SUHSD Work Based Learning CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE) AND OUR PARTNERS

Work-Based Learning

Welcome to the SUHSD, WBL Newsletter, Volume 6

"We must find time to stop and thank the people who make a difference in our lives." - John F. Kennedy

Note from Editor:

The holidays are nearly upon us and we are so very thankful for all that you have offered our students this year. CTE students had amazing experiences that included the most field trips of any year, exciting guest speakers, and dedicated mentors. Students appreciate this real-world input and grow so much through their interactions with you. We are deeply grateful and look forward to continuing to work with you! Please read on to learn about our many different volunteer opportunities. --Faith Velschow, Work-Based Learning Specialist, SUHSD

What is Work Based Learning?

Work-Based Learning (WBL) is an educational approach or instructional methodology that uses the workplace or real work to provide students with the knowledge and skills that will help them connect school experiences to real-life, work activities and future career opportunities. A quality work-based learning program, when feasible, should be an integral part of a more comprehensive program that integrates academic courses and career technical education. Students benefit from work-based learning that connects to classroom instruction. EC 51760 (a) (d) 51760.1 (e) (4-6)

Volunteer!

Thank you to Hani Banna and Jessica Osaki for hosting TIDE Academy Computer Science II students at Google.

Field Trips

LucasFilm

Hosted by IGNITE Worldwide, 20 multimedia students from Sequoia and Menlo-Atherton High Schools toured LucasFilm. WOW!

Yoda Fountain outside Lucas Film.
Just one of the many Star Wars paraphernalia!
Two of our favorites!

Women In Construction

Redwood High School Women In Construction (WIC) lunchtime presentation, WL Butler WIC included Jennilee Brett, Superintendent, Mayra Perez, Project Manager & Angelica Jimenez, Project Engineer
Followed by a field trip to the NorCal Carpenters Union Women In Construction event at the Morgan Hill Training Facility to learn about the trades and local construction companies.

At right, Redwood students imagine themselves on a skyscraper!

PayPal

PayPal Finance hosted Carlmont HS Intro to Business and Marketing students.

Students and professionals were paired up to discuss a case study article, questions, and key terms.
Lunch!
We ended the morning with professionals sharing their career journeys with students.

Manufacturing in the Bay Area!

Woodside High School's Engineering and Computer Science students participated in Manufacturing Day 2023 at nVent HQ in Redwood City, CA.

nVent is a local manufacturer that connects and protects with inventive electrical solutions.

Woodside's Green Academy celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month at Tesla's Manufacturing Facility in Fremont, CA

After the tour, Tesla employees shared their career journeys with students.
Students share their appreciation!

Guest Speakers

"Unique perspectives and expertise shared by an outside professional can be very motivating for students as they consider their own academic goals and career paths." -The Innovative Instructor Blog, Johns Hopkins University, Center for Teaching Excellence and Innovation.

Pictured here is Blake Weber, UX Researcher, Pinterest, speaking with WHS Multimedia I students.

Tony Gapastione, Director | Screenwriter | Producer | Diversity + Inclusion Advocate. Founder of BraveMaker Media speaking to Menlo-Atherton filmmaking students.
Juan Moreno-Avendano and Mario Sanchez, #engineers with the US Navy shared their career journeys with Woodside High School engineering students
Amy Lokey, SVP, Product Experience at ServiceNow shared her career journey with Sequoia HS Digital Arts Academy sophomores & seniors.
Money Matters! Alicia Akell, Matthew Pastore, Kim Susic, and Harshita Shetty with JPMorgan Chase & Co. spoke with Menlo-Atherton High School Computer Academy students about things they want to buy and how to make a plan to get them!

Mentoring

SUHSD has 8 small learning communities with an industry focus that offer mentoring between the juniors in their programs and professionals in the community.

Woodside High School

So fun to see the happy faces of Woodside Green Academy and Graphics & Tech Academy students meeting their mentors, November 3rd, 2023.

Truebeck Construction has several employees volunteering with our students, thank you for your partnership!
Cake is always a good way to connect.
Juan Moreno-Avendano was once a student in our program, today he is a mentor!

TIDE Academy

Mentor Meeting #2, December 14, 2023, today's topic was resumes!

Mentors and mentees are settling into their roles and enjoying their conversations.

Student Work

Inspired by professionals, students create their own work!

Redwood High School Building and Construction Trade students are building a greenhouse using a formal building plan.

Starting to laminate the dome frame.
Preparing to weld.
Students welding brackets.
Foundation forms.
Cutting brackets with the water jet at the RnR metal shop.
Concrete is in thanks to GraniteRock.

Woodside HS Multimedia students created Halloween cards and movie posters.

Everything, Everywhere, All At Once, 2022.
Chappie, 2015 Film.

Menlo-Atherton CTE Advanced Digital 3D Modeling and Animation Student Work:

Advanced Monster Controls
Female Warrior 1
Female Warrior 2

Current Volunteer Opportunities

Culinary Judges Needed for Redwood HS Capstone Cooking Project

  • Who: Culinary and/or hospitality professionals
  • What: Join us as an informal judge to taste the dishes students prepare and offer feedback on presentation and taste.
  • When: Thursday, 2/15/24, 9:45-11:30 or 1:00-2:45 and Friday, 5/31/24, 9:45-11:30 or 1:00-2:45.
  • Where: 1968 Old County Rd, Redwood City, CA 94063
  • How: Email Faith Velschow at fvelschow@seq.org

TIDE Academy Symposium

  • Who: Those in careers related to either Computer Science or Graphic Design and Integration
  • What: Small Career Round Tables - speak to a group of 4-6 students about your career, education, a typical day, and the pros & cons of the field
  • When: Wednesday, March 20, 2024 (9:30-11:00)
  • Where: 150 Jefferson Dr, Menlo Park, CA 94025
  • How: Sign Up Here

Guest Speakers Needed

  • Architecture
  • Building & Construction Trades/Woodshop
  • Computer Science (Python Programming)
  • Engineering
  • Food & Nutrition/Culinary Arts at Menlo-Atherton
  • Food & Nutrition/Culinary Arts at Sequoia
  • Food & Nutrition/Culinary Arts at Woodside
  • Game Design and Integration, graphics, animation, and AR/VR
  • Health Careers
  • Photography
Want to learn more about any of these opportunities? Please sign up here!

Contact Faith Velschow, Work Based Learning, SUHSD, to get involved!

  • Email: fvelschow@seq.org
  • Cell/Text: 650-464-1162
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Thank you to all of our partners & volunteers, we wish you a very happy holiday and look forward to working with you in 2024!