On July 24th Valin hosted a career day for middle school students in support of
Breakthrough Silicon Valley. Students heard various speakers present and took a guided tour of our office and manufacturing facility.
During their stay they got to see live demos from our engineers, they were involved in mock interviews with our HR department, and they heard personal stories of the “path to success” from some of the speakers.
We thoroughly enjoyed meeting all of the students and sharing a little bit about what we do in the hope of inspiring them in their career path (even our office robot "Dewey" got in on the action).
About Breakthrough Silicon Valley
Breakthrough Silicon Valley empowers young people from underserved communities to reach their full potential. Their multi-faceted six-year program launches low-income students on the path to college through personalized academic advising and support, college counseling, and leadership development. They believe that the road to college begins in middle school. Far more than a tutoring program, Breakthrough's strength lies in the foundation of caring and personalized support. They take a collaborative approach, partnering with students and their parents to provide resources and guidance that empower them.
Breakthrough Students
- 78% represent the first generation in their family to attend college
- 62% live in a gang-impacted neighborhood
- 63% use English as their second language
- 77% qualify for free/reduced lunch at school
Click here to read stories from a few of the children who are currently in the program. Click here to volunteer.
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