Update for BSU events this week!
2023 Summer Career Training Programs – Apply by May 22!
Da Vinci Families,
We are excited to announce that we will be hosting a number of Summer Career Training Programs around the trades, entrepreneurship, aviation, and space system designs. All programs will take place at our 201 N. Douglas campus, and will be free and open to all current Da Vinci high school students, including graduating seniors. Space is limited! DEADLINE TO APPLY IS MONDAY, MAY 22.
Please see the flyer for more information about each program:
- L.A. Urban League’s Biz Camp Summer Program
- Summer Trades Program
- Summer Aviation Program
- Stellar Camp
If you have any questions please contact Ms. Crissel Rodriguez, Director of Real-World Learning, at crodriguez@davincischools.org.
LA Carnival Youth on Parade – Last day to apply!
Over $10,000 Available for Youth Creative Residencies in Caribbean Carnival Arts
International Eye Los Angeles is pleased to announce its 2023 creative residencies in Caribbean carnival arts and multimedia presentation. The program, ‘LA Carnival Youth On Parade™’, teaches youth, 14-24 years old production and design skills to express their artistry and creativity. Partially funded by a California Arts Council grant, participants will receive stipends between $200 and $500 while developing transferable, project-based skills.
The residencies will take place on two campuses, one in MacArthur Park and one in Leimert Park. Each campus will have two cohorts, a Young Designer Cohort (age 14- 17) focusing on costume design and fabrication; and a Youth Leadership Cohort (age 18-24), focused on leadership and producing. Presented in collaboration with Los Angeles Carnival, participants will be integral collaborators in the LA Carnival and Festival of Arts scheduled for Sunday, June 25th in Leimert Park.
Interested in Careers in the Aviation Industry? Check Out These Opportunities!
Calling all Da Vinci students who are interested in learning more about careers in the aviation industry!
We have 3 exciting opportunities coming up for Da Vinci students to learn more about the field of aviation:
- Summer Aviation Careers Experience: Da Vinci is hosting a brand-new Summer Aviation Program from June 26-June 30 sponsored by Giving Kids Wings Flight Academy. This program will introduce high school students to aviation careers and teach them the basics of flying an airplane. Spaces are limited; to reserve your spot, click here.
- Field trip opportunity: Kollab Youth is hosting an Air Industry Event on Monday, May 22nd. High school students are invited for a field trip with Alaska Airlines to Compton Airport where they will learn from Alaska Airlines pilots about careers in aviation, hear from the CEO of Fly Compton Aero Club, experience flight simulators, and more. Please email Steve Wallis at swallis@davincischools.org by Wednesday, May 17 if you are interested in participating in this field trip.
- Private Pilot License Scholarship: Through a grant from the Federal Aviation Administration, Sling Pilot Academy is offering a full scholarship (a $16,000 value) to up to 4 Da Vinci Students to complete their private pilot’s license. To qualify, students must be at least 17 years old, be able to start flying soon and finish their training before March 1, 2024. To learn more about this opportunity, please email Steve Wallis at swallis@davincischools.org by Wednesday, May 10.
Become a Youth Board Representative for Del Aire Neighborhood – Apply Today!
High school students from Del Aire Neighborhood,
The Del Aire Neighborhood Association (DNA) is looking for 1-2 high school student leaders who want to serve as YOUTH BOARD REPRESENTATIVES who can help the organization grow, plan community events, and advocate for neighborhood improvements like the Greenway!
This is a great opportunity for youth in Del Aire can learn about local government and help shape their community. Click HERE to apply.
Applicants must:
- Be Del Aire residents
- Be able to commit to serving for 2 years- ideally, incoming freshmen, sophomores and juniors should apply
If you have any questions please contact Ms. Crissel Rodriguez at crodriguez@davincischools.org.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Our community partner, South Bay Families Connected, offers our families a variety of youth wellness resources. For Mental Health Awareness Month, we feature their resource pages covering trending youth wellness topics on the minds of parents and caregivers:
- Supporting healthy social media and screen time management
- Recognizing and supporting mental health challenges
- Understanding and managing stress and anxiety
- Helping youth build healthy relationships and foster empathy and compassion
- Practicing mindful parenting
Visit our own Da Vinci Families Connected page for more youth wellness resources from Da Vinci Schools and SBFC.
Teacher Appreciation Week, May 8 – 12th!
This year we’re celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week, May 8-12.
Join us this Teacher Appreciation Week as we honor the amazing educators at Da Vinci Connect High School who drive the future leaders of tomorrow! Let’s show support for our educators and tell them how much their commitment and dedication to our students is so appreciated.
Important Updates from Real World Learning Director (5.3.2023)
Hello Da Vinci Scholars and Families,
We are happy to announce that we will be hosting a number of Career Training Programs this summer around the trades, entrepreneurship, aviation, and space system designs at our 201 N. Douglas campus. To see our flyer with more information, please click here. The deadline to apply is Monday, May 22.
We also invite you to also take a look at the Google document with all of the ongoing volunteer and internship experiences students can apply for. This week we have new experiences listed under Arts, Media and Entertainment, Engineering and Architecture, Health Sciences, and Information, Gaming, & Communication Technologies. The document can be accessed here.
If you have any questions please contact Ms. Crissel Rodriguez at crodriguez@davincischools.org.
Child Mind Institute Youth Mental Health Academy- Summer opportunity!
Students aged 16+ may be eligible to participate in a community-based career development program through the Child Mind Institute called the Youth Mental Health Academy (YMHA).
The YMHA offers each participating student the opportunity to:
- receive up to a $2,000 stipend for completing project-based learning
- acquire career skills and knowledge
- build their resume
- develop professional networks
- work on a capstone project with a group of their peers
- be inspired to pursue a career in a mental health-related field
The project-based learning portion of the program will take place from June 19 through July 22, 2023. Participants will also complete an internship in a mental health-related field during the summer of 2024. Through project-based learning and ongoing programming in the 2023–24 school year, students will receive mentorship and support from experienced professionals.
Youth Mental Health Academy participants receive:
- First summer: Paid project-based learning around mental health issues, symptoms, treatment, and careers, and an opportunity to complete a capstone presentation (with a stipend of up to $2,000).
- Academic year programming: College planning workshops and other community-building activities.
- Second summer: A paid internship in a mental health-related field.
- Duration of program: Mentorship from an early-career professional or a college or graduate student pursuing a health-related career.
If you’re interested in joining YMHA, It’s easy to do — just go to YMHA for more information or to apply.