For students interested in aviation, aerospace, and STEM:

The LAX Career Aviation Day is back this year and scheduled for Wednesday, October 25th! The Real World Learning Team will be taking a select number of students from Da Vinci Schools to the Flight Path Museum in Los Angeles. Interested students are required to RSVP using this link. The deadline to RSVP is October 18th. 

Students will:

• Learn about exciting careers in aviation and aerospace industries
• Experience aircrafts on display and aviation partner exhibits
• Network with key workforce leaders, professionals, and education partners

The trip will depart from and return to:
Da Vinci Schools – 201 N Douglas St. El Segundo, CA 90245
Departure Time: 8:45 am
Return to Campus: 12:30 pm

For more information about these opportunities, please contact Ms. Crissel Rodriguez, Director of Real World Learning, at crodriguez@davincischools.org.

For a list of other current Real World Learning Opportunities, please click here.

A unique opportunity for students interested in astronautics and space exploration:

Arte Youth Program and MMAARS, an Analog Simulation Organization based in the Mojave Desert will be hosting a “Virtual Analog Astronaut Panel” featuring eight Analog Astronauts who will provide your students with an incredible chance to learn about their work and participate in a Q&A session. This event promises to be an inspiring and educational experience!

Dates and Times:

• October 31st at 7:30 pm PST
• November 6th at 3:30 pm PST

In order to participate in this opportunity, we kindly request that you email support@arteyouthprogram.org. Students who RSVP before October 13 will be able to participate for free. Students who RSVP after this time will need to pay a $30 fee.

In your RSVP email, please provide the following:

• Student Name
• School Name
• What date you would like to attend

For more information about these opportunities, please contact Ms. Crissel Rodriguez, Director of Real World Learning, at crodriguez@davincischools.org.

For a list of other current Real World Learning Opportunities, please click here.

See below for two exciting opportunities coming up on October 7th and October 21st:

Make-Up Designory

Make-Up Designory is a Los Angeles school with courses in beauty makeup artistry, character makeup artistry, special make-up effects, studio hairstyling, and portfolio development. They are hosting an Open House event on Saturday, October 7th 10am-12pm. To register, click here.

Location:
129 S. San Fernando Blvd
Burbank, CA 91502

Students will have the opportunity to:

• Visit the campus and cosmetic store
• Meet with Administrative Staff to gain valuable information related to our courses, enrollment process, financial aid and options, career services support
• Mingle with current students and graduates and ask about their experiences and career paths

If you would like to learn more about this event or have any questions please call 818-351-3425 or email admissions at admissions@mud.edu.

Architecture, Engineering and Construction Careers Event

City of Angels independent study school welcomes people of all ages to their Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Career Event on Saturday, October 21st 9:00am- 1:00pm located at their East Los Angeles- Sunrise site:
961 Euclid Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90023, USA

Students will be exposed to information, and opportunities – education, training, internships, apprenticeships, and jobs across the fields of Engineering, Architecture, and Construction.

There will be educational institutions attending, as well as Construction, Engineering, and Architectural firms, and public entities. See the flyer above for more information.

For more information about these opportunities, please contact Ms. Crissel Rodriguez, Director of Real World Learning, at crodriguez@davincischools.org.

For a list of other current Real World Learning Opportunities, please click here.

10th Annual Mars Rover & Professional Society Expo
FREE STEM event for kids, students & adults!

To register, click here. Expo registration closes TODAY, Sept. 29th!
This is a FREE event with FREE Parking for all (must RSVP).

Date: Saturday, September 30, 2023
Time: 1:00 – 5:00 PM
Location: Hannon Courtyard Area at Loyola Marymont University
One LMU Drive
Westchester, CA 90045

At this event, you will:

• • Discover the latest Mars Rover Engineering & Science Results!
  • See a Rover Landing Site Scale Model, Hardware & Mockups
  • Limited STEM Focused Campus tours
  • PC-based Mars Rover & ISS Docking Simulators
  • Exhibit Tables from LA & OC Professional Societies
  • Kids activities (Rocket Contest, Robotics & More!)
  • Closing Q&A and Free Raffle (“Space related”) Prizes!

This is an LA/OC-Area-Wide Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) outreach, where kids, students & adults are welcome!

For more information about these opportunities, please contact Ms. Crissel Rodriguez, Director of Real World Learning, at crodriguez@davincischools.org.

For a list of other current Real World Learning Opportunities, please click here.

Sling Pilot Academy is offering a Commercial Drone Pilot Scholarship

This scholarship is intended for students who are interested in aviation careers. Commercial drone pilots are professionals who operate drones for private businesses or local and federal government agencies. Drone pilots can use their skills to collect information and imagery. To apply click here.

Selection Criteria:
-Ability to start the course soon and finish before March 1, 2024
-Interested in aviation and possibly a career with either drones or as a Commercial Pilot
-Preferably in High School or recently-graduated (not essential)
-From the local area
-Students from rural areas or disadvantaged circumstances to be represented
-Ethnic minorities to be represented

Prerequisites:
Minimum age: 16
Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the English language

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Ms. Crissel Rodriguez, Director of Real World Learning, at crodriguez@davincischools.org.

For a list of other current Real World Learning Opportunities, please click here.