This year’s MADE Work Experience Program is off and running.  Today the Bayha Group visited the Southern California Gas Company’s facility in Downey, CA where the final set of student/employer interview sessions was being held.  It was quite a sight to see; students were dressed to impress and the location was absolutely amazing.

Downey Unified students participated in what will be the first steps towards an eye opening summer.  By now, they have completed mock interviews, group sessions at school, built resumes, and are now ready to begin the next two months in a professional setting.  We spoke with students who are matched with employers such as ASPIRE (a local after-school program for youth), the YMCA, law offices, and also a security firm that is operated nationwide, among others.

This program has opened up the door for students by giving them a look into the future and what it means to be a professional.  Needless to say, we are looking forward to hearing more about their upcoming experiences once the program culminates.