Career Readiness Committee

Be part of We Will Not Be Indifferent

Let’s take action together! Be part of our efforts to support Oakland youth and demonstrate that We Will Not Be Indifferent to the needs of our community’s future leaders. This Committee will play an integral role in our efforts to bolster youth success and empowerment through Career Readiness. Our Real World Lab gives youth opportunities for job shadowing, internships, and opportunities to work with professionals from industries related to their community impact projects.

Committee Goals

Together we will increase visibility and raise $200,000 which will support:

Youth coach program including training, stipends, and leadership opportunities
100 external youth internships
Field trips and job shadowing for 75 students

Participation Opportunities

Serve as a Panel Coach or Panel Judge
Host interns or a company field trip
Sponsor a mock interview or speed mentoring event
Sponsor a multimedia program
Attend October 2018 celebration event

Committee Member Commitments:

Lead and report out at Committee meetings (4)

Recruit Committee participants

Provide leadership and bring friends to events

Secure corporate partnerships

Attend our October 2018 celebration event

$2,500 Give/Get

If you are interested in learning more about becoming a Committee Member,please contact our office at 510.748.4314