The event took place on the 50th floor of Capital Group's downtown Los Angeles office. Students paired with "CAP Buddies" to explore finance, enhance professional skills, and engage in career-focused workshops."I learned how to write a resume that can help me get into a college and a career." – Zurisadai, 11th grade student
Two important ideas that I learned were that you have to think critically when investing and have patience." – Joaquin, 8th grade student
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“I loved learning about the different types of careers and meeting the associates from different backgrounds and college majors.” – Anonymous
Exposing our students to diverse professional environments at institutions like Capital Group is incredibly valuable. By stepping into the corporate world and interacting with professionals, our students expand their perspectives and gain a deeper understanding of the skills and knowledge required to succeed in various career paths.
“I think students need more events like this. This was so interesting, and I love what I learned today.” – Kai, 11th grade, University Prep Value
These experiences open our students' eyes to a world of possibilities they might not have known existed. Through hands-on learning, mentorship, and access to these professionals, helps our students clarify their own interests and aspirations. Whether they're drawn to a particular field or realize it's not for them, each experience helps shape their future path, inspiring them to pursue their dreams with newfound confidence and a clearer sense of direction.
"I'm not sure about my interest in careers in finance. I've always been interested in psychology. But I do know now that I'm interested in investing in my future." – Anonymous 11th grade student
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We deeply appreciate Uma Kommineni and the entire Capital Group team for their commitment to our students' success and for creating such a transformative experience. We also thank Value Schools Board member Jeffrey Garcia for participating in the panel discussion, and Value Schools Foundation Board member Amanda Sweeney for providing support during the planning process and visiting with students. Career Exploration events like this provide our students with unparalleled access to various career opportunities. These experiences offer valuable insights and empower our students to reach their full potential.
“Capital Group is more than just finance – it's about so much more, like media, customer satisfaction and a family-like workspace. Thank you for this honor to be part of this Career Exploration event.” – Anonymous, 11th grade student
We collect surveys from our students after each Career Exploration event. Here are the results from this event:
"My interest in careers at Capital Group increased because of today's event."
25 of 26 Strongly Agreed or Agreed, and 1 was Unsure
"Career Exploration events like this inspire me to work harder at school."
25 of 26 Strongly Agreed or Agreed, and 1 was Unsure
"The Value Schools Foundation should create more Career Exploration events like this."
22 of 26 Strongly Agreed and 4 were Unsure
"I would recommend this Career Exploration event to my friends."
23 of 26 Strongly Agreed or Agreed, and 3 were Unsure
"I want Ms. Kommineni to know…PLEASE DO MORE OF THESE—IT WAS SOOOO FUN!" – Elliot, 11th grade student
