UNITE-LA, in partnership with the Office of Mayor Eric Garcetti and the City of Los Angeles' Economic & Workforce Development Department, launched the Real World of STEAM programming providing youth (ages 14-24) with career exposure/awareness throughout the different disciplines within the STEAM umbrella. Over the last year of programming, UNITE-LA has served more than 200 youth referred to by our partners at Boyle Heights Tech Center, Para Los Niños and UCLA YouthSource Center.
200+ youth served last year
The Real World of STEAM supports virtual, career-exploration activities and project-based work experiences for youth (ages 14-24) in high-growth sectors, including:
- Science/Biotechnology
- Health Care Sciences
- Technology
- Engineering
- Aerospace
- Advanced Manufacturing
Programming includes:
- Career panels
- Virtual job shadowing
- Career informational sessions with STEAM-related industry professionals moderated by staff
- Youth-led projects and breakout sessions
Past industry partners have included:
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Contact Ever Hilleprandt at [email protected] for more information.