Scripps Research Institute
Scripps provided a panel with STEM professionals for both students and families to learn about the impact that mentors make and the importance of representation. An interpreter was present to translate for our Spanish-dominant families. Additionally, Scripps donated materials and led an experiment for students to learn about different states of matter by creating slime.
Parent Program
Parents at our El Cajon site attended a workshop with the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers. They also attended a credit information workshop provided by one of our partners at Union Bank. Parents at our Chula Vista site met to go over rental assistance resources and district reopening updates.
Interview Workshop with Stanford Multicultural Alumni of San Diego
High school students received a short presentation on interview tips from Stanford Alumni, followed by career presentations specific to the students' interests. The workshop ended with individual mock interviews between students and alumni.
Student Leader at Vaccination Event
Denise Mellado, a student at our Chula Vista site, spoke alongside the Mayor of Imperial Beach, Serge Dedina, and the Superintendent of the Sweetwater Union High School District, Moises Aguirre, sharing the importance of students receiving the Covid-19 vaccine in efforts of bringing students back to school safely.
Circulo de Mujeres Mother’s Day Event
Students in BLCI's Circulo de Mujeres (Circle of Women) group celebrated Mother's Day at our Barrio Logan site! Families enjoyed dinner, painted tote bags, played trivia games, and received goodie bags with snacks and sweet treats.
