Mentors: David and Laura Student: Brenden McSweeny, Class of 2025 Brenden McSweeny from the Class of 2025 has an internship at Empire Mine Historic Park. Empire Mine is the site of one of the oldest, deepest, and richest gold mines in California. In operation for more than 100 years, the mine extracted 5.8 million ounces […]
Mentor: Cori Ove Student: Jamie Thomas Rose — Class of 2022 Jamie Thomas Rose, Class of 2022, is interning at Bright Futures for Youth. Bright Futures for Youth is a community-focused nonprofit organization committed to addressing the ever-changing needs of youth, from sixth-graders to those in their mid-20s, in Nevada County. Bright Futures for Youth,
Mentor: Laura Parker Student: Trent Felty — Class of 2023 Trent Felty, Bitney Prep Class of 2023, is interning at Solstice, a thrift and costume shop in Nevada City. Solstice is a clothing and costume shop for all genders that offers new and resale items that are both unique and of good quality. They have
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Mentor: Patti Howard, NCSA Student: Louie Jacobson Louie Jacobson of the Class of 2021 has an internship at Nevada City School of the Arts working with Patti Howard, the speech and language specialist, as a mentor. Louie loves working with kids and helping Patti plan things out and set up lessons for the day. Louie
Mentor: Lenka Vodicka, Lenkaland Photography Student: Aidan Brancroft Aidan Brancroft from the Class of 2021 is interning at Lenkaland Photography with his mentor Lenka Vodicka. Lenkaland Photography is a professional company that photographs weddings, events, and families. They make art, celebrate life, and connect with families. Through Lenka’s mentorship, Aidan is learning to document the
Mentor: Rachel Tucker, Grass Valley Library Royce Branch Student: Dominic Husak Dominic Husak from the Class of 2023 has an internship at the Grass Valley Library Royce Branch working in the children’s section with his mentor Rachel Tucker. The Grass Valley Library – Royce Branch is a wonderfully historic Carnegie library listed in the National
Mentor: Nate Voelz Students: Brian Schlater, Class of 2022 Brian from Biney Prep’s Class of 2022 has the internship of his dreams! He gets to spend the whole day with furry fools at Empire Kennels in Grass Valley. Not only does Brian get to feed, pet, play with, and groom all the floofs, he is
Mentor: Melisa Mistler, M3 Mall Student: Elaine Herman Elaine Herman from the Class of 2022 is interning at the M3 Mall. Her mentor is makeup artist and certified TLS coach Melisa Mistler. M3 Mall is your one-stop-shop for Bridal, Beauty, Wellness, Weight Loss, Fundraising, Volunteering, and more. Under Melisa Mistler’s kind and guiding mentoring hand,
Mentor: Judicael Vales, Sacred Skulls Tattoo Studio and Gallery Student: Castiel Frost Castiel Frost from the Class of 2020 has just started an internship at Sacred Skulls Tattoo Studio and Gallery in Nevada City under the mentorship of shop owner Judicael Vales. Originally from France, Judicael’s tattoo experience spans over 15 years, studying in India
