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| Vital Link Newsletter |
February 2009 |
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February 11, 2009
Careers in Digital Design
February 26, 2009
Building Green - Environmental Careers
in Construction
March 7, 2009
Vex Robotics Competition
March 11, 2009
Creative Careers
(Theater Arts and Stagecraft Design)
March 19, 2009
Medical Careers
in Action
March 21, 2009
Trig Star/Surveyors Challenge
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Lights, Camera, Action!
Golden West College hosted the third annual Vital Link Television/Video Production Career Exploration event on January 15th, 2009. Students were given the opportunity to produce a TV show while mentors guided them through the process. The Golden West College Broadcast and Video Production Department provided the students with a real life experience that ranged from playing the role of the talent, camera operators and stage managers, as well as the technical jobs in the master control booth and remote production truck.
Each student had the opportunity to try out a variety of jobs throughout the day to get a full picture of the entire process. Many of the students are currently in Video and Television Production classes in their schools and got a chance to test the skills they had learned in the classroom.
Students like Yvette from Anaheim High School said, " I learned that there are many people behind the scenes that make all the shows I watch on TV possible." Instructor Joon Kim from Garden Grove High School said, "This is a unique and invaluable experience. The program showed behind the scenes into a world they would otherwise never experience. We loved it!"
Vital Link Career Exploration programs are designed to provide each student with an experience that shows a work related process and incorporates career information about the people involved in that process. This method of delivery of career information not only engages the students but also broadens their scope of the opportunities available in an industry sector of interest.
If you would like more information about the Vital Link Career Exploration programs as an attendee, volunteer or business presenter, please contact the Vital Link office at 949-646-2520.
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Do You Want To Make a Positve Impact on
High School Students?
Vital Link is seeking individuals who want to make an impact on students in a positive and life changing way. Your support can help us provide Career Exploration programs to the increasing number of students who want to explore their future career options. Jeremy, a student at Canyon High School said after attending a Vital Link program, "I learned that people should always follow their dream to reach the career they want. It helped me to focus on things I really want to do. It inspired me to do something that can benefit me and my future." Alejandra, a student from Tustin High School said, "With this experience, it has opened doors for me. At first, I had no idea what I wanted to be, but now I know. I have to work hard and not be afraid of exploring new things. I will take advantage of the opportunities and will learn and have a great experience."  You can be part of the team of supporters that make these experiences available to students like Jeremy and Alejandra who are seeking guidance and direction in their lives. A majority of our volunteers say " I wish they had things like this when I was in school; it would have helped me focus on my education in a different way." You can support Vital Link in a variety of ways that will help the organization move forward with it's mission. Become a committee member and help design the future of the organization; volunteer as part of the event support team and roll up your sleeves and be on the front line of student impact; support the organization with a financial or in-kind donation; or, use your special talents and volunteer in key roles in the development of our Career Exploration Institute summer program.
COMMIT TO MAKING AN IMPACT TODAY
AND HELP US
CONNECT STUDENTS TO THEIR FUTURE!
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Wish List
Vital Link is gearing up for its new Career Exploration Institute summer program. The program will be held at sites throughout the County and will include video connectivity between the different locations, allowing the attendees to interact and conduct joint research projects and presentations. We will need additional equipment for the program. Please help us with some of the following equipment and material needs for this exciting and cutting-edge program.
- LCD Projector
- Webcams
- Laptop Computers
- Headsets
- Printing Services
- Leather Portfolios
- Blank Business card stock
- 3 Ring Binders
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Support Vital Link While Shopping
at Ralphs or Albertsons
Ralphs has announced their Donor Renewal Process for current Ralphs shoppers who have designated a non-profit to receive funding through their Club Card donation program. If you have already designated, or would like to identify Vital Link to receive a donation from Ralphs, please click here to get the new registration form.
Albertsons is not requiring their members to re-register at this time. If you are a Ralphs or Albertsons customer and are interested in supporting Vital Link while you shop, please take a moment to complete the application form and fax it to the Vital Link office. Remember, we must include the address and telephone number in the registration.
Thank you for your support!
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Portfolio Curriculum Impacts Students
The popular Personal Portfolio Curriculum and Pocket Portfolio tool are impacting students throughout California. Over the past school year, schools located in Folsom, Cordova, Riverside, Monterey, Los Angeles, Tustin, Sacramento, Apple Valley (and more) are using the curriculum to help their students learn how to document their soft skills in a way that is meaningful and credible to employers. The Portfolio curriculum provides students with training in some of the most important skills employers require for their new employees. If you are interested in acquiring the curriculum for your students or would like to make a donation to provide the curriculum to a school of your choice, please contact Vital Link at 949-646-2520 or Kathy@vitallinkoc.org.
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Become a Founding Member of Vital Link's Target 360 Campaign!
 Vital Link's Career Exploration Center is ready to move from the Exploratory Phase into the Planning Phase. We invite you to join the Target 360 Campaign and be a part of the Career Exploration Center, a project that will revolutionize the Career Exploration process. Vital Link has begun the Target 360 Campaign to raise $36,000, the amount needed to proceed with the planning phase. We need seed funding to pay for the architectural concept plan, which will move the project to the next level. We are asking you to be one of 360 individuals or businesses that donate $100 or more to the campaign. As a Founding Member of the Target 360 Campaign, you will be part of a project that will transform the Career Exploration process. You will be included in special recognition events and other Career Exploration Center activities. As a Founding member of the Target 360 Campaign, your name will be placed on the Founder's Recognition Wall of the new Career Exploration Center building, acknowledging your commitment. "Vital Link's vision to provide Orange County with a state-of-the-art center to foster Careers by Choice, Not Chance is an idea worth pursuing." Bill Habermehl, Orange County Superintendent of Schools You can make a difference in the lives of our community's youth and help Connect Students to Their Future. Click here to Join the Target 360 team today!
Mail your donation to:
Vital Link
P.O. Box 12064, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
949-646-2520
Vital Link is a 501c3, non-profit organization.
We appreciate your tax-deductible gift.
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Vital Link, a 501c3 non-profit organization, provides creative and professional programs that focus on leading edge job skills and job development curriculum. We reach over 25,000 students each year through the Career Exploration Programs, support services, and use of the Vital Link curriculum. Encouraging students to make the connection between their education and their future career path is foundational to Vital Link and will impact lives today and in the future.
Contact us:
Vital Link
P.O. Box 12064
Costa Mesa, California 92627
(949) 646-2520 Phone
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