Youth events and workshops geared towards preparing Pivotal scholars for school and career.
Financial Literacy - Taxes
Who's Invited: All Post-Secondary Scholars
Want a better understanding of the why and how in filing taxes? Come learn from a tax expert as we break down the tax process and share how your taxes tie into your stimulus checks!
April 22, 2021 | 4:00PM - 5:30PM REGISTER
May 18, 2021 | 3:00PM - 4:30PM REGISTER
May 27, 2021 | 4:00PM - 5:30PM REGISTER
Career Readiness - Professionalism
Who's Invited: All Post-Secondary Scholars
How should I interact during meetings? How important is dress-code? Is water-cooler talk real? You have questions, let's get them answered! Walk away with a better understanding of expectations in the workplace and how skills like communication, resourcefulness, and problem-solving go hand-in-hand.
April 29, 2021 | 4:00PM - 5:30PM REGISTER
Career Readiness - Business Tech
Who's Invited: All Post-Secondary Scholars
Word, Powerpoint, Excel. You've heard of all of these before and probably have already used them in school! Join us as we practice with multiple programs to develop your technical skill-set and understanding of the full Microsoft Office Suite. Whether you're a beginner or just want to brush up on your skills, you'll have fun doing it!
May 5, 2021 | 3:00PM - 4:30PM REGISTER
May 11, 2021 | 3:00PM - 4:30PM REGISTER
High School End of Year Celebration
Who's Invited: All High-School Scholars
Scholars, come celebrate completing another year of high school and come celebrate your fellow scholars that are graduating!
May 13, 2021 | 5:00PM - 6:00PM REGISTER
Choosing Peace
Who's Invited: All Pivotal Scholars, Alumni, and Supporters
In honor of National Foster Care Month in May, Pivotal is hosting a special virtual event. Shalita O’Neale is an author, wife, mother, entrepreneur, and alumni of foster care. You’ll learn how she determined her own path despite the many obstacles she faced before, during, and after her time in foster care. Join us for an enlightening conversation and explore how you can apply the lessons Shalita learned to your own life and healing work. Pivotal is also offering a free copy of Shalita's book to all Pivotal scholars and alumni!
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PAST YOUTH EVENTS
Club Pivotal!
Who's Invited: All High School Scholars
Feeling like you miss deadlines? Overwhelmed with everything being asked of you? Then join us during our next Club Pivotal session and learn some tips and tricks to cleaning up your schedule!
Young Professional's Conference
Who's Invited: All Post-Secondary Scholars
Looking to get prepared for the technology that will be used during your summer internship? Wanting to find the best way to present yourself especially in the virtual space? Come join us for our Young Professional's Conference where you walk away with a better understanding of the business technology in the workplace and how skills like communication, resourcefulness, and problem-solving go hand-in-hand.
Virtual STEAM
Who's Invited: All High School Scholars
Come learn about street art and the artists behind them, Take a hands-on dive through a mobile game where you refine your own street art as you turn a grey world into a colorful one!
Professional Development Workshop (PDW)
Who's Invited: All High School Scholars
A three-day series focusing on the essential to becoming a career professional. Practice interview skills, build your resume, get familiar with the Microsoft/Google product suites, and explore career pathways. Plus, earn a stipend all at the same time!
Pivotal and Cisco Networking Event
Come and gain valuable insight into Cisco's diversity efforts and how you can contribute at this leading Bay Area tech company! A segment on career readiness and resume preparation will also be offered. Open to Post-Secondary Pivotal scholars.
Resume Drop-In Workshops
Come drop-in, get some assistance with your resume and ensure it is ready for job applications! You are able to drop in at any time during this window, please ensure you register to get the direct Zoom URL.
The Pivotal Experience
Did coronavirus steal your internship? This opportunity is designed to advance your career exploration and readiness. Join us for a four week series of workshops and generative conversations culminating with an informational interview with someone who works in the field that interests you!