academy Artivism Day:

The California Native Vote Project invites Native youth to a fun IYOA Artivism Day on Sunday, August 6 in the city of LA, filled with workshops, guest performances, and an opportunity for Native youth to connect in person. To register, click here.

Girls in Aviation Day:

Women in Aviation International is non-profit organization dedicated to the encouragement and advancement of women in all aviation and aerospace career fields and interests.

Join the Greater Los Angeles Women in Aviation Chapter, Fly Compton, and Alaska Airlines in celebrating Girls In Aviation Day at Compton Airport on Saturday, September 23 from 10am – 2pm! Families are invited to join the Compton Woodley Airport for a fun-filled day celebrating International Girls in Aviation Day!

• Tour Airplanes and Helicopters
• Take a spin in our flight simulators
• Take mini ground school lessons
• Meet Pilots, Flight Attendants, & Air Traffic Controllers
• Play games, win raffles, eat food, and more!

To register, click here!

For more information, please contact Ms. Crissel Rodriguez, Director of Real World Learning, at crodriguez@davincischools.org.

All Access Fest is a FREE virtual career fair that invites youth ages 16-24 to follow their dream of a career in the music & live entertainment industry through a day that will spark discovery and map pathways to success. This event is on August 2 from 9am-5pm. To register, click here.

For students interested in Game Art, Game Design, or Content Creation:

Cxmmunity welcomes you to a new online workshop for high school and collegiate students interested in STEM and Gaming on August 8th 5:00-6:30pm EST.

This virtual workshop guides participants through resume building and creating their portfolios. Utilizing tools and knowledge about the career paths within the esports and gaming industry, participants will build a portfolio that includes the following:

Introduction/About me ​
Categories for their work samples/artifacts​
Contact details/form​
Link to their resume in a pdf format​

Register here.