Let’s face it, interviewing is never fun for anybody, even if you’ve had a billion jobs and are now an expert at it. Interviews can bring a nervous feeling that is sometimes so unbearable that you just don’t want to interview at all! But life is about stepping out of your comfort zone and exploring …
During the Rise with Courage week of learning, celebration, and community, Jobs for Youth hosted a screening of the award-winning film Unlikely and a panel conversation with national and local changemakers in higher education. The “Equity in Higher Education: The Bay Area and Beyond” film and panel events investigated America’s college dropout crisis, highlighted innovative solutions around …
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This year’s Scholars have demonstrated incredible resilience. County Manager Mike Callagy, 2021 Rise with Courage Scholar Celebration Master of Ceremonies On May 20, we gathered in community with our Scholars, their families, our donors, and our partners to celebrate the 2021 Jobs for Youth Al Teglia Scholars. The “Rise with Courage” virtual celebration was full …
Have questions about the Equity in Higher Education: The Bay Area and Beyond event? The following information may be helpful. Where can I purchase a ticket? Visit https://tinyurl.com/unlikelyfilm to purchase your ticket. I’m a student. Can I get a free ticket? Yes! If you are currently a student and you live in San Mateo County, you can receive a …
RISE WITH COURAGE Join us May 14-21 for a week of virtual learning and celebration! May 14-21 Stream Unlikely, a documentary about equity issues in higher education, from the comfort of your home https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5YASi5J4Kc Purchase Tickets Questions? Check out our FAQ page. May 19, 4 pm Attend a panel on higher education equity featuring Unlikely …
Future doctor Isabella Ramirez is passionate about transforming cancer treatment. In her planned career as a researcher and physician, Isabella hopes to become an expert on gene-editing technologies and genetic contributions to diseases. She is also passionate about serving the health needs of the wider community; most recently, Isabella gave back by running a women’s health drive that resulted in a …
With their eyes on the future, the 2021 Jobs for Youth Al Teglia Scholars are ready—to become the engineers, physicians, therapists, and world changers of tomorrow. They have big dreams, and they know that with hard work, they can make those dreams come true. Our Scholars have dealt with many trials on their journeys to …
In this Soft Skill Spotlight series, we’ve been talking about stress and how best to manage it—for work and life. In our previous post on this topic, we explored how to identify stress, even when its symptoms are elusive. But what if you’ve recognized that you’re stressed and have tried some of the tips, but …
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In today’s climate of uncertainty, fear, and constant change, there is one thing that gives us hope: the fundamental truth that when we join together, we have the ability to make the world a better place. That’s why, this coming Tuesday, December 1, we are proud to be participating in Giving Tuesday. Giving Tuesday’s messages of …
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