WestCal Academy

💡The WestCal team had another great time at the Electrical Training Institute (ETI) monthly event! This time, all WestCal team members won a raffle prize...

🪛 VP of Admin., Joseph won a screwdriver set.
🧰 Program Assistant, Jesus won a wire stripper.
🧤 Dir. Of Business Development, Sterlina won gloves.
🥤 Outreach team member, Alice won a custom IBEW tumbler.

👏🏼 Thank you IBEW, for another great time where we learn about women's history and future in the construction trades. WestCal is always proud to represent careers for everyone.

🎉 The WestCal team is proud to celebrate with our WestCal students at their Millikan High graduation today! Here's to a bright future, Class of 2024! 🎓🙌🏼🙌🏽🙌🏾🙌🏿

📣 Check out our WestCal students showing off their amazing doghouse construction projects from the 96-hour WestCal Pre-Apprenticeship Program at Millikan!

🟣 One house is purple with a single slanted roof, double open entrances, and porch!

Ⓜ️ The other is decked out in Harry Potter "house" colors with a big 'M' for Millikan!

🐾 Both doghouses are equipped with light switches for the installed lighting, windows, and hinged doors.

📣 WestCal Academy®️ VP of Administration (Joseph Lopez) with WestCal Academy®️ Outreach (Ivanna Lopez) promoting and opportunities to Palos Verdes educators! 📚🛠️🌊

Members of the WestCal team had the pleasure of attending IBEW Local 11 's monthly meeting today! An event focused on uniting women in the electrical trades. Seen here is EMPOWER host Anthy Hadjimarkos, WestCal Academy VP of Administration -- Joseph P Lopez and WestCal Academy Outreach Coordinator -- Katalina Warren! ⚡

Delaine Eastin is someone I greatly love and respect. She has always been there for our students. I greatly appreciate her mentorship over the years and willingness to provide advice at a moment's notice. Her sense of humor is legendary. I love her stories from the trenches of academia. Never once did she waiver from her passion for vocational training. God bless you Delaine Eastin. We will never forget your belief that everyone must have the opportunity to achieve success.

🔁Ever hold onto something familiar, even if it's not a good thing? We are often forced to change when staying the same gets painful -- like an unfulfilling job. Do you think it's time to embrace new beginnings? 🌱☀️

🔨🏗️ Building Futures in Action! 🛠️ Check out our WestCal Pre-apprenticeship program in full swing at Millikan High School during an interactive construction lab! Can you guess what the students are building? 🤔

Don't underestimate your impact! Great things are rarely achieved solo...One leaf may not block the sun, but together, a team can create working shade. 🍃✨

Celebrate the power of teamwork!

WestCal Academy is now officially on TikTok! Follow us ! 📲✨

Break free from limiting beliefs, understand that your thoughts shape your reality. 🌎✨

Let's embrace the power of a positive can-do attitude! Are you starting a challenging journey? Remember... your mindset IS the key to your success. 🗝️✨

📣 Week 1 at the WestCal® Career Kickstarter Workshop was all about getting to know us!

📍The Workshops run each Monday and Thursdays from 2:30pm to 3:45 in room 2100 at the Innovation Incubator.

🗓️ Thursdays cover Mondays information to ensure students don't miss any info!

🌐 Virtual Zoom options are available.

WestCal Academy® acknowledges and honors the cultures of Indigenous communities, as we continue to create inclusive pathways for all through vocational exploration and apprenticeships. 🛠️🙌🏽🌎

An inspiring day with California Attorney General Rob Bonta at one of the WestCal Academy® apprenticeship training locations - NTMA Training Centers in Santa Fe Springs! "The WestCal Academy model serves an important lesson in economic justice." - Attorney General Rob Bonta 🛠️🧰⚙️

It's okay to hit the reset button and begin anew. Your journey is defined by your persistence, not your past. ⏳✨

In remembrance of September 11, 2001.

Celebrating the workforce that keeps our world running smoothly this Labor Day! 🌎⚒️🧰

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🧰 Today the WestCal® team visited the NTMA Machinist Career College in Santa Fe Springs, witnessing the journey of our WestCal® students thriving as machinist apprentices! These students began their journey with WestCal® as high school juniors and seniors from Lakewood and P**L/Poly from the Long Beach Unified School District. ⚙️

Let's embrace the beauty of this two-way journey! 🫱🏼‍🫲🏽🌎✨

Bringing Federal Career Pathways to the Dorothy F. Kirby Center! ⚖️💼🇺🇸

Let this powerful quote inspire you to keep pushing forward, even in the face of adversity. Remember, every step you take, no matter how small, brings you closer to success. So stay and stay ! 💪🏼

can be complex, but remember to embrace the nuances, appreciate diverse perspectives, and forge genuine alliances that go beyond appearances. 🫱🏼‍🫲🏽✨

Reflecting on the incredible journey of the WestCal® Pre-Apprenticeship Program at Lakewood High School and Poly Academy of Achievers and Leaders, both schools from the Long Beach Unified School District. These photos capture the highlights of the pre-apprenticeship exploration that unfolded during the course of our program. 🩺🛠️🔬

👏🏼 A special to all of the WestCal Academy® Special Program Instructors and Program Assistants!

🙌🏼 Another special thank you to the staff from that believe in and support our program!

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Happy Juneteenth! 🎉✨ On this day, we acknowledge and celebrate the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in shaping a brighter future for everyone. Let's continue to empower and uplift each other as we strive for equal opportunities and success. ✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿

Happy Father's Day to all the amazing dads who inspire us to reach new heights! Whether it's guiding us through career choices, cheering us on during challenges, or being a constant source of support. We celebrate you! 💼🌟👔

Today, Vice-President of WestCal Academy ®, Joseph P. Lopez, visited the Dorothy F. Kirby Center to illuminate students about the lucrative career pathways at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers ( ) Local 11 Electrical Training Institute in Commerce (ETI). ⚡🔋💡