C5 Los Angeles

Thank you to the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation for hosting our leaders at Dodger Stadium for a comprehensive college access workshop facilitated by students from the USC Rossier School of Education. In addition to learning from the Trojans about the college process, they ate Dodger Dogs in the stadium club and were given Dodgers caps. The LADF has been an important partner of C5LA for many years and we appreciate their support and resources. Go Dodgers! #C5LA #Dodger #AlwaysLA #USC #LADF

Our leaders enjoyed Camp Session 1 at YMCA Camp Oakes! We are excited for our leaders to challenge themselves, build new skills, and have fun! Camp is a great place to build new bonds and step out of your comfort zone! We cannot wait to see our leaders grow and create lifelong memories! #C5LA #challengeready #YMCACampOakes #leaders #Summercamp

C5LA has grown tremendously over the last 10 years under Joseph Collins leadership. We added a summer experience, expanded programming to alumni, created Career programming, created our scholarship endowment, purchased our headquarters, and so much more. Let's thank and congratulate Joseph! #C5LosAngeles #10Years #Leadership

Rhiann, our Career Success Program Director, attended the NACE Conference in Phoenix, Arizona. NACE (National Association of Colleges and Employers) is a national professional organization that brings together higher education career services professionals, hiring managers, and vendors from career development resources and platforms. Rhiann had the opportunity to attend several workshops and informational sessions around the use of data, AI, employment trends, skills that hiring managers are looking for in candidates, and the value of internship programs for early career professionals. #C5LA #Careerfocused #NACEConference #ChallengeReady

This is how our summer staff prepared to take on the summer! We started with First Aid/CPR training, facilitated by American Red Cross. Staff learned how to give effective CPR use an AED, and more. Staff also came together for a 2-day session where we talked about C5 culture, Leveling Up, and many more topics to get us ready for this summer. One highlight of the day was learning new energizers from our City Year mentors! On Day 2 we had an amazing presentation on Mental Health from our new friends over at Optimist Youth Homes and Family Services We are excited to continue having a great summer with our Leaders! #C5LA #Challengeready #AmericanRedCross #Mentors

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C5 Leaders were able to learn about Takeda Pharmaceuticals during an Executive Leadership Lunch hosted by C5 alum Nigel Fernandez. Takeda is a patient - focused pharmaceutical company that uses global research and development to bring life changing treatments for individuals all over the world. During this ELL, Leaders got the chance to learn about Takeda's company programs like their employee resources groups, internship programs, and various careers in manufacturing, supply chain, and lab research. They also got the opportunity to connect with Takeda colleagues one - on - one during a speed dating panel, and wrapped the day with a tour of their production facilities. Early career exposure is crucial for our Leaders as it helps them understand various career paths and build valuable connections in their fields of interest. To learn more about or host an ELL, visit www.c5la.org #C5LA #Networking #Leaders #commitedtoabetterfuture #Takeda

Congratulations to the class of 2024! Graduation is always a day of cherished moments and culmination. As our Leaders say goodbye to this remarkable chapter, we’re excited to welcome them to the next C5 journey as part of our alumni community. A heartfelt thank you to our incredible Leaders, supportive parents, board members, volunteers and dedicated staff for making this day truly memorable. Together, we've created a foundation for success, and we can't wait to witness the extraordinary achievements yet to come! #C5LA #Classof2024 #Graduation #Leaders

C5 staff attended the 2024 City Year Spring Break event at SoFi Stadium. Founded in 1988, City Year is an education-focused national nonprofit organization that works for educational equity and commits to providing students across Los Angeles public schools with resources and mentors. We are proud to be in partnership with CityYear LA. Together this year we launched the College and Graduate Access Program where C5 guides AmeriCorp members through the graduate and undergraduate application process. #C5LA #CityYear #Leaders

2024 Big and Little Event! Welcoming the newest members of our C5LA family, the class of 2028, with open arms and big smiles! Our incredible Bigs led the way with a morning hike, gearing up for an epic summer trek ahead. From vibrant posters to heart-to-heart chats, our Leaders set the stage for an unforgettable bond between Bigs and Littles. Camp games, laughter, and wisdom-sharing made this day truly special. Here's to new friendships and endless adventures ahead! #C5LAFamily #Classof2027 #Classof2028 #BigandLittleBonding #Community #C5LA #Leaders