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City of Livermore Youth in Government Framework
The City of Livermore’s Youth in Government Framework is a living document that will change over time as new opportunities are created and discovered. As new ways to connect with youth in our community are identified, this document will evolve to reflect best practices.
Career exploration, training opportunities, and skill development resources for students
Arts | Government | Skill Building | STEM | Trades
Arts
Livermore Valley Arts - East Bay Jazz High School All-Stars
After-school program for high school jazz musicians to develop their skills and gain real-world performance experience.
Requirements:
- For 9th-12th grade students
Contact: Anne Giancola, agiancola@livermorearts.org
Shakespeare & Performing Arts Regional Company (SPARC) Theater - High School Internships
Job-based learning for high school students interested in theater arts.
Requirements:
- 9th-12th grade students
Contact: Education@SparcTheater.org
Shakespeare & Performing Arts Regional Company (SPARC) Theater - College Apprenticeships
Paid apprenticeships in acting, stage management, production management, and producing/management for current and recently graduated college students.
Requirements:
- Current and recently graduated college students
Contact: Lindsey@SparcTheater.org
Symphony Association - Livermore-Amador Symphony Association Youth Orchestra
A summer orchestra open to violin, viola, cello, string, bass, flute, piccolo, oboe, English horn, clarinet, bassoon, horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba, harp, timpani, and percussion musicians.
Requirements:
- Musicians aged 11 (or 6th grade) through 21
Contact: Betsy Hausburg, Program Coordinator, vdt.director@gmail.com
Government
California Highway Patrol - Explorer Program
Develop the skills and knowledge needed to serve the people of California through discipline and a commitment to serving the community.
Requirements:
- 15-20 years of age
- No drug or alcohol use
- No felony arrests or convictions
Contact: Dublin CHP Office, 925-828-0466
City of Livermore - Law Enforcement Explorer Program
Hands-on career orientation experiences, leadership opportunities, and community service activities for students interested in law enforcement careers.
Requirements:
- 14-21 years of age; applications must be received by applicant's 19th birthday
- Live or attend school in Livermore
- Enrolled in school with a minimum 2.0 GPA
- No felony convictions
- Free from mental and physical disabilities that could place the student or officers at risk
Contact: LPD-Explorer@LivermoreCA.gov
City of Livermore - Livermore Area Youth Advisory Commission
Promotes youth involvement in the community and supports communication between elected leaders and youth. The Commission creates a forum for ideas and concerns and provides a vehicle for the interests and needs of youth to be communicated to the City Council and the Livermore Area Recreation and Park District.
Requirements:
- 12-20 years of age
Contact: City Clerk's Office, 925-960-4200, cityclerk@LivermoreCA.gov
East Bay Parks - Careers for Students & Youth
Job fairs, career pathways, job tips, and paid job opportunities for youth.
Requirements:
- Varies by position, visit www.ebparks.org/jobs for more information
Contact: Human Resources, 510-544-2154
Job Hotline, 1-888-EBPARKS (1-888-327-2757)
Livermore Area Recreation and Park District - Volunteer with LARPD
Summer volunteer opportunities, current volunteer opportunities, partner organization volunteer opportunities, and job fairs for youth.
Requirements:
- Varies by position, visit www.larpd.org/volunteer for more information
- Fingerprint clearance for volunteers 18 and older
Contact: amcgovern@larpd.org
Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department - Explorers Program
Dedicated to training tomorrow's firefighters through hands-on training experiences ranging from auto extrication to basic firefighting skills.
Requirements:
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16-21 years of age
Contacts:
Greg Scott, Firefighter, gscott@lpfire.org
Jordan Reid, Firefighter-Paramedic, jreid@lpfire.org
Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department - Reserves
Serve the community by providing support for the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department while preparing for a career in fire service through training, education, leadership, prevention, and technology.
Requirements:
- 18+ years of age
- Livermore or Pleasanton resident (or current Los Positas College Fire Science student)
- Valid California driver's license
- Ability to pass a background check
- Valid CPAT card within one year of application date
Contact: 925-454-2361
Skill Building
California Career Resource Network - California Career Center
Resources to help middle and high school students plan for the future, including career options, education, and training opportunities.
California Career Resource Network - CareerZone
A secure web-based platform designed to help youth explore, plan, and prepare for careers they'll love. Tools include self-assessment modules, financial literacy tools, as well as information on U.S. colleges, certifications, and occupations.
California Department of Rehabilitation - Student Services
Supports disabled students as they transition to adult life. Services include job exploration, post-secondary counseling, skill development, self-advocacy, and work experience.
Requirements:
- Students 16-21 years of age
- At least one of the following is true
- Have an existing 504 Plan (or are eligible for one)
- Have an existing IEP
- Have a disability
- Others think you have a disability
Contact: Fremont Branch Office, 510-794-2458, YouthServices@dor.ca.gov
Las Positas College - Academic & Career Pathways
An interactive tool exploring Las Positas College Academic and Career Pathways, including course sequencing details for degrees and certificates, key milestone information, and support options.
Las Positas College - Career Coach
An online assessment tool designed to match users' skills and interests with in-demand careers. Tools include a career assessment module, career browser, and Las Positas College Program listings.
Las Positas College - High School Credit Program
A list of curated courses for high school students in the Tri-Valley area to complete through dual enrollment. Dual enrollment – also known as concurrent enrollment – enables high school students to take college courses, taught by college professors, either on campus or at their school site. These courses count toward the high school diploma, allowing students to get a head start on their higher education goals.
Requirements:
- 9th-12th grade students (students who will be in 9th grade in the following Fall semester are eligible to participate in the summer term)
- Adult School students obtaining a GED
Contact: lpc-hscredit@laspositascollege.edu
Las Positas College - Middle College
A unique collaboration between Las Positas College, the Tri-Valley Regional Occupational Program, Dublin Unified School District, Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District, and Pleasanton Unified School District. Through this alternative high school program, students have the opportunity to obtain a rigorous high school education while concurrently earning college credits.
Requirements:
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Students enrolled in Dublin Unified, Livermore Valley Joint Unified, and Pleasanton Unified School Districts
Contacts: Amy Brown, Administrative Program Coordinator, 925-424-1806, abrown@laspositascollege.edu
Pedrozzi Foundation - Young Scholar Program
Encourages and supports Marylin Avenue Elementary School honor students through middle and high school to help them prepare for entering college or vocational training programs.
Requirements:
- 5th grade Marylin Avenue Elementary School Principal's Honor Roll students
Contact: 925-456-3700, info@pedrozzifoundation.org
Tri-Valley Career Center - Training Opportunities
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act-funded training: essential/soft skills development; transportation, distribution & logistics; year to career; online training; and apprenticeships.
Requirements:
- 18+ years of age
Contact: 925-416-5100
Tri-Valley Regional Occupational Program - College & Career Planning
Supports and guides the development of life and career skills valued by business, industry, colleges, and society. Serves all public high schools within the Tri-Valley.
Requirements:
- Tri-Valley high school students
Contact: 925-455-4800
STEM
Aviation Explorer Post #997 - Aviation Career Exploring
A hands-on program for young people interested in learning about careers in the fields of aviation and aerospace. Based out of the Livermore Airport, this program offers social and learning opportunities as well as assistance with scholarships, internships, and mentorships.
Requirements:
- 14 (or 13 and graduated 8th grade) through 20 years of age
Contacts:
Trystyn Clark, Youth Leader, 925-667-1379, N722SE@gmail.com
Nora Manger, Youth Leader, 925-202-1476, noraskate@gmail.com
Tom Manger, Adult Leader, 415-706-8264, tmanger1@gmail.com
Bay Area Consortium for Water & Wastewater Education
Dedicated to developing a strong pool of candidates for water/wastewater jobs in the Bay Area, BACWWE provides scholarships for education from local, accredited training programs for skills relevant to the industry.
Requirements:
- Students enrolled in approved water/wastewater programs at approved educational institutions
Contact: bacwwe@bacwa.org
Resources explaining the important work done by engineers and skilled trades workers in the water industry, including the skills needed to perform the work, and where students and job-seekers can find the training needed to prepare for these jobs.
City of Livermore - Careers in Water/Wastewater
Information on careers and training opportunities in the water and wastewater field, including certification/apprenticeship tracks and associate/bachelor's degree tracks.
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory - Biotechnology Summer Experience
A two-week program to engage high school students in a molecular biology and bioinformatics research project focusing on the isolation, characterization, and DNA sequence of genes from the duckweed species, Landoltia punctata.
Requirements:
- Students 16 years of age or older by the start of the workshop
- U.S. citizenship
- 3.3 or higher cumulative GPA
Contact: stem-education@llnl.gov
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory - Eighth Grade Technology Workshop
Virtual three-day workshop for rising 8th graders interested in robotics and coding.
Requirements:
- Students entering 8th grade
- USB-A accessible personal laptop/Chromebook
Contact: Joanna Albala, Manager, Science Education Program, albala1@llnl.gov
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory - SAGE (Science Accelerating Girls' Engagement)
Free one-week summer camp for Northern California public high school students encouraging students to explore STEM careers.
Requirements:
- 9th-11th grade Northern California public high school students (14-17 years of age)
- GPA > 3.5, preferred
- Proof of COVID vaccination
Contact: Mildred Lambrecht, stem-education@llnl.gov
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory - Student Internships
High school, community college, undergraduate, and graduate student internships. Student internship opportunities are generally posted September-February for the following summer.
Requirements:
- Varies by internship
- Must complete a federal background check application
- Must successfully pass a drug screening
Contact: Careers Help Desk, 925-422-0045, careers-help@llnl.gov
Sandia National Laboratories - Department of Energy Science Bowl
Jeopardy-like event for middle and high school students with a strong interest in math and science. For rules, brochures, information, sample questions, and enrollment forms, visit https://science.osti.gov/wdts/nsb.
Requirements:
- High School Science Bowl
- 9th-12th grade students
- Middle School Science Bowl
- 6th-8th grade students
Contact: Timothy Shepodd, Science Bowl Coordinator, 925-294-2791, tjshepo@sandia.gov
Sandia National Laboratories - Students & Postdocs
Summer, year-round, and co-op internship opportunities. Interns work on real-world, challenging projects to contribute to critical national goals.
Requirements:
- 16+ years of age
- Proof of COVID vaccination
Contact: 505-284-4700, ca_sip@sandia.gov
Tri-Valley Expanding Your Horizons (EYH) - EYH Annual Conference
Annual conference for girls in 6th-9th grades to encourage career options in science and math.
Requirements:
- 6th-9th grade students
Contact: https://www.tveyh.org/contact.php
An extracurricular enrichment program for Tri-Valley high school girls with interests in math, science, technology, and engineering.
Requirements:
- Tri-Valley high school students
Contact: Danielle Watson, Program Director, Granada High School Career Center, dwatson@lvjusd.org
Trades
Cypress Mandela Training Center
Community-based organization dedicated to improving the lives of the people it serves by providing pre-apprentice construction and life skills training along with employment assistance.
Requirements:
- 18+ years of age
- Bay Area residents
Contact: 510-208-7350, info@cypressmandela.org
Las Positas College - Career Education (CE)
Programs designed to advance job skills and marketability for today's workforce demands.
Requirements:
- Varies by program, visit http://laspositascollege.edu/careereducation/programs.php for more information
Contacts:
Helena Cruz, Outreach Specialist for Arts & Humanities and Advanced Manufacturing, hcruz@laspositascollege.edu
Anne Kennedy, Outreach Specialist for Business, Public Safety, Kinesiology, Viticulture and Winery Technology, akennedy@laspositascollege.edu
Jean O'Neil-Opipari, Stem Coordinator-Biology, Computer Studies, Engineering Technology, and Horticulture, joneilopipari@laspositascollege.edu
Las Positas College - Certificates
Certificate of Achievement, Certificate of Competency (noncredit), Certificate of Completion (noncredit) and Certificate of Accomplishment offerings.
Requirements:
- Varies by program, visit http://www.laspositascollege.edu/programs/certificates.php for more information
Contact: Las Positas College Counseling Department, 925-424-1400,
lpc-counseling@laspositascollege.edu
Las Positas College - Industry Credentials
Courses, programs, certificates, and degrees that can lead to industry credentials.
Requirements:
- Varies by program, visit http://www.laspositascollege.edu/industrycredentials/ for more information
Contact: Las Positas College Counseling Department, 925-424-1400,
lpc-counseling@laspositascollege.edu
Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District - YouthBuild Project Hope
Free 6-month construction pre-apprenticeship and welding apprenticeship readiness programs for youth who need their diploma.
Requirements:
- 17-24 years of age
Contact: Sara Subbiondo, YouthBuild Project Manager, 925-960-2999, ssubbiondo@lvjusd.org
State of California Division of Apprenticeship Standards - Apprenticeship Programs
Helping to develop a skilled workforce with viable career pathways to increase productivity and strengthen our economy.
Requirements:
- 18+ years of age
- Varies by program, visit https://www.dir.ca.gov/databases/das/aigstart.asp for more information
Contact: DasPublicWorks@dir.ca.gov
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