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DV Connect Lit Club- First Issue!

📣 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

By |2023-05-22T08:30:50-07:00May 22nd, 2023|Uncategorized|Comments Off on DV Connect Lit Club- First Issue!
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Announcements From Real World Learning Director (this post includes two opportunities for youth)

Southern California’s Annual Youth Leadership Summit for High School Students with Disabilities

The Youth Leadership Summit is a five-day leadership program from July 16-21 for students with disabilities, held at Cal Poly Pomona University.

Attendees will learn advocacy and leadership skills from alumni and professionals with disabilities and create a “Personal Futures Plan” to help reach their future education, independent living, and career goals.

Attendees will interact with leaders with disabilities, which may include celebrities, politicians, entertainers, and other adult role models with disabilities. Participants also make lifelong friendships with other Southern California attendees and have mentorship opportunities with alumni.

There is no COST for the students to attend. They must fill out an application to be considered.

Click here to view flyer for details.

Women’s Fire Camp

The Women’s Fire Alliance is collaborating with El Camino Fire Academy to put on a Women’s Fire Camp June 3-4. The camp is for students ages 16+ and will run for two days from 8am-5pm each day.

This is a rigorous camp. Be prepared to participate hands on with firefighter equipment, professional firefighters, and perform a Biddle Physical Ability Test. RSVP here!

If you have any questions please contact Ms. Crissel Rodriguez, Director of Real World Learning, at crodriguez@davincischools.org.

By |2023-05-17T10:50:35-07:00May 17th, 2023|Real World Learning|Comments Off on Announcements From Real World Learning Director (this post includes two opportunities for youth)
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Seniors! Rivet School is offering virtual application sessions!

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

 

By |2023-05-17T09:50:57-07:00May 17th, 2023|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Seniors! Rivet School is offering virtual application sessions!
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DV Connect HS Lit Club- final meeting of the school year TODAY!

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

By |2023-05-17T09:20:39-07:00May 17th, 2023|Uncategorized|Comments Off on DV Connect HS Lit Club- final meeting of the school year TODAY!
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Summer Program

Da Vinci Families,

 

I am excited to announce that Connect High will be hosting a Summer Gaming Opportunity for two weeks. During this program, students will have the opportunity to engage in gameplay, project design and collaboration. They will also have the chance to interact with AI-based mini games, allowing them to explore their visions of the future through their creative work. Students will have four hours a day over the course of 2 weeks (July 18- July 27), to build transformative experiences using emerging technology. 

 

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me Evelyn Hernandez, Career Connected Learning Coordinator, at ehernandezrosas@davincischools.org .

By |2023-05-16T10:51:06-07:00May 16th, 2023|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Summer Program
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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.

By |2023-05-15T09:01:08-07:00May 12th, 2023|Events, Real World Learning, Student Life|Comments Off on 2023 Summer Career Training Programs – Apply by May 22!
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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.

Apply by May 12th!

LA Carnival Arts in Education

By |2023-05-12T08:58:38-07:00May 12th, 2023|Uncategorized|Comments Off on LA Carnival Youth on Parade – Last day to apply!
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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:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
By |2023-05-09T15:03:02-07:00May 9th, 2023|Real World Learning|Comments Off on Interested in Careers in the Aviation Industry? Check Out These Opportunities!
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