STEAM Externship
June – July 2025
2025 STEAM Summer Externship
We are seeking high school juniors and seniors (ages 16-18) for the Kern UCLA Future Educators Pathway Program STEAM Summer Externship, a hands-on learning experience designed to introduce students to STEAM education and workplace readiness. This externship provides practical exposure to the education field and serves as a stepping stone for students interested in future opportunities within the KCSOS STEAM Yard program.
What Is the STEAM Program?
This summer program gives high school students hands-on experience in education and STEAM field while earning free UCLA college credit.
Students will:
- Work in real-world STEAM education environments
- Enroll in a free UCLA School of Education course (Education 10)
- Learn from and work alongside education professionals
- Build leadership and job skills for future success
Program Details (Summer 2025)
Who Can Join:
High school juniors and seniors (ages 16–18) from participating schools enrolled in the UCLA Education 10 Summer Session course
Where Will You Learn?
Students will rotate through leading STEAM education sites:
- STEAM Yard located at the new KCSOS’s Learning Center, 2020 K. St.
- CALM (California Living Museum)
- Buena Vista Museum
- Kern County Museum
What Will You Do?
- Shadow STEAM educators and mentors
- Assist with classroom/lab setup and activities
- Opportunities to observe learning sessions for youth
- Practice teamwork, communication, and leadership
- Support students in your community
How Do I Apply?
DUE MAY 2, 2025
View the STEAM Externship program flyer below and Scan the QR code or visit bit.ly/STEAMCCP25 to submit your application for the program.
For any questions about the application process, please contact the Program Coordinator, Alexia Macahilas (macahilas@gseis.ucla.edu), or the Program Director/Instructor, Dr. Christine Shen (cshen@g.ucla.edu).