San FranciscoYouthWorks is a unique high school internship program designed to expose youth to public service careers and build job readiness skills in a supportive environment. SF YouthWorks offers: PAID internships in City Government ($13.00/hr), interns can work up to 10 hours a week during the 2016 Fall session (October -April). 2016 Fall Program Eligibility Requirements:… Read More
2017 Prudential Spirit of Community Award
If you’ve made a difference by volunteering in your community over the past year, you could win $1,000 and a fabulous trip to Washington, D.C., by applying for a Prudential Spirit of Community Award! Even more importantly, you could win recognition that might inspire other young people to follow your example. These prestigious awards, sponsored… Read More
Pathways Career Awareness Program
Pathways is a career awareness and job readiness program aimed to prepare high school students for the world of work while exposing them to meaningful educational and career opportunities. Pathways currently cycles three times in the year – during the fall, spring, and summer. The exact program timeline and schedule will vary per cycle. Interested in… Read More
Bioneers Conference, October 21–23
The Bioneers Conference will be on October 21-23rd, 2016 at the Marin Civic Center in San Rafael, CA. The Bioneers Conference is an annual convergence of solutions-focused leaders in the environmental and social justice movements who come together to share their innovative work healing the planet and her inhabitants. This year they are offering a spectacular line-up… Read More
The Blog is on Summer Vacation
We’ll resume regularly scheduled programming in late August right before the start of the new school year. If you have any questions or are looking for an opportunity in the meantime, send Marley Pierce an email. Read More
Cal Maker Workshops
Looking for fun and challenging design/build opportunities? We are excited to offer these new workshops from our Build andDigital Fabrication teams. These advanced maker workshops will hone your skills, allow you to make some beautiful objects and get your hands into plastic and laser printing. Descriptions and registration links are available below. Also, we have a brochure available if you want to think about… Read More
Tutor Corps Foundation Tutoring Scholarship, Deadline June 1
Do you know a young woman seeking academic support and mentoring? In honor of Robbie Engelmann, a beloved mother, gifted therapist, teacher, and advocate of the underserved, the Tutor Corps Foundation awards scholarships to provide a year of complimentary tutoring for lower income young women. Robbie cared deeply about creating opportunities for young women. The… Read More