Career Exploration & Job Training – Elevate Washington

For Bridging Cultural Gaps, coding is only the start of the journey

Latima Charbonneau — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 18:42:24 +0000

Looking at the Expedia headquarters, one word came to mind: stark. Expedia’s vast green fields contrasted with the vast amounts of glass and steel that made up the building. Students in Bridging Cultural Gaps’ Hidden Genius program aren’t here to study architecture and spacing, though – they’re here to learn more about what Expedia is and what it has to do with coding.

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Coyote Central & Coyote North

Latima Charbonneau — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 20:45:00 +0000

The ability to express oneself as a young person is a valuable tool for growth and healing. Coyote’s mission is to, “spark creativity in young people, putting tools in their hands to build skills and forge their futures.” Jess Schwab, Communications Director at Coyote, and Alex Peterson, Program & Engagement Manager, shared their insight into the organization’s impact so far and the exciting…

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Youth step into careers and community

Latima Charbonneau — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 21:52:00 +0000

Grays Harbor Youth Works (GHYW) is a vital, hand-ons resource for youth in the Grays Harbor area. Working within 13 school districts, youth are able to learn more about careers that interest them as well as support their local community and businesses. Grays Harbor Youth Works mission is to, “provide career connected learning experiences to all youth throughout Grays Harbor and surrounding…

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How Life Enrichment Group lives up to its name

Latima Charbonneau — Fri, 16 Jul 2021 21:58:00 +0000

Life Enrichment Group has been part of the Best Starts for Kids Out-of-School Time initiative since 2018. The Rainier Beach-based organization provides academic services to Black youth and youth of color, offering middle and high schoolers academic support, enrichment activities, and college and career exploration. Every year, Life Enrichment Group (LEG) hosts a tour of historically Black…

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Community Spotlight on Empowering Youth & Families Outreach

Latima Charbonneau — Sat, 26 Oct 2019 10:44:57 +0000

Founded in the early 2000s in Southeast Seattle’s Rainier Valley, EYFO’s work includes character-building activities that motivate young people to develop resilience and positive attitudes about their ability to learn and grow by identifying their unique strengths as individuals. EFYO’s programs take “an integrative approach, embedded with wilderness exploration, academic support…

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Community Spotlight on Living Well Kent

Latima Charbonneau — Thu, 10 Oct 2019 23:31:16 +0000

In its work to create a healthier, more equitable, and more sustainable community for the people of this city in South King County, LKW strives to create widespread access to healthy and affordable food for all residents, safer streets and public spaces that encourage physical activity, greater equity and opportunities to achieve one’s full potential, and a strong sense of community inclusion.

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