REACH Foundation Leadership Intern Program (RFLIP)

 I would like to express my gratitude for this experience. I have learned an abundance and gained significant confidence in my public speaking abilities. The REACH Internship Training provided me invaluable experiences and I appreciate all the effort put into orchestrating and running this program. The feedback provided by students and Ms. Gisele was invaluable. From their insightful suggestions, it greatly contributed to my growing confidence in public speaking. I appreciated their kind but constructive feedback and allowed me to identify my areas of improvement.

I enjoyed how interactive and inclusive the training was, as well as the content that was taught. Each training session allowed everyone to talk and share their ideas, which introduced me to many things I was unaware of before. I also learned a lot about how to communicate effectively, marketing strategies, and project management.

I appreciated that there were students from many different schools and that the training allowed me to try new things. I really loved the Learning Lab and being in the internship opens up new opportunities that are amazing to experience. Ms. Gisele is also super nice and kind and provides constructive feedback that I would have never noticed.

I’ve been with REACH since 2021 after I took the first CWC class online. This was the covid summer, right before I returned to 8th grade in person at Kraemer Middle School. After having been stuck at home during the pandemic, I felt disconnected from others and felt unconfident in my social skills. In CWC, I found the courage to take initiative by volunteering as secretary during the first session, which, I can say with confidence, changed my life. I was empowered to take on the Director role and to give multiple speeches, which bolstered my public speaking skills. Still, REACH continues to inspire me to pursue what I am passionate about and return the same to my community, allowing me to find my lane and explore new ones.

As a student of FLL Challenge for 2 years, I can confidently say that this is one of the best programs that I have ever been to. Your team of 6 to 10 students will work on a Robot Game, an Innovation Project, a presentation on how you came up with your Robot Design, and following the 6 core values, which include Teamwork and Innovation. 

You’ll have 2 hour meetings every week for 10 weeks, and then compete with other teams in Southern California! 

Whether you choose Discovery, Explore, or Challenge, FLL is a great program that I believe every child should have access to. Without FLL, I may have never become the REACH ambassador that I am now.

As President of the Internship Program, I am one of 109 high school students who has benefited and found my passions through REACH. Being an intern doesn’t just mean we’re shadowing adults – I’ve had immersive experiences leading my own initiatives where I can apply my knowledge to real-world challenges, gain experiences in professional settings, and develop integral skills pertinent to any career field.

I started as a Sophomore, inexperienced, anxious, and still unknowing of what I wanted to pursue as a career. I lead the Experimental Design Program, a STEM class for elementary students, allowing them to explore basic chemistry and physics concepts. I’ve worked with  students for four years now, and seeing their growth not just as students, but individuals, has been overwhelmingly gratifying.