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CEO Patrick O’Donnell shares how the HealthX program is the start of connecting career exploration, work-based learning, and credential attainment into a coherent sequence as a part of a new grades 11-14 model.
Now, catching up with her three years after earning her bachelor’s degree in health sciences from California State University, East Bay, Alison Paxtor is still filled with dedication to her community and impact in the public health and healthcare industry.
Making Waves is partnering with Kaiser to provide this paid work-based learning experience, which includes mentorship, a stipend, and a healthcare credential. 50 students in grades 11-12 at 12+ high schools across Contra Costa County were selected, among 150+ applicants.
Making Waves is launching Pathways to Health: Paid Career Program, a new four-day, earn-and-learn experience designed to help Bay Area high school juniors and seniors explore in-demand healthcare careers while gaining hands-on skills, mentorship, and a stipend of up to $400.
First-gen college student studying cinema and media studies at UC Davis, Isabel Reyes, shares about what it means to be the first in her family pursuing higher education and how support from Making Waves donors makes a positive impact.
Making Waves CEO Patrick O’Donnell shares a leadership update on a strategic visioning process with an emerging model focusing on the critical transition years between high school, college, and career.
Making Waves Education Foundation has earned the Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency for the third year in a row. Candid is a nonprofit formed in 2019 with the merging of GuideStar and Foundation Center to consolidate information about nonprofits and their financials and make it easier for funders to connect with verified nonprofits.
VP of Career Launch Daisy Han breaks down how AI is impacting job opportunities and pathways to economic mobility – and which Making Waves programs are closing the opportunity gap.
Loyola Marymount grad Chaylah Williams shares five lessons from PR, social media, and sports media internships.
If you’re a high school student in the Bay Area’s Contra Costa County, we have several programs designed to help you gain the experience employers are looking for, without needing any prior work background. Plus, here are other resources and opportunities that don’t require previous experience.
This new six-month work-based learning program connects Contra Costa County teens with the skills, certifications, and mentors needed for in-demand healthcare jobs.
Making Waves Education Foundation’s Career Spark: Explore Your Future is now accepting applications. Career Spark is a free three-day program happening this fall to support 9th and 10th grade students in the Bay Area’s Contra Costa County as they explore career opportunities and build workplace skills.
