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Sharefest

Sharefest gives youth the skills, support, and connections they need to achieve economic success.

09/29/2026

💎 Every young person has potential and deserves opportunity.

Sharefest’s 23rd Annual Hidden Gems Gala will be a celebration of the 600+ youth we serve every year, and the community leaders who provide mentorship, real-world experience, and career pathways that help these students build brighter futures.

Presented by Marathon Petroleum Corporation Los Angeles Refinery and honoring Luminary Award recipient Moises Figueroa from SA Recycling, this memorable event will include inspiring stories from some of our Sharefest graduates - including Jairo, our Alumni Speaker, who overcame many obstacles to develop his career and support his family.

Help us create the next success story. Join us at Torrance Marriott Redondo Beach on October 24, at 5:30pm. Buy your tickets today at sharefestgala.org.

09/22/2026

⛳ Sharefest students were shining at the 55th Annual Greater Los Angeles SIOR Golf Tournament!

Realtors from around the L.A. area gathered at this year's event to play golf, compete for a $100,000 hole-in-one challenge, and raise money for local charities. Sharefest's team, including 11 of our Student Ambassadors, were guests at the hole-in-one location and got a unique opportunity to network and discuss their career goals with local industry leaders.

Sharefest alum Jairo, who will share his own inspiring story at our Hidden Gems gala on October 24, was featured at the awards dinner following the tournament and represented Sharefest as we were given a $10,000 check from Greater Los Angeles Chapter SIOR. This money will go toward our youth development programs and help lay the groundwork for more student success stories.

We're so grateful for SIOR's ongoing support of continuation high school students and recent graduates who are working toward a brighter future. Congratulations on another successful event!

📷: Allen Altchech Photography

09/09/2026

✨ Inspiring stories. Life-changing impact. One unforgettable night. ✨

Join us for our 23rd Annual Hidden Gems Gala, presented by Marathon Petroleum Corporation Los Angeles Refinery, honoring the resilience of young people overcoming obstacles to unlock their potential — and the generosity of community leaders who showed them the way.

With live and virtual auctions, dinner, dancing and entertainment — plus memorable stories from Sharefest’s Alumni Speaker Jairo and Luminary Award recipient Moises Figueroa from SA Recycling — this will definitely be a night to celebrate.

Thanks so much for another year of supporting our mission to help continuation high school students and recent graduates find success and build the futures they deserve.

Celebrate with us at Torrance Marriott Redondo Beach on October 24, at 5:30pm. Buy your tickets today at sharefestgala.org.

08/21/2026

At Sharefest, we believe investing in young people also means investing in the places where they learn and grow.

This summer, we teamed up with Marathon Petroleum Corporation Los Angeles Refinery for multiple service projects at schools across the South Bay area.

One took place with Marathon’s Technicians Department at Broad Ave Elementary School in Wilmington, and another with their Summer Youth Program at Catskill Avenue Elementary School in City of Carson, CA.

Projects like these are about more than just painting murals and planting gardens — they’re about strengthening the neighborhoods where people live and work. They also fund Sharefest’s mission to help continuation high school students and recent graduates overcome obstacles and achieve economic success.

Marathon employees got the chance to show gratitude to the cities of Carson and Wilmington, local students gained a colorful learning environment, and Summer Youth Program participants got a sense of community service and potential career opportunities for the future.

Many thanks to Marathon and their friends and family for helping Sharefest bring communities together.

07/17/2026

For continuation high school students, a learning environment full of life and color can make all the difference.

That's exactly what students at Angels Gate High in San Pedro will have next semester, thanks to Rich Development Enterprises in partnership with Sharefest.

Volunteers recently gathered at the school to paint a large lighthouse-themed mural, plant flowers and native plants in the raised garden beds, and do a general cleanup of the grounds — and they were always quick to offer a smile and a helping hand.

As loyal supporters of Sharefest's mission to help continuation high school students gain economic mobility, Rich Development has worked with us on numerous service days at local schools. It's a testament to the company's deep roots in San Pedro, and its ethos of cultivating personal relationships and giving back to the community they call home.

Los Angeles Unified School District

07/14/2026

Four weeks down, two to go for our 2026 Summer Internship Program!

With graduation and potential career opportunities just around the corner for Sharefest’s interns, here are just a few of the remarkable experiences they have shared so far:

🎓 A field trip to El Camino College in Torrance, where they got an up close and personal look at the school’s Career Technical Education facilities including automotive technology and repair, welding, architecture, game development and cosmetology, as well as hands-on training programs, financial aid resources, job search support and much more.

🪜 Guest speakers from Cedars-Sinai's 11-week LADDERS internship — including TIS Construction Services CEO Farrel Stevins, PNG Builders Vice President David Pulley, and former Sharefest interns Priscilla and Jairo — who highlighted the exciting careers available in construction, engineering, architecture and design fields.

⛵ A harbor tour on board the Exy Johnson with the Los Angeles Maritime Institute - LAMI, where interns helped raise sails, climbed the rigging, studied navigation and learned about jobs in the maritime industry and the Port of Los Angeles.

Experiences like these show young people the future achievements they could reach and the specific steps they can take to get there — and it’s all made possible by the ongoing support of our industry partners and community leaders. Let’s keep that momentum going for the next two weeks!

07/07/2026

When exploring potential career paths, it’s best to go right to the source.

Our summer interns got the chance to meet and network with Sharefest industry partners during our recent Partner Panel, allowing them to ask meaningful questions about career options and industry expectations from top local employers.

The valuable insights and advice they gained — including how to land an interview, what’s expected of them in the workplace, and even how a handshake can make a strong first impression — will give them a big advantage as they venture into the workforce.

Many thanks to our featured speakers, including The Home Depot's National Account Manager Michelle Link; Kaiser Permanente Administration Specialist Kayla Jefferson; Malaga Bank First Vice President and Business Development Manager Julia Parton; Western States Regional Council of Carpenters union member Wesley Crunk; and Gaetano's Restaurant owner Vince Guiliano, who also provided a delicious pizza lunch from Piccini Italian Takeout.

07/02/2026

This spring, something remarkable happened.

Students earned certifications. New career pathways opened. One graduate even landed a job before the program was complete.

There's so much more to the story.

🎥 Watch our Spring Impact Video to see what's possible when potential meets opportunity. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Bz5_NWje2A

06/18/2026

🌱 Community is built when people invest in the places they call home.

Recently, employees from Watson Land Company joined Sharefest and City of Carson, CA Parks & Recreation teams for a day of service at Del Amo Park, helping plant, landscape, and paint in a space that means so much to local residents.

For many volunteers, this park is more than just a project site—it’s part of their community, where families gather and neighbors connect. Together, we’re helping create spaces that foster connection, belonging, and opportunity for local residents.

We’re grateful to Watson Land Company for their continued partnership and commitment to giving back. Service projects like these not only create immediate community impact—they also help support Sharefest’s mission of creating pathways to education, employment, and economic mobility for continuation high school youth across Los Angeles County.

06/15/2026

Sharefest’s 2026 Summer Internship is officially underway!

Over the next six weeks, 26 continuation high school youth from across Los Angeles will gather at the Lundquist Youth Leadership Center to build skills, gain real-world experience, and explore pathways to education and employment.

The journey kicked off with introductions, team-building, and a marshmallow-and-pasta challenge that put collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving to the test.

Now, our interns are ready to explore career opportunities, strengthen their professional skills, and build relationships that can open doors long after the program ends.

Thank you to our partners and supporters for making this transformative program possible and helping create pathways to opportunity for the next generation.

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Los Angeles, CA
90731

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Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

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