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ITEP - International Trade Education Programs
December Newsletter
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Today we not only celebrate another successful year, but a year of wonderful partnerships.
High schools, colleges, corporations, government, local businesses, and individual supporters - all come together to enrich the lives of ITEP students. These young people continue to succeed in multiple schools and workplaces because of your support.
Thank you for a fantastic December (read below), a memorable season, and a spectacular 2016. Before the year ends, we raise our glass to you and the successes of ITEP students.
Best,
Amy and the ITEP team
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WSP Parsons Brinkerhoff Introduces ITEP Students to Civil Engineering
Silvia Robles Aldrete of WSP Parsons Brinkerhoff introduced ITEP students from West Adams Preparatory High School to one of the fastest growing STEM occupations: civil engineering.
Silvia shared her career journey and experience working on exciting projects such as the Purple Line Subway Extension and the 110 Toll Road project. Thank you, Silvia and WSP Parsons Brinckerhoff for inspiring future STEM leaders! And thank you, Women's Transportation Seminar, Los Angeles Chapter (WTS-LA) for the introduction and connection.
Open students' eyes to your industry! Contact us today to speak at an ITEP-supported high school.
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ITEP Welcomes Three New Board Members
We are proud to announce the addition of three new members to ITEP's Board of Directors: Tara Voss of Keesal, Young & Logan; Andrea Lanouette of Avalon Risk Management; and Greg Barker of Ports America.
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Tara Voss, attorney shareholder at Keesal, Young & Logan, began practicing law in California in 2009. Her practice includes a broad range of business litigation ranging from the defense of financial services firms to complex construction litigation to environmental litigation to maritime litigation. This year, Tara participated as a speaker and exhibitor at "GPS Your Future," ITEP's annual career discovery event.
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Andrea Lanouette, Regional Vice President for Avalon Risk Management, brings over 20 years of experience to the insurance and international trade community. Her extensive relationships with leaders in the customs brokerage, freight forwarding, and importer/exporter communities, have greatly contributed to her success. This summer, Andrea and her colleagues at Avalon Risk Management hosted an ITEP intern for the first time.
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Greg Barker, Director of Health, Safety & Environmental for Ports America's West Coast Container division, has demonstrated over a decade of proven success in developing and implementing policies and programs. In addition to joining the ITEP Board of Directors, Greg has served as an ITEP industry coach and mentor at San Pedro High School.
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Welcome, Tara, Andrea, and Greg to the ITEP Board of Directors! Thank you for your leadership and dedication, which keeps ITEP moving forward.
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Valero Presents $30,000 Donation to ITEP Students
Valero's generous gift will support internships, scholarships, and career exploration activities for students from Phineas Banning High School in Wilmington. We are so proud to once again be one of a dozen Harbor-area nonprofits to receive a portion of proceeds from the 2016 Valero Texas Open and Benefit for Children Gold Classic.
A special thank you to everyone at Valero for their generosity and dedication, especially Steve Faichney, Director of Public and Government Affairs at Valero, Daniel Toledo, Instrument Engineer at Valero and ITEP alum, and ITEP Board Member, Natalie Irwin, Manager of Environmental Engineering at Valero.
Interested in learning how your company can impact our shared community? Contact us today to learn the many ways you can get involved.
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Save the Date for ITEP's Premier Event!
Oceans of Opportunity
17th Annual Dinner and Scholarship Celebration
Thursday, March 23, 2017
at CRAFTED at the Port of Los Angeles
112 E. 22nd Street, San Pedro, CA 90731
Honoring:
APM Terminals
2017 Keeper of the Flame
Leticia Finley
Lead Teacher, Phineas Banning High School
International Trade Academy (ITA)
2017 Educator of the Year
Francisco Franco, Franco Trucking
First recipient of the Alumni Rising Star Award
For more information, please contact Gena Divine, Senior Development Manager, via email or at
(424) 368-7100 ext. 109.
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Left to right: Therese McMillan, Chief Planning Officer for Metro and WTS-LA member poses with the 2017 Educator of the Year, Carol Shaw-Loose. Rachel Valencia, ITEP student from Phineas Banning High School delivers her acceptance speech. Photo credit: John Livzey
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ITEP Photos of the Month
This year, the Women's Transportation Seminar, Los Angeles Chapter (WTS-LA) honored an ITEP student and teacher at their annual scholarship and awards dinner.
Carol Shaw-Loose, lead teacher of ITEP-supported Business Entrepreneurship Technology Academy (BETA) at Narbonne High School, was recognized as the 2017 Educator of the Year. Rachel Valencia of Phineas Banning High School was awarded a student scholarship.
Congratulations, Rachel and Ms. Shaw-Loose!
Thank you WTS-LA, especially Amy Shimshon-Santo, for supporting ITEP students and partners.
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With your gift today, ITEP students will gain the skills and confidence needed to become tomorrow's leaders.
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We are grateful for the continued support of our lead partners:
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