Summer 2010
Educational Youth Job Corps

Spearheaded by the Weingart Foundation, a coalition of philanthropic organizations—committed to the well-being of residents in Los Angeles and the Southern California region—including the Ahmanson, Annenberg, Ralph M. Parsons and Weingart Foundations have joined together in support of summer youth employment opportunities. The goals of the paid internships are to foster self-esteem; use informal education as a vehicle to build skills for academic achievement in all disciplines; prepare students for the workforce and college by focusing on communication and leadership skills; and stimulate lifelong learning.

Collaborating educational organizations include the California African American Museum, California Science Center, EXPO Center and Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. These learning institutions located in Exposition Park will train and employ over 100 youth, ages 16 and older, in meaningful staff positions from June through August 2010.

For more information about the educational and life-enriching employment opportunities, see:

California African American Museum – researching, collecting, preserving and interpreting the history, art and culture of African Americans

California Science Center – stimulating curiosity and inspiring science learning in everyone

EXPO Center – providing affordable programs and services in a safe environment for every member of the family

Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County – inspiring wonder, discovery and responsibility for our natural and cultural worlds