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So you want to be a Scientist or Engineer?

Join a career panel discussion of scientists and engineers from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and learn about their educational and career choices and what it's like to work at a renowned national research laboratory.

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory:

Juan Hernandez, Software Quality Engineer, B.S. Applied Mathematics, University of California at Santa Barbara, and Master's Degree in Business Administration, National University.

Marisol Gamboa, Computer Scientist, B.S. Computer Science, University of New Mexico . 

Reynaldo Bocanegra, Assessment Team Leader, Master's Degrees in Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Health Physics.

Gina Bonanno, Scientist, Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from the University of Maryland .

Success at Work: Si se puede!

Si se puede: Latinos, just like everyone else can be successful at work, through education. Education can open more doors in the workplace, and the more educated, the better the opportunities available. The presenters, successful professionals in a multi-billion dollar corporation in the Bay Area will describe, from personal experience how Latino women and men can and should be able to achieve great success at work, thanks to education.

Ana Corrales, Senior Director, Customer Service and Support, CISCO, and

Guillermo Diaz, VicePresident, Information Technologies, CISCO

Wow Them!

Learn how to present yourself effectively to college recruiters, potential employers, bosses, peers, and people of influence. This workshop will help you with resume development, compiling your portfolio of accomplishments, preparing your “elevator pitch” about yourself, and networking skills.

Susane D. Head, Work-Life Program Manager/Human Resources, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Vocational Careers to make you Money!

Workshop sponsored by the Alameda County Apprenticeship Collaborative (ACAC) will feature career opportunities for student participants. ACAC promotes youth development and skill acquisition, producing interested and qualified applicants for apprenticeship programs with an emphasis on construction careers both in the trades and professional areas. Conference participants will walk away with the knowledge of career opportunities in the building trades that will provide excellent financial rewards!

Moses De Los Reyes, and

Jesus Vargas, Director and President, VSCE, Inc.

Business careers to make you Money

Workshop offering student attendees real life experiences as told by successful business people:

• Insights into their career choice
• How to climb the corporate ladder
• Interviewing techniques
• The importance of a well written resume
• How a “can do” attitude can pay dividends in the future
• The importance of self confidence in the work force
• How the Hispanic community can make you more successful

These workshops will be done in a panel presentation with a moderator to keep the discussions flowing and interesting. Panelist can be drawn from program sponsors, chamber business members, etc.

Rene Mendieta, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Alameda County

The Hayward Orientation Team (HOT), a resourceful and energetic group of student leaders at CSUEB will highlight student life on campus. Studies show that students life adds value to the academic experience because it helps students develop significant relationships with the university and fellow students.

Participants will receive critical information that describes the process for going to college, a-g requirements, preparing for college, and making it happen! This workshop is especially for students in 6th through 9th grades and for their parents/guardians.

(English and Spanish)

Worried that you can't afford college because you might have to pay out-of-State tuition fees and you are in the process of obtaining residency? Come to this workshop to find out the many opportunities available to you. Meet college students that have made it through college despite various barriers.

No Papeles, No Preocupacion: No se preocupe, Ud. puede ir a la Univerisidad. Ideas de como puede obtener su residencia seran presentadas.

(Spanish and English)

Presenters: Educators for Fair Consideration (E4FC);

Facilitator: Alberto Camacho, CSUEB

Early Assessment Program (EAP): Are You Really Ready for College?

The EAP provides high school students an "early signal" of their readiness for college level math and English. Find out if you need to take additional courses during your senior year or if you are ready to enroll in college level math and English courses. Avoid spending time and money on courses that don't apply towards a bachelor's degree. It's easy to get ready - we can help!

(English & Spanish)

Presenters: Claudia Quezada, - CSUEB and

Annie Nogales Chandler - CSUEB, Concord Campus

This workshop will cover the EOP admissions, financial assistance, and support services offered by the California State University System (CSU). Of particular interest will be a demonstration of the online EOP application materials, the Summer Bridge programs for entering freshmen, and transfer services available to community college transfer students. Attendees will receive a handout that describes EOP programs at each CSU campus. (English)

Enrique Mendoza, CSUEB EOP

Find out from a panel of current college students how they selected their majors, all of the different majors. Come and ask them what worked for them, what they would change if they could and get their advice, etc.

Attend this Cash for College workshop to get FREE line-by-line or one-on-one help with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), Cal Grant, scholarships, and more! Submit your FAFSA and Cal Grant GPA between January 1st and March 2nd to be considered for a Cal Grant and other forms of financial aid. Apply for financial aid whether you are planning on going to a university, college, community college, career or technical school or even if you are not sure if you will apply to college. Apply now, so the money is there when you need it! By attending this workshop one lucky 12th grader will win a $1,000 Scholarship. Participate and Win!

Jose Rocha, CSUEB and

Kathy Linzmeyer, Director of Financial Aid, Chabot College

How Well Do You Know College Admissions Tests?

Strategies to help the student athlete cope with the challenging task of managing a full time class schedule and the demands of training and competing in college sports.

Benefits of a Community College Education

Want to know how to access higher education? Start at Chabot College . You can:

• Complete your associate degree
• Transfer to the university
• Complete a certificate/vocational program
• Enhance job skills and personal enrichment

A workshop showing college bound youth simple yoga techniques to relax

Wellness:  Nutrition and Health (Spanish) (English)

Learn how to improve your money management skills for any stage of life in English and Spanish through Hands on Banking/El futuro en tus manos. Learn about checking, good credit, etc.

Sonjia Jara. Wells Fargo, and

Emannuel  Madayag, Wells Fargo

Nutrition is on everyone's mind especially with the
obesity crisis in our country.  Dr. Phuong and Dr. Espinas will share
their expertise on how to make healthy choices to stay fit and active
for your new endeavors

Dr. Lucy Phuong and

Dr. Paul Espinas

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The importance of continuing education beyond high school; the options available for higher education and information regarding requirements and financal planning needed to apply to a college will be presented.

High Expectations: University/College (Spanish) (English)

Food and Fitness Festival

An interactive festival that helps you learn about nutrition through investigation.  Lawrence Hall of Science has created a fun-filled way to find out about what we're eating – and what we could eat and do for better health.

Wellness:  Nutrition and Health (Spanish) (English)

Parents will understand the function and importance of parent committees and how to get involved with parent committees and learn effective participation and communications they can use.

Parent Leadership:  School Community Partnership: (Spanish) (English)

Project INSPIRE, ACOE

This workshop will ensure parent understanding of the importance of setting personal and academic goals for lifelong success and provide information on how to teach children to plan and achieve their short and long term educational goals.

Setting Personal and Academic Goals (Spanish) (English)

English: Want to know how to access higher education? Start at Chabot College . You can:

• Complete your associate degree
• Transfer to the university
• Complete a certificate/vocational program
• Enhance job skills and personal enrichment

Spanish: Ventajas de una educación del colegio comunitario. Asistiendo a un colegio comunitario le da acceso a la educación superior. Usted puede terminar cursos universitarios para transferir a la universidad, para obtener un grado de asociado o para terminar una carrera vocacional. Usted también tiene la oportunidad de desarrollar habilidades para el trabajo y el desarrollo personal.

El EAP ayuda a estudiantes de secundaria a alcanzar niveles universitarios. Los beneficios incluyen, pero no se limitan a: estudiantes pueden enterarse si necesitan mayor preparación en inglés o matemáticas antes de graduarse de la secundaria; pueden saber si son exentos de exámenes de evaluación requeridos por la CSU en inglés y matemáticas; y podrán evitar gastar tiempo y dinero en cursos que no cuentan para poder obtener un título universitario (licenciatura). Es fácil prepararte - ¡y te podemos ayudar! (Spanish and English)

Participantes recibirán información crítica que describe el proceso para poder ir a la Universidad, prepararse y tomar los cursos adecuados en la secundaria y la preparatoria y los recursos necesarios para la educación superior.

Este taller está especialmente diseñado para estudiantes de los grados 6, 7, 8, 9 y sus padres o tutores.

(Spanish)

¡Asiste a este taller de Cash for College para obtener ayuda gratuita de línea por línea o uno-en-uno para su Solicitud Gratuita de Ayuda Federal para Estudiantes (FAFSA), Cal Grant, becas y más! Entrega tu solicitud FAFSA y Cal Grant entre el 1ro de enero y 2 de marzo, para ser considerado para una Cal Grant y otras formas de ayuda financiera. Solicita ayuda financiera si estás planeando ir a una universidad, colegio comunitario o a una escuela técnica: aún si no estás seguro de que va a seguir tus estudios. ¡Inscríbete para que el dinero esté ahí cuando lo necesites! Al asistir a este taller, un estudiante del grado 12 tambien será el afortunado ganador de una beca escolar de $1000 dólares.

¡Participa y Gana!

Taking Control of your Credit

Your credit score can greatly affect how much you pay for things. Fortunately, there are ways to improve your credit score. This workshop will explain what effects your credit score can have, and give tips on ways to improve it.  It will explain what to look for when you are shopping for the best credit card for you.