Erin Knott

USC is inviting rising high school seniors to USC’s 16th annual African American/Black and Latinx Junior Day on Saturday, June 3rd, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the USC Campus. Junior Day is free to attend and students will need to pre-register for the event.

As our first event for the 2023-2024 academic year, this half-day program is an opportunity for students to discover the vibrant African American/Black and Latinx communities at USC. At Junior Day, attendees will hear from current USC students, alumni, faculty and staff, while also learning about the various components of a USC application and how to tell their story through the college essay. Optional campus tours will be available during the event as well.

Additionally, we are excited that four of our academic departments will host presentations to help students learn more about specific colleges at USC, including:

• Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism
• Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
• Marshall School of Business
• Viterbi School of Engineering

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

📣 Exciting News! 📚✨

🗓 TODAY: Monday, May 22nd!

📖 We are thrilled to announce the launch of the first issue of DV Connect Lit, titled “Breaking Barriers: Voices of Diversity and Inclusion”! 🌟🌍

🔥 Get ready to dive into a collection of thought-provoking essays, art, and inspiring poetry, all celebrating diversity and promoting a more inclusive world. 🌈✨

📲 But wait! How can you access the publication? 🤔

📸 Simply scan the QR code above to unlock the link! 📸

🎉 Spread the word and tag your friends who believe in the strength of diversity and inclusion! Let’s make a difference together! 👥❤️

#DVConnectLit #BreakingBarriers #VoicesOfDiversity #InclusionMatters #artforchange #DiverseVoices #InclusiveCommunity

Rivet Schools will be offering virtual application sessions for students this Friday (5/19/23) and next Thursday(5/25/23) to support all interested students in completing their Rivet School Application. A Rivet representative will walk students through the application and also just answer any additional questions or concerns you might have before the June 2nd deadline.

 Please click here to sign up

It’s time for our final meeting of the year! 🎉 Join us on Wednesday, May 17th as we announce our summer theme and get ready for the release of our latest e-zine issue, “Breaking Barriers: Voices of Diversity and Inclusion of DV Connect” on Monday, May 22nd.

We’re so proud of the incredible work the Lit Club leadership team and contributors have done this year, and we can’t wait to see what the summer has in store for us.

Stay tuned for more details, and make sure to mark your calendars for the final meeting of the school year! Make sure to mark your calendars for the final meeting of the school year!

#DVConnectLit #BreakingBarriers #DiversityAndInclusion #Ezine #SummerTheme #VoicesOfDVConnect #StayTuned

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.

Variety Kids4Kids is a small group of kids ranging from ages 12 to 17 who started this charity in August 2020 to empower kids to help other kids in need. Variety Kids4Kids helps other kids with art supplies, school supplies, clothing, food, athletic supplies, books, and tutoring.

The goal of this event is to raise funds to continue their important and life-changing mission. Based on compassion, kindness, and love, their goal is to better, even change the lives of children by inspiring kids to help other kids.

For more information about Variety Kids4Kids please visit our website at:

https://varietysocal.org/about/kids-4-kids/ or follow us on lnstagram: @varietykids4kids

Tickets on sale now  https://varietysocal.org/project/kids4kids-concert-4-a-cause