Students from three SIATech high school sites, SIATech Downtown LA, SIATech East LA and SIATech Moreno Valley, had the privilege to receive a personal tour of Back Bone Society’s clothing factory led by owner and entrepreneur Arturo Solis. In Mr. Solis’ words, students discovered “how an LA based fashion brand operates in an uncertain economic environment, navigating See The Story
On Thursday, May 9, 2024 Norma Villa Cortez, a Career Technical Program Specialist with the Workforce, Community & Continuing Education Department at Palomar College visited SIATech North County High School (NCIS) in Oceanside. This is an example of how SIATech schools provides more than just a high school diploma by helping students learn more about careers and job See The Story
Congratulations to SIATech’s latest Completer of the Entrepreneurship and Small Business Career Pathway! Student Gabriela Montes, who currently enrolled at SIATech East Los Angeles High School, is the first SIATech student to complete the three-course Entrepreneurship pathway and pass the Certiport exam to become certified in Entrepreneurship and Small Business. Gabriela is pursuing a career See The Story
On Tuesday March 26, 2024, a total of 65 SIATech students were hosted by Mt. San Jacinto College for a day of empowerment and career exploration. Each of the SIATech independent study campuses sent students and staff to attend the SIATech Youth Summit. The day had student and staff representatives from the SIATech high school See The Story
Students from SIATech South Bay High School in Chula Vista were able to take an excursion to the Center for Employment Training (CET). There they received information and training sessions on various types of career choices. According to CET’s website they are dedicated “to help those who want a better life get the skills needed for meaningful work.”
All SIATech Schools Resume Virtually While our in-person school sites don’t currently have a return date, this is a great time to continue your coursework online and graduate! Classes are online and teachers are available to help! Learn more at link.siatech.org/stayconnected SIATech is currently enrolling new students. If you are a new student and would like See The Story
All SIATech campuses have transitioned to distance/remote learning that allows staff and students to earn credits and work from home. SIATech Still Serving Students! While our schools don’t have a formal return date scheduled, this is a great time to continue your coursework and graduate! Classes are online and teachers are available to help! Learn See The Story
Career Pathways in STEM The MAPin Design Thinking and STEM Bootcamp was held on June 10th – 14th. Several SIATech San Jose High School students were happy to attend and learn more about careers in STEM, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. SIATech San Jose students completed a boot camp put on by our San Jose See The Story
SIATech Career Pathways! Debra DiBiase, Opportunity Youth Programs Director, SIATech Schools & Amal Amanda Issa, Senior Program Manager, Career Ladders Project have teamed up and completed a great article for The National Career Pathways Network Newsletter. The article “Bridging Alternative Education to College Entry and Success” describing their experience preparing students for college and career. See The Story
SIATech San Jose Digital Arts Course SIATech San Jose high school students visited Apple Park Visitor Center in Cupertino, CA. Students got the chance to use the interactive display of Apple Park by using iPads that shows what the building looks like inside. On the visit, SIATech students signed up for a Photo Walk workshop See The Story
Career Pathways Coding Course! Oceanside High School student, Caiden, had a great opportunity learning programming in school today. In addition to the many courses available, SIATech offers a unique coding course for students that are interested in IT careers. Furthermore, this is a great entry level course and no programming experience is required. This IT See The Story
Student Voting Matters! Are you registered to vote? Many students are new to voting and aren’t aware of the process. In 2008, 21% of young people ages 18-29 said they weren’t registered to vote because they missed the registration deadline. 6% said they didn’t know where or how to register. Registration Deadline California: The deadline See The Story
Thank You Teachers! Please join me in thanking our wonderful teachers who effectively engage with our students every day and support their goals for the future. Our teachers are so much more than content specialists. They are dynamic professionals who meet students where they are and encourage them to pursue their dreams. They are competent, See The Story
The SIATech Empowering YOUth Conference S T E M Science Technology Engineering Math The SIATech Empowering YOUth Event This interactive, half-day summit will empower students to explore careers in the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields, with a special focus on Advanced Transportation, Renewable Energy and Healthcare. Event: Wednesday March 14, 2018 | 9AM – See The Story
Dia De Los Muertos Event SIATech teacher, Yolanda Tapia, gave a presentation on Day of the Dead to Opportunity Youth Academy in So. County that aligned to an activity and assignment Ms. Azevedo and Mr. Smith had for their students. Ms. Tapia reinforced how it’s in their roots to appreciate, if not love, math, science See The Story
Join our Mentor Program! SIATech’s Career Pathways Mentor Program matches mentors with high school students interested in their mentor’s career area. Mentors help students graduate from high school and continue along a promising career path. Mentors are provided with training and support to help the students develop interview and job skills, and to learn more See The Story
SIATech Youth Leadership Summit at Skyline College THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2017 9:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. 3300 COLLEGE DRIVE, SAN BRUNO, CA 94066 This interactive youth summit will feature a full day of college and career exposure and will include industry panelists, student panels, breakout sessions and tours focused on science, technology, engineering and math See The Story
Real Learning for Real Life™ One SIATech Sacramento high school student was fortunate enough to be chosen by L & S Framing Inc. for a paid internship last May. Emmanuel Martinez! Through his hard work and interviewing skills, Emmanuel beat out a number of other candidates to earn this position. After the completion of the internship and See The Story
SIATech’s Learning Support Team announced the National Content Area Team Leads for the 2017-2018 school year. The competition was fierce as many amazing candidates applied. Congratulations to the following team leaders: Lisa Romero (LRSIA) will lead the Math Team. Luke Sponsler (SDJC) will lead the Social Studies Team. Ismael Magana (LBJC) will lead See The Story
East Los Angeles College Instructor Visits SIATech Boyle Heights High School Students from SIATech Boyle Heights Charter High School attended “30 Days to Shine” with East Los Angeles College (ELAC) Instructor, Mr. Flores. Mr. Flores gave students valuable advice on how to prepare for college and career. This class is offered through a partnership with See The Story
Southern California SIATech Students Visit Los Angeles Youth Leadership Summit #YLSLosAngeles , #CareerPathways, #SIATech Read More “Youth Leadership Summit Los Angeles” On April 5, students and staff from SIATech El Centro, SIATech South Bay, and SIATech North County commuted to Los Angeles for the Youth Leadership Summit Los Angeles (#YLSLosAngeles). The students were elated See The Story
