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Principal for a Day
February 24, 2012
Executive for a Day
Spring, 2012
Fostering a commitment to Los Angeles public schools, local business executives join education leaders to visit campuses, share resources and form partnerships that improve academic and career opportunities for area youth.
or learn more at www.pillarla.com/pfad
Cash for College, College & Career Convention
Wednesday, December 7 - Thursday, December 8
Los Angeles Convention Center
1201 South Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90015
Join us for the 10th Anniversary CFC College & Career Convention. The two-day event features college life seminars, meet-and-greet with career experts, financial aid presentations and an Exhibit Hall with college and university representatives from throughout the United States.
www.lacashforcollege.org/convention
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Cash for College Financial Aid Workshops
January - March 2012
Super Saturday: January 28, 2012
At Locations Throughout Los Angeles
Every year, volunteers from colleges and businesses provide one-on-one assistance to thousands of high school seniors and their families completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid [FAFSA] and Cal Grant application at locations throughout greater Los Angeles.
www.lacashforcollege.org/workshops
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Health Services Academy High School [9th Grade]
Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7:45 am - 8:30 am
October 2011 through April 2012
12226 S. Western Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90047
[Campus of Henry Clay Middle School www.hsahs.org]
HSA is seeking participation from medical and health care professionals who are willing to share information about their educational path, career, challenges in their field and in the health care community, or other aspects of health services with their students. Speakers will be invited to address 9th grade students about their experiences. The program will then be open to students to ask questions.
Or contact Erin Stryffeler at 323.377.5970 or estryffeler@laalliance.org
Please let the school know you were referred by Pillar and the LAACC.
Classroom Speaking
New Designs Charter School 6-12th Grades
Flexible dates based on volunteer’s availability
University Park Campus
2303 S. Figueroa Way
Los Angeles, CA 90007
Watts Campus
12714 S. Avalon Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
New Designs Charter School is seeking professionals from the technology, business, law, medical, technology and government fields who would like to volunteer to speak to students about their careers. Speakers will participate in a one-hour classroom presentation and discussion with students.
To participate or for more information, please contact Warren Sata, Director of School Operations at 213.765.9084 x 220 or warren.sata@newdesignscharter.net
Please let the school know you were referred by Pillar and the LAACC.
OVERHEARD
“I can make use of ALL the information at the school site. I especially enjoyed working with my school team and partnering/networking with presenters. Wonderful job!”
“The ConnectEd and mini lessons gave concrete examples of how to better integrate health sciences into all subject matters.”
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