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Weekly from 4 – 7 pm; dates TBD, but the Academy will not meet during school holidaysSouth County Economic Development CouncilStudent academyThe South County Economic Development Council has launched their Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA), a program that trains students in entrepreneurial skills and connects them with regional business leaders with the goal of helping students start their own businesses. By the end of the program, participants will have developed a comprehensive business plan and taken the practical steps to establishing a working business. Students will be paired with industry mentors who will guide them on business plans, permits, licenses, pitching their business ideas for funding, and more.TBD. Contact one of the two South County EDC representatives with questions.South County students in grades 6 – 12Complete the online application here (select “CA – YEA! South County” for the location): https://yeausa.wufoo.com/forms/ruy1odi0itbgzf/
https://southcountyedc.com/
Jim O’Callaghan or Alejandra Ruiz at Jim@southcountyedc.com and Alejandra@SouthCountyEDC.com, respectively.
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Esports Network Meetings 2024-25. First meeting is Tues, Sept 24th; 4 – 5 pmSDCOE’s Educational Technology TeamNetwork MeetingsSDCOE’s Educational Technology Team has several opportunities this school year for educators interested in developing Esports programs at their sites. San Diego County Esports Network Meetings
Description: A regularly scheduled meeting for Esports educators to connect, share ideas, and collaborate on upcoming initiatives.		Online via ZoomK12 educatorshttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSehOcDSj_q2gHJ_e_6H7cYRE8Ccm8t-hSLuk2fAwiSsjCXBKg/viewformhttps://www.sdcoe.net/educators/educational-technologyChris Garcia at chris.garcia@sdcoe.net
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SDCOE’s Educational Technology TeamSite visitsSDCOE’s Educational Technology Team has several opportunities this school year for educators interested in developing Esports programs at their sites. Esports Site Visits
Description: SDCOE’s Esports coordinator, Chris Garcia, will be conducting site visits to help educators develop and refine their programs.		K12 educatorsSchedule a site visit with Chris by completing this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVEH_rUoZq8UXx_mH6-vS-4O0DZ3078_tp2JuCJ2aWJsipgg/viewformhttps://www.sdcoe.net/educators/educational-technologyChris Garcia at chris.garcia@sdcoe.net
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Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)Class presentationThe Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is offering presentations for educators, students, and families throughout the school year on the drug use and trafficking issues impacting our community as well as career opportunities within law enforcement. See below for info about each presentation and how you can sign up your classes. Fentanyl, Opioids, and Naloxone: DEA and SAY San Diego will discuss fentanyl, risks of opioid use, how to recognize symptoms of an opioid overdose, and how to use naloxone to reverse the overdose. SAY San Diego will distribute naloxone at no cost to educators and students if requested. This information can help save a life.
Juvenile Drug Smuggling: a presentation provided by the DEA, U.S. Attorney, San Diego District Attorney, Homeland Security Investigations, and Customs and Border Protection covers the dangers of drugs and how drug cartels recruit young people into their ranks. The presenters share the effects of the drug trade on our communities, resources to help families avoid involvement in drug smuggling, tips for student safety, and advice on what to do if you are already involved in drug smuggling.
Careers in Law Enforcement: this presentation teaches students about different careers in the DEA. It covers both law enforcement and non-law enforcement careers. 		In-person or virtual (Zoom) presentationEducators, students, and familiesTo sign up your classes for any of the presentations listed, email the following information to SD.Community.Outreach@dea.gov or complete this Google form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe-PqPSxpnhygv4qP-3ux5qzYkZNS32eXomFL9eGg8laXgtiA/viewform Presentation Title(s):
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In-person or virtual (Zoom) presentation? 		https://www.dea.gov/divisions/san-diegoSonia Lira at sonia.lira@sdcoe.net or Shastity Urias at shastity.n.urias@dea.gov
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HawthorneCATGuest speaker and site visits with HawthorneCAT apprenticeship programHawthorneCAT is offering presentations and site tours for high school and college students throughout the school year to educate and promote their Technician Apprenticeship, a CA state-certified registered apprenticeship program that trains for their Hawthorne Technician occupation. Presentations can be scheduled at your sites Mondays through Thursdays (ideally with seniors), or HawthorneCat can host students at their facility in Rancho Bernardo with a tour of the diesel shop.Students (ideally with seniors)To sign up your class for a presentation or site tour, educators should email tbanks@hawthornecat.com with the following information: School:
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Guest Speaker- HawthorneCAT representative comes and speaks to your class
Industry Site Visit- Bring a group of students to HawthorneCAT facility		HawthorneCATErnesto Rivera at ernesto.rivera@sdcoe.net and/or HawthorneCAT contact Trisha Banks at tbanks@hawthornecat.com
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Tues, Mar 18th; 10 am – 1 pm San Diego Promise ZoneCareer ExpoIf you are receiving this email, the San Diego Promise Zone invites your students to attend their 3rd Annual Youth-Led Career Expo at the Balboa Park Club on Tuesday, March 18th, 2025 from 10 am – 1 pm. This event is for job seekers, ages 16 to 24, to connect with hiring employers representing a wide range of career options.Balboa Park Club, 2150 Pan American Rd, San Diego, 92101Students ages 16 – 24https://www.sandiego.gov/staging/3rd-annual-your-future-now-youth-led-career-expo3rd Annual Youth-Led Career ExpoSD Promise Zone Team at Promisezone@sandiego.gov
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Thurs, Apr 3rd; 5:45 pm - 7:45 pmWestern States Carpenters and Harbor FreightWestern States Carpenters and Harbor Freight invite your girl students to their Girls in the Shop - Night of Discovery at the Southwest Carpenters Training Center on Thursday, April 3rd from 5:45 pm - 7:45 pm. Participants will explore skilled trades careers through hands-on activities and meet women construction professionals. There will also be prizes!Southwest Carpenters Training Center; 10064 Old Grove Rd, San Diego, 921317th - 12th grade girls and their parents/guardianshttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewwOjANepFGkQ5OW1jYI-ksnRbjb6AJmR58HAFiq0ZsUW6NA/viewform?pli=1Kathy Worley at kworley@guhsd.net
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Challenge submissions due Tues, May 6th. Registration closes Tues, Apr 15thSEISEI invites your middle and high school students to participate in their 2025 Spring Earth Day Challenge in which students learn about and use tools to discover how sustainability issues impact the environment in their communities. The challenge provides FREE ready-to-use materials and guidance to inspire students to take action around climate change, environmental justice, and sustainability. Students can complete the challenge as a class, in small groups, or even individually. The competition has the following format…

Educators register their classes or students register themselves between now and Tuesday, April 15th. After registering, participants will receive a link to the competition materials.
Research local and global sustainability topics around air and water and learn how people have impacted our environment.
Launch a sustainability campaign in your community.
Submit your campaign by Tuesday, May 6th.		In your classrooms.Middle and high school studentsStudents may register themselves or teachers can register on behalf of their classes by April 15th - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSca3ePhVWDy6xBBCfVT-HvdzDT33JW-g9O7gaBndr8cN6js1g/viewform2025 Spring Earth Day Challengeenergychallenge@seiinc.org
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Mon, Apr 21st – Thurs, Apr 24th; session times vary by daySanta Clara County Office of Education and Earn & LearnConference for studentsSanta Clara County Office of Education and Earn & Learn invite San Diego County students to attend their Exploring High-Tech and High-Wage Careers virtual STEM careers conference for students, taking place the week of April 21st. The event will feature virtual breakout sessions from 8 employers discussing the career pathways, day-to-day responsibilities, and cutting-edge technology of a variety of STEM fields, ranging from biotech and marketing to construction and engineering.Online via ZoomMiddle and high school students and educatorsVisit the event website and register independently for each session: https://sites.google.com/view/hthw-week-2025/home.Exploring High-Tech and High-Wage CareersKim Hudson with Earn and Learn at: kim@earnlearn.us
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Mon, June 23rd – Fri, June 27th; 9 am – 12:30 pm each day. Submit the Student Application and Teacher Recommendation Form by Friday, May 2ndSDCOE and San Diego County's Health & Human Services AgencyCampSDCOE and San Diego County's Health & Human Services Agency invite your rising 11th and 12th graders to join us for the 3rd Annual Public Health Advocate Camp, taking place Monday, June 23rd through Friday, June 27th. Over the course of 5 days, students will receive hands-on public health training from HHSA professionals to learn how to combat San Diego's most critical public health issues, including Tuberculosis, Epidemiology and Immunization Services, HIV, and Mental Health. The camp will expand students' understanding of health careers beyond hospital systems, providing an excellent introduction to public health occupations and a professional network. For more information, see the event flyer.San Diego County Office of Education-Linda Vista Innovation Center; 2202 Comstock Street, San Diego 92111Be rising 11th & 12th graders (must be a sophomore or junior during the 2024-2025 school-year).Submit the Student Application by Friday, May 2nd. No late submissions will be considered. Ask a teacher to submit the Teacher Recommendation Form by Friday, May 2nd. No late submissions will be considered. Have a parent/guardian sign the Digital Consent Form (provided upon acceptance). Obtain their own transportation to and from the SDCOE Linda Vista Innovation Center. Provide their own laptop. Bring their own lunch. Light snacks will be provided.3rd Annual Public Health Advocate Camp
Sonia Lira at Sonia.Lira@sdcoe.net
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All camps are 9 am – 3 pm each day. Teamwork and Strategy Camp: June 9th – 13th; Reflexes and Competition Camp: June 23rd – 27th; Creativity and Thinking Camp: July 7th – 11thSDCOE’s Educational Technology TeamSummer campSDCOE’s Educational Technology Team is hosting 3 Esports Summer Camps for middle and high school students (rising 6th – 12th graders) throughout June and July at our Linda Vista Innovation Center. Participants will train with collegiate level Esports athletes, improve their social/emotional learning, and explore related career pathways. Camp registration is $550 and covers camp materials (journal, t-shirts, blue light glasses, and more), transportation to UCSD Triton Gaming Arena, daily snacks and lunch, and access to games including Smash Bros, Rocket League, Minecraft, Chess, FIFA, NBA2K, and Madden.SDCOE’s Linda Vista Innovation Center; 2202 Comstock Street, San Diego 92111Incoming 6th – 12th gradershttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSckmDJXjalgD2s3Zw921i2Ug0aQw8v0bjy-2fNkEfe0OC5w-g/viewformSDCOE’s Educational Technology TeamFor questions about the camp and other San Diego K12 Esports opportunities, contact Chris Garcia at chris.garcia@sdcoe.net
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