ABOUT SHAREFEST
OUR MISSION
Sharefest gives youth facing significant barriers the skills, support, and connections they need to achieve economic success.
OUR VISION
Los Angeles youth will no longer be limited by barriers to economic mobility.
OUR
VALUES
BUILD
BELONGING
We create space for all to discover community and become part of something bigger than themselves.
CREATE
COLLABORATION
We invite individuals from all communities to join together, share their experiences and use their talents as we build a better future.
ELEVATE
ALL
We bring our best to the table and consistently seek opportunities to grow ourselves, bring out the best in others and lift up our communities.
DEMONSTRATE
HUMILITY
We learn from each other first, admit our faults, ask for help and elevate others as we uncover pathways to growth.
OUR MISSION
Sharefest gives youth facing significant barriers the skills, support, and connections they need to achieve economic success.
OUR VISION
Los Angeles youth will no longer be limited by barriers to economic mobility.
OUR VALUES
BUILD
BELONGING
We create space for all to discover community and become part of something bigger than themselves.
CREATE
COLLABORATION
We invite individuals from all communities to join together, share their experiences and use their talents as we build a better future.
ELEVATE
ALL
We bring our best to the table and consistently seek opportunities to grow ourselves, bring out the best in others and lift up our communities.
DEMONSTRATE
HUMILITY
We learn from each other first, admit our faults, ask for help and elevate others as we uncover pathways to growth.
HERE’S HOW WE DO IT
Work in local schools with students on the fringe of the education system who face significant barriers
Provide accelerated courses and specialized career plans to support student success and prepare them for their future
Deliver ongoing mentoring, educational support, and case management
Initiate opportunities for students to build their networks and explore multiple pathways to success
Guide, support and resource students after high school on their journey to the workforce or college
Create connections directly to the workforce through industry partners and local trade organizations
OUTCOME GOALS FOR OUR YOUTH
ACTIVATE
RESILIENCE
The youth we work with are survivors. They have persisted through challenges some of us would never dream possible. It is our job to help them uncover their resilience and channel it into their college and career goals.
INCREASE SOCIAL
CAPITAL
Social capital is a web of relationships that has economic benefits. Unfortunately, it has not been evenly distributed among people and groups. But our research shows it is one of the most powerful factors in determining economic mobility.
REDUCE COLLEGE &
CAREER BARRIERS
Sharefest works to develop clear individualized plans toward a post-secondary or career goal, high school graduation, and enrollment in trade school or college. Guide, mentor and resource students after high school on their journey to the workforce or college.
“Sharefest gives our students hope, focus, and the motivation to reach for the stars. Sharefest is a game changer.”
Victorio Gutierrez, Simon Rodia Continuation High School Principal
OUR IMPACT
OUR TEAM
OUR MODEL
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