July 20, 2024 | Chingona Community: Third Annual Youth Day
On July 20, 2024, the Chingona Community held its third annual Youth Day in partnership with the Boys and Girls Club in Uptown Whittier. We extend a huge thank you to Director Oscar Hernandez for supporting our tradition of giving back to the youth.
This year’s event featured 25 exhibitor booths offering valuable resources on job placement, workforce development, trade schools, and colleges. The booths included representatives from Cerritos College, LA Trade Tech, and scholarship opportunities provided by the ELLA Foundation. Financial institutions like Chase Bank, along with utilities such as SoCalGas, SCE, and San Gabriel Valley Water, were present to network with attendees.
A special thanks to Einstein and Noah Corporation for donating bagels for breakfast and to the first 100 attendees who received gift bags.
The day also included four panel breakout sessions: a Coaches Corner with El Rancho High School and St. Paul High School, a STEM Panel, a Career Exploration Panel featuring industry leaders like Jamila Daniel of Starz and Connie Quiñones, Supervising Judge at Compton Courthouse, and a Music Panel with entertainment figures like Bel Hernandez of Latin Heat Magazine, Karina Castillo of Courtyard Entertainment, and Lizza Monet Morales of TECLA. Additionally, a Mock Interview Session and a surprise visit from inspirational youth comedian Ernie G rounded out the event.
It was a day full of inspiration, learning, and community support. Thank you to everyone who participated and made this Youth Day a success!