IN THE NEWS Desert Sun: This Class of 2024 grad found redirection and a family at College of the Desert By Jennifer Cortez, May 20, 2024 As a child in Lipa City, Batangas in the Philippines, Derick Talay dreamed of having a “complete family.” Raised by a single mother... Read MoreRead more about Desert Sun: This Class of 2024 grad found redirection and a family at College of the Desert

IN THE NEWS PBS KVIE: From Homeless to Housed | Inside California Education April 8, 2024 Community college students in Los Angeles go from homeless to housed, discover how an organization called Umoja is creating community on community college campuses, meet Bay Area... Read MoreRead more about PBS KVIE: From Homeless to Housed | Inside California Education

IN THE NEWS Bakersfield.com: Recruitment event seeks volunteers for local community service jobs BY JOHN COX, Apr 3, 2024 Local leaders came together Wednesday to call on young people around Kern County to serve their community by putting in time on priorities like... Read MoreRead more about Bakersfield.com: Recruitment event seeks volunteers for local community service jobs

IN THE NEWS EdSource.org: California’s Youth Job Corps offers a second chance at career, higher education By BETTY MÁRQUEZ ROSALES – Feb 26, 2024 One of Kaelyn Carter’s ongoing challenges these days is working early hours as a landscaper through the cold, often... Read MoreRead more about EdSource.org: California’s Youth Job Corps offers a second chance at career, higher education

IN THE NEWS ShareAmerica.com – Young Americans step up for the environment By Noelani Kirschner – Jan 5, 2024 After graduating from the University of California, San Diego, Natalie Lepska wanted to contribute to the world before continuing her education.... Read MoreRead more about ShareAmerica.com: Young Americans step up for the environment