How TIPsters Are Helping LATTC Engage More Students in STEM
By Nico Rosario What do tacos, soap, and fly swatters have in common? The Intern Project (TIP) interns will soon find out as they...
08 July, 2020
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Welcome to The Intern Project – Virtually!
By Nico Rosario, Associate Director of Career Pathway Connections “I’m all about social justice, I’m all about impact, I’m all about creating spaces for...
22 June, 2020
LA Promise Fund’s Anti-Racist Commitment
The LA Promise Fund stands in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement and all marginalized communities that have faced injustice and inequity...
19 June, 2020
Dr. Nicole Johnson on Supporting Students Through This Time
Dr. Nicole Johnson joined LA Promise Charter High School in South LA in February 2019 as the Dean of Student Culture. Fast forward...
12 June, 2020
Girls Build Team Pivots During COVID-19
Girls Build teams across the country have been meeting the challenge of staying connected and engaged in their efforts to address a community...
19 May, 2020
Combatting Sexual Assault: Girls Build Team Designs GPS Tracker
By Scarlett Park, countywide program manager For Girls Build teams, there is no challenge too big or daunting to try and tackle. To combat...
27 April, 2020
Meet Lucy Vega, The Intern Project Alum!
The Intern Project (TIP) was launched by LAPF Co-Chair Megan Chernin in 2014 to connect high school students in Los Angeles with internships...
23 April, 2020
How Hello Future Changed Zenas’ Career Aspirations
Zenas Sinclair is a graduate of CSU Dominguez Hills (CSUDH). He attended our Hello Future Career Fair in October, and connected with our...
15 April, 2020
Meet Jaricsa Vega, Manual Arts Senior & US Air Force Academy-bound
By Emma Brownell I interviewed Jaricsa Vega, a senior at Manual Arts High School, by phone on a Friday. By the following Monday, her...
13 April, 2020
Meet Marc Feder: Tech COO & Champion of The Intern Project
The Intern Project (TIP) is now in its sixth year, offering paid internships to exceptional juniors and seniors in public LA County high...
21 February, 2020
3 Tips for Boosting Student Engagement in Your Classroom
By Leslie Aaronson Starting a new semester can be just as nerve-racking for teachers as it is for students. How do you engage a...
06 January, 2020
My Path: From West Adams to Dartmouth & LAPF HQ
By Isaac Kim I was a freshman in my second semester at West Adams Preparatory High School when Robin Kurtzman, a member of the...
07 August, 2019