The Historic Boyle Heights neighborhood of East Los Angeles is rich in culture and tradition and has a long legacy of community action. STEM-Up is here to mobilize these organizations in a community-wide STEM awareness and empowerment effort and give them the tools they need to promote STEM through their existing infrastructures. Contact Monica Villafaña to learn how your organization can join the STEM-Up Effort.
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1600 East 4th Street Los Angeles, Ca 90033
(323)526-0146
The Los Angeles Youth Opportunity Movement will promote youth achievement by working with families and community partners to create opportunities that help youth reach their education, employment, and personal development goals
Upcoming Events
- Career/ Resources Fair
April 22, 2009
7:00 p.m. - Technology Center Gala
May 29, 2009
Time: TBD
Programs
- Web Design Courses (coming soon)
Music and Arts programming
State-of-the-art recording Studio
Film Editing Courses (coming soon)
Animation Courses (coming soon)
East Los Angeles College courses (Child Development)
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Tutoring
California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) prep
Jaime Escalante Math Remediation
Website: http://www.layo.org/techcenter.htm
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East Los Angeles Classic Theatre
761 Terminal St.,
Building 1, 2nd Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90021
East L.A. Classic Theatre is dedicated to the development and professional delivery of educational outreach programs and classic theatrical productions that authentically reflect the diversity of American society.
Upcoming Events
- “To Be or Not to Be…Carlos Mencia”
An evening of Comedy, Music and Performances to benefit the East LA Classic Theatre
May 17, 2009
5-8 p.m.
The Conga Room
Programs
- Beyond Borders
Sixteen-week programs of classroom-based literacy instruction. - "LIP" Language In Play
Sixteen-week programs of after-school and Saturday drama clubs. - Performances
Classic plays featuring professional actors performed at community based venues. - SHAKES-FEST!
Culturally relevant musical adaptations of Shakespeare presented for students and the general public at various outdoor amphitheaters throughout Los Angeles County.
Website: http://www.eastlaclassic.org
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HENAAC
Vision
Keeping America technologically strong by promoting Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) careers especially in underserved communities.
Mission
- To educate, motivate and enable more underserved students to achieve careers in STEM
- To develop and leverage Hispanic STEM talent to play a leadership role
- To engage families, educators and employers to support underserved students and communities in STEM careers
- To inspire our nation through recognition of the achievements of Hispanics and other role models in STEM
- To lead collaboration and cooperation within the STEM community
Upcoming Events
- Scholarship Application Deadline
April 30th, 2009 - July Summit
Long Beach California
July 16 & 17, 2009 - HENAAC Conference
Long Beach, CA
October 8-10, 2009
- STEM-Up Initiative
HENAAC Conference and Career Fair
HENAAC Scholars Program
Viva Technology Program
College Bowl
Role Model of the Week
Scholar of the Week
Hollenbeck Police Activities League (PAL)
1505 East 1st Street
Los Angeles, CA. 90033
Through a partnership between community and law-enforcement, PAL’s mission is to bring hope and opportunity to the communities of Los Angeles’ east and northeast areas by offering character-building, educational, and life-enhancing programs to its youths, and to encourage and nurture young people to become responsible, productive, and law-abiding citizens.
Upcoming Events:
- PAL Awards
6:00 p.m. – 9:00p.m.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
- Programs
T.O.P. - C.O.P.
(Teaching On Policing–Communities On Patrol)
The T.O.P - C.O.P. Program was developed to help at-risk and under-motivated youth become positive contributors in their community.
The GOOD NEWS KIDS Program is a comprehensive leadership development program for our youth that utilizes digital video production to help teach leadership skills and improve competence in many academic subjects. Learning and Leadership Development Center
The program assists youth ages 12-18 in developing meaningful and achievable academic, career, and personal goals. “Sports for Kids”
This program provides at-risk and high-risk boys and girls, ages 5-18, with a wide variety of activities as positive alternatives to the dangers of the streets
http://www.lapdhollenbeckpal.org/
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Salesian Boys and Girls Club
3218 Wabash Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90063
Salesian Family Youth Center
2228 E. 4th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90033
Mission: To help young people ages 6 to 18 improve their lives by inspiring and enabling the communities of East Los Angeles and surrounding communities to realize their full potential as a productive, responsible and caring citizenry, and support their families in this effort.
- Character & Leadership Development
These programs are designed to build character and to teach important personal and
interpersonal skills such as dedication, responsibility and teamwork. - Education & Career Development
These programs are designed to motivate and assist members to successfully complete
their K-12 education while inspiring them to focus on higher education and beyond. - Health & Life Skills
These programs are designed to teach and inspire members and their families to take control
of their overall well-being by leading healthy and active lifestyles. - Arts & Culture
These programs are designed to encourage members to explore their creativity through music
and arts while instilling in them an appreciation for the various cultures that make up our world. - Sports, Fitness & Recreation
These programs promote physical fitness and interpersonal skills through athletics
and other social recreation activities. - Weingart East Los Angeles YMCA
2900 Whittier Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90023
Phone: (323) 260-7005 - The Weingart East Los Angeles YMCA is an association of persons united in a common effort to put Judeo Christian principles to address the spiritual, mental, physical, and social needs of children, youth and families in the greater Los Angeles area.
Upcoming Events:
Programs:
- After School Programs
The Weingart East Los Angeles childcare programs serve children daily at two centers which include school age care and day camp. This program is for children ages 5-12 years old. - Youth & Teen Fitness Classes
Youth fitness programs are designed for children and teens ages 3 - 17. They have a variety of classes from Mommy/Daddy and Me Ballet to Youth Soccer Clinics.
Scholarships & Internships
STEM-Up Schools
College Central
STEM Camps
Museums
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