Case Study: Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Pilot Program - CHSR 2025
High Speed Into Career Pathways:
This year, the Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Summer Intern Program, sponsored by the Foundation, focused on an exciting project: designing and building an exhibit for the High-Speed Rail's National Train Day Experience at Union Station in September 2025. Our mission is to equip individuals with essential skills and knowledge for high-demand careers in skilled trades, featuring hands-on training, mentorship opportunities, and industry partnerships. Join us as we inspire the next generation of professionals!
Mission Statement: To equip individuals with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in high-demand careers in the skilled trades.
Program Highlights:
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Hands-on training from experienced instructors
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Practical problem solving and prototyping
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Professional experience
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Partnerships with industry leaders
Harbor Frieght Tools For Schools - CHSR/ K12 Foothill Consortium Summer Intern Program
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Support the K12 Foothill Consortium's/SGV Economic Partnership Intern Program:
We need your help to reach our goal of providing scholarships to hardworking interns in the K12 Foothill Consortium's Summer Intern Program. With over 80 students gaining valuable experience through various internships across the San Gabriel Valley, your support can make a significant difference. Join us in ensuring these dedicated students receive the scholarships they deserve for their hard work and commitment.
Skilled Trades Education Program
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Project Management
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Hands on design and fabrication
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Digital Scanning/ Modeling
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Color theory
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Scenic and set painting
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Sound engineering and mixing
Field Trips
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Field trip to CBS TVC
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Field trip to Citrus College
Mentorship and Internships
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Ongoing mentorship and intern program
Guest Speakers and Field Trips
- In class Industry artists and design experts
High Speed Rail Sparks Summer Creativity
In a remarkable collaboration, nine ambitious students teamed up to co-design and build an immersive multimedia exhibit for the California High Speed Rail's National Train Day Exhibit, set to debut on September 20-22 Guided by the visionaries at Dionysus Creative, LLC, these students not only learned the intricacies of project management but also honed their creative skills in a real-world setting. This hands-on experience offers invaluable insights into the creative trades, setting them on a powerful pathway to career development. By bridging education with industry expertise, this initiative promises to enhance workforce training and expand opportunities within the education ecosystem.
Here is how our program is changing the face of skilled trades in schools:
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1. Hands-On Experience: By integrating real-world projects, students gain practical experience that enhances their understanding and application of theoretical concepts.
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2. Collaboration with Industry Experts: Working alongside professionals from Dionysus Creative, LLC provides students with insights into industry standards, practices, and expectations.
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3. Project Management Skills: Students learn essential project management techniques, including planning, execution, and teamwork, which are critical in skilled trades and creative industries.
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4. Interdisciplinary Learning: The program fosters an interdisciplinary approach, combining art, technology, engineering, and management, thus preparing students for diverse career paths.
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5. Enhanced Creativity: The focus on multimedia exhibit design encourages students to think creatively and innovatively, essential traits within skilled trades and the arts.
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6. Networking Opportunities: Engagement with industry professionals creates networking opportunities that can lead to internships, mentorships, and future job openings.
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7. Career Readiness: Exposure to real-world challenges equips students with the skills and confidence needed to enter the workforce, making them more attractive to potential employers.
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8. Community Impact: By participating in a public exhibit, students contribute to community engagement and awareness around the importance of high-speed rail and its benefits.
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9. Building a Workforce Pipeline: The initiative helps to develop a pipeline of skilled workers by attracting students to trades that are often in high demand, thus supporting local economies.
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10. Emphasis on Lifelong Learning: The program instills a mindset of continuous improvement and adaptability, essential in the ever-evolving landscape of skilled trades and technology.