Case Study: SGV Reimagined and Buddy Bench Build - SGV 2025
Case Study: SGV 2026 & Duarte Build
Building on the momentum of our previous builds, the 2026 K12 Foothill Consortium Summer Pre-Apprenticeship Program brought hands-on design and fabrication to life at the Duarte High School woodshop. Supported by the Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Summer Intern Program, this year’s cohort transitioned from theory to material execution. Students mastered practical problem-solving, structural fabrication, and spatial design, gaining the essential skills and professional experience needed to drive the future of the skilled trades.
Mission Statement: To equip young minds 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 -
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
