Dear Oakland Promise Community,
The month of May is traditionally known to be a very busy and significant time for many in the academic space. Whether it is gearing up for finals, preparing to walk the stage at graduation, or planning for future next steps, we know there is a lot going on and much to be excited about.
However, we also want to call to mind that May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, as well as Mental Health Awareness Month. In recognition of this, we want to dedicate this month’s newsletter to lifting up stories and raising awareness.
We want to take time to uplift our AAPI Community and raise awareness of the history behind AAPI Heritage Month. We also want to be able to create a space for those within our greater OP community to talk and share freely about mental health, and ensure that awareness of support and resources are widely known.
Please take time to learn and engage from some of the articles and resources shared in this month’s newsletter.
In community,
OP College Access and Completion Team
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College Access and Completion Career Week Events
Last week we wrapped a week long of events for our CACC Career Week. We kicked off the week with an Internship Infosession with our partner WindRiver where Scholars learned more about their Computer Science and Engineering internships. We then had representatives from the UC Davis Medical Center discuss the path to medical school and how to best prepare for it. We closed our Career Week with a Career Panel of professionals from the fields of medicine, tech, and business. The panelists provided us with great insight into their careers and how to find the right career for you.
Weren't able to attend? Check out our recordings the UC Davis Med Center Infosession and for our Career Panel.
Join us for a weekend of celebration with the Oakland Promise Scholarship Award Ceremony! RSVP and learn how to volunteer below:
We're proud to announce our 2022 OP Award Ceremony is just around the corner on May 20, 2022! We will be welcoming and celebrating our incoming Class of 2022 Scholars! Hear from engaging speakers, and enjoy the
celebration with our community. Due to limited seating, we are offering a LIVE broadcast of the event for our community to show its support!
Join us on zoom to celebrate the new 2022 Scholars! Save your virtual seat
and RSVP today:
Oakland Promise is looking for volunteers to help welcome our Class of 2022 Scholars into the OP Community! If you would like to play a role in celebrating our new class of Scholars, please consider signing up to volunteer at our upcoming Award Ceremony on Friday, May 20th!!Training, meals and other FUN SURPRISES will be available to volunteers! Please visit this link or scan the QR code to view our open volunteer roles and sign up!
Check out the resources below to learn how to celebrate AAPI Heritage month in the Bay Area!
Check out APASF's website to learn more about the history of AAPI Heritage month and events going on in the area
The Center for Asian American Media (CAAM) is celebrating 40 years! Join the 40th Annual CAAMFest from May 12-22 in SF or virutally!
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In community,
The College Access and Completion Team