Real World Learning

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.

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.

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.

For a second year, Otis College of Art and Design and Snap are partnering on Snap Lens Lab @ Otis College, a groundbreaking two-week, fully funded, Augmented Reality (AR) workshop. Otis and Snap are teaming up to bring high school students in LA County from underserved communities an exciting hands-on learning lab, giving them the chance to combine the power of AR, 2D and 3D industry-standard design tools, and their own creativity to develop dynamic interactive experiences. Students will also connect with industry professionals to learn about potential careers in art and design that focus on these new technologies.

FIND OUT MORE TONIGHT! A Virtual Info Session on Zoom is being held on Tuesday, April 25th from 6:00 – 7:15 p.m. PDT. Interested students, their families, art educators, and counselors are invited to join our team, including a representative from Snap, Otis College faculty, and me, to learn program details and ask questions. RSVP here.

Quick Facts 

• This Snap x Otis program is geared toward high school students in LA County from underserved communities, and 15 full scholarships are available.
• Snap Lens Lab @ Otis College runs Monday through Friday, July 17th-28th, 2023 from 9am-4pm.
• This simple application is due on May 15, so don’t delay! No portfolio required, but be sure to think thoughtfully about the questions, so we get a true sense of the student. Students can submit their application to be considered here.
• No prior experience or skills are required to participate in this program!

More information about the program can be found at: https://www.otis.edu/snap-lens-lab-otis-college

Have questions? Please contact Crissel Rodriguez, Director of Real World Learning, at crodriguez@davincischools.org.

Click here to see other Real World Learning opportunities.

LADWP Women’s Career & Wellness Expo

When: Saturday, May 6, 2023
10am to 2pm

Where: LADWP Truesdale Training Center
11760 Truesdale Street,
Sun Valley, CA 91352

At LADWP, we embrace diversity, support wellness,
and offer you the chance to live out your values in the
workplace. Come and learn about where a career with
LADWP can take you, and much more.

At the Expo, you’ll have access to:

• Information about skilled craft and professional
  careers in construction, electrical, engineering,
  fleet, IT, facilities, security, and water
• Demos and hands-on activities
• Exercise workouts, meal prep demos
  and healthcare info
• Free food and beverages
• Free giveaways

A Netflix x Otis Entertainment Certificate Program – Apply by 4/28!

Do you live and breathe movies, TV, and media? Do you draw, paint, create fan posters, or edit fan trailers? Are you ready to see your work live on in popular culture? Do you have what it takes to shape the future of entertainment marketing?

Otis has teamed up with Netflix and the entertainment industry’s best marketing agencies to provide 18 motivated students of color with career-focused training and a paid apprenticeship opportunity. Beginning in Fall 2023, this program is designed to jumpstart your career developing engaging campaigns for film and TV. This program features three tracks for participants to choose from: Design, Editing, or Illustration. Must be at least 18 years of age.

There are no tuition costs to attend this program. Students will receive a full scholarship that includes a computer, all program materials, and required software. Prospective students must submit their application before Friday, April 28, 2023 to be considered for a scholarship.

Check out the flyer for more information or email Nia Mayes, Program Coordinator, at access.cert@otis.edu.

For students interested in volunteering with Beach Cities Health District:

Beach Cities Health District is seeking an AdventurePlex Adventure Assistant. The Assistant must be available for a 6-month commitment once a week for the following shifts: Sat, 9 am-12 pm or 12 pm-3 pm and Sun 10 am-1 pm. Candidates must be 14 years of age or older. A TB test and drug screen and background check are required if participants are 18+. Duties will consist of ensuring that children experience a fun, educational, and safe environment by monitoring Adventure Room and/or Toddler Town. Volunteers will maintain a safe and clean environment, assist with various activities, (e.g.; Arts & Crafts, ropes course, rock climbing, Puppet Show, Costume Play, Story Time), assist instructors with setting up and organizing activities, and assist the front desk as needed. If interested, please fill out an application here and someone from Volunteer Services will contact you.

There is also a volunteer position available that supports this program that ends in the summer. If interested, please fill out an application at www.bchd.org/volunteer and someone from Volunteer Services will contact you.

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.

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 Friday, April 7th 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.

Click here to see other Real World Learning opportunities.

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 4/19:

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.

Click here to see other Real World Learning opportunities.

For students interested in leadership:

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. 

Click here to apply. 

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.