26 Apr 2024
Our United for Student Success program, Destination Graduation, held the 'Bite of Reality' workshop to teach financial skills to the next generation of leaders.π
We aim to ensure local underserved students have the resources they need for #StudentSuccessOC and beyond.
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28 Dec 2023
Our 2nd Youth Career Connections Bootcamp Meeting had guest speaker Vicki Johnston present on how self-motivation plays a role in shaping a business. π£
Thank you to our dedicated speakers for investing their time and knowledge in #StudentSuccessOC! Pics: bit.ly/41pDXqN
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21 Dec 2023
Another successful and impactful Youth Career Connections worksite visit was made possible by @edwardslifesci! π§ͺ Sonora High juniors heard career advice from local professionals in their field.
Join in thanking Edwards for uplifting #StudentSuccessOC! bit.ly/488GZCB
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15 Dec 2023
Youth Career Connections had its first official StartUp Bootcamp session, with 78 students in attendance! π£
Huge thanks to @bancofcal for presenting and encouraging the next generation.
See more photos of the afternoon dedicated to #StudentSuccessOC! bit.ly/47Mby0G
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21 Nov 2023
A heartfelt thank you to FirstService Residential and @PNCBank for teaming up to read to various classrooms at Rea Elementary in Costa Mesa! Talk about collaboration #TheOCWay!
Join in thanking these volunteers dedicated to #StudentSuccessOC. Photos: bit.ly/47ACm3t
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16 Sep 2023
Look at the impact community partners made on United for #StudentSuccessOC this year:
π 2,895 students served
π« Over 10 thousand volunteer hours
π 176 events hosted
These numbers are only possible with the dedication of our incredible students & partners. Thatβs #TheOCWay!
ALT Text reading "A Year in United for Student Success" and photo of students on computers
ALT Text reading "2,895 students served" and photo of high school students in hallway
ALT Text reading "10,000 volunteer hours" and photo of volunteers at event booth
ALT Text reading "176 events" and photo of family at outdoor event
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17 Aug 2023
We hosted Mock Interviews for our Youth Career Connections and Life Prep Academy students!
Our heartfelt gratitude goes out to each volunteer for generously dedicating their time. Students are set up for #StudentSuccessOC and ready to embark on their professional journeys!
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20 Jul 2023
Thanks to the efforts of so many caring individuals and committed community partners, the high school graduation rate in Orange County continues to rise!
See how our community is coming together to support #StudentSuccessOC and get involved #TheOCWay.
bit.ly/3Of1Qwi
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14 Jul 2023
We cannot thank Applied Medical enough for welcoming 23 of our Youth Career Connections' Career & Life Prep Academy students for a tour, committing to #StudentSuccessOC!
Together, we were able to inspire this group of future leaders on their educational journey! #DoingMore4OC
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30 Jun 2023
Thanks to the incredible dedication and generosity of 40 volunteers from @BurnsMcDonnell, 280 STEAM educational kits were donated to Carl Harvey Elementary, a Title 1 school.
What a commitment to #StudentSuccessOC!
Enjoy photos of this impactful day! bit.ly/3CGeNZo
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26 Jun 2023
Thank you @MissAnaheimOrg Outstanding Teen Kayla Teng for partnering to donate 160 books to Paul Revere Elementary School!
Kayla read to 2nd graders to emphasize that literacy is key for #StudentSuccessOC. That's #TheOCWay!
See Kayla and the kids here bit.ly/3qZ6S6P
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21 Jun 2023
Congrats to the 117 Mentees who completed our 2023 e-Mentorship Program! The Culmination ceremony was held at @SantiagoCanyon.
An enormous thank you to our Mentors, as well as our sponsors, for supporting #StudentSuccessOC: @googlefiber, @OCDeptofEd, @BehrPaint, & @StMarkPres
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12 May 2023
Volunteers created an incredible mural to inspire students at DeMille Elementary School - the first English & Vietnamese bilingual immersion school in OC!
Thanks to Keith Kobata & Julie Tomanpos from @WellsFargo for their leadership! #StudentSuccessOC
bit.ocuw.org/3OdwZjY
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27 Apr 2023
We hosted our first Workplace Mentorship Program workshop earlier this month!
By providing students with the tools and confidence they need to succeed in their search for an internship, we hope to empower them to kickstart their career with success! #StudentSuccessOC
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24 Apr 2023
Congrats to our Youth Career Connections Start-Up BootCamp students for completing their 5 month journey & taking the first steps towards entrepreneurship! πππ
@Coastline_OC
@BancOfCal
@cbcal
Exelorate - Viki Johnston
@movitherm
#StudentSuccessOC #TheOCWay #Entrepreneurship
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20 Mar 2023
At the end of February Safa Movassaghi, Denisse Jover, & Chad Gardner joined us for our Student Advisory Council to speak about 'What Makes a Quality Leader.'
Students walked away with a greater understanding of leadership and how to be a meaningful leader. #StudentSuccessOC
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17 Mar 2023
Donate professional attire to @unitedwayoc's Suit Up for Student Success professional clothing drive and help local students succeed in interviews and beyond!
To learn more or schedule a drop-off, contact Yahaira Ortiz at YahairoO@UnitedWayOC.org
#StudentSuccessOC #TheOCWay
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13 Mar 2023
From ideas to reality - Our #YouthCareerConnections Start-Up BootCamp students have completed their journey to entrepreneurship! πππ
Special thanks to our partners at @CoastCommDist @BancOfCal @cbcal Exelorate & @movitherm for supporting this #StudentSuccessOC program & event
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24 Feb 2023
Donate professional attire to @unitedwayoc's Suit Up for Student Success professional clothing drive and help local students succeed in interviews and beyond!
To learn more or schedule a drop-off, contact Yahaira Ortiz at YahairoO@UnitedWayOC.org
#StudentSuccessOC #TheOCWay
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17 Feb 2023
We are looking for a few more Workplace Mentorship Hosts to join our United Wayβs Youth Career Connections program and provide high school students with workplace first-hand career exposure.
Click to learn more:
bit.ly/3Yvr6RA
#TheOCWay #StudentSuccessOC
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