Recently, we celebrated a milestone we’re incredibly proud of—the graduation of Sharefest’s pilot Career Technical Education Welding Program cohort.
A huge thank you to AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles The Boeing Company & Dynamic Education for helping make this opportunity possible and for investing in real pathways to opportunity for our students.
Over 18 weeks, this cohort completed hands-on welding training, earned industry-recognized certifications, and took meaningful steps toward careers in the skilled trades.
For continuation high school students, access to opportunities like this can be transformational. Through Sharefest’s CTE program, students gain not only technical training, but also career readiness skills like communication, interviewing, workplace confidence, and professional development—because success in the workforce requires both skill and preparation.
And the pathway doesn’t stop at graduation. During the celebration, students connected directly with employment partners — including the Western states Union carpenter — to learn about immediate job opportunities, apprenticeships, and next steps into the trades.
This is what it looks like when education connects directly to workforce opportunity.
Congratulations to this incredible cohort—we’re proud of all you’ve accomplished and excited for what’s ahead.
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05/06/2026
Leadership, service, and community define the Los Angeles Lakers legacy—and as the team makes its playoff push, that legacy is on full display. It’s an exciting moment for the city and a reminder of what sustained excellence, discipline, and belief can build.
Those same values drive Sharefest’s work preparing young people for life beyond high school.
Over the years, that connection has come to life through our community—most visibly at our annual gala, where leaders who embody these values help advance our mission:
* Honoring NBA legend Jerry West with the Bill Sharman Humanitarian Award, with Lakers leaders and legends including John Ireland, Mychal Thompson, Keith Erickson, and Gary Vitti helping make the evening memorable
* Recognizing Stu Lantz with the Bill Sharman Humanitarian Award, with James Worthy helping celebrate the occasion
* The leadership and advocacy of Joyce Sharman, whose long-standing connection to Sharefest helped bring these special moments to life
* A deep, ongoing relationship with the Lakers Youth Foundation—connecting Lakers leadership and legacy with the young people we serve
This is the work that doesn’t quit: we prioritize relationships first—because that’s what drives real, lasting results. That shared commitment continues to guide our work—and through our partnership with the NBA Foundation, we’re expanding access to career pathways and economic opportunity for the next generation.
James Worthy
05/02/2026
Really grateful for our long-standing partnership with Balfour Beatty US.
Their team showed up across three campuses today and did the heavy lifting—bringing time, effort, and care into each space. It means a lot to have partners who consistently invest in the communities we serve and help to make our mission possible.
And a big thank you to all of the partners, subcontractors, school leaders, and districts who helped make today possible.
We’ll share more soon—video recap coming.
04/30/2026
What happens when potential finally meets opportunity?
It looks like a student finding their path.
It looks like confidence where there wasn’t any before.
✨ It looks like a hidden gem.
Join us October 24, 2026 for Sharefest’s 23rd Annual Hidden Gems Gala—a night dedicated to the students we serve and the moments that change what’s possible.
More details coming soon.
04/29/2026
Some partnerships don’t just support the work—they help sustain it.
Since the early days of our work in Wilmington, California Sulphur Company has been a steady, committed partner—supporting Sharefest’s Career Connections work with consistent investment and belief in what’s possible for the students we serve.
This week, Chad Mayer had the chance to reconnect with Jeff Diller—who continues to champion the work, not just through support, but by helping open doors and bring others into the mission.
That’s what real partnership looks like:�A long-term commitment.�A shared belief in the work.�And a willingness to grow the impact together.
Grateful for partners like Cal Sulphur who continue to show up—and help create real pathways forward.
Melanie Lundquist’s recent conversation on The Homeboy Way podcast offers a thoughtful look at the values that guide her philanthropy.
Celebrating Melanie and Richard Lundquist as they receive the Kinship Award from Homeboy Industries at tomorrow evening’s Lo Máximo Awards.
Their belief in people has created real opportunity for so many—including the students we serve at Sharefest.
Grateful to celebrate them both. 🤍
04/22/2026
Happy Earth Day! 🌱 Today is a reminder that the environments we create shape what’s possible.
We’re grateful for our partners who bring new life to our campuses and communities—showing up in ways that leave a lasting mark on our schools, our neighborhoods, and the students we serve.
We appreciate you.
As the sun rose on Easter morning at Green Hills LA, our team had the privilege of sharing a glimpse into the work happening through Sharefest.
We talk a lot about belief—but for many of the young people we serve, it’s a daily decision.
The courage to see beyond their circumstances.
The determination to imagine something more.
When mentors, educators, and community show up, that belief turns into real opportunity.
We’re grateful to Green Hills Memorial Park—and to everyone who showed up, gave generously, and made this moment possible.
Thank you for being part of the story.
Opportunity doesn’t look the same for every student—but with the right support, it can lead somewhere powerful.
Through hands-on learning and career exploration, Sharefest students are building real pathways forward.
Thank you to Columbia Bank for investing in what’s possible.
03/25/2026
We’re proud to welcome Monica Amalfitano to the Sharefest Board of Directors.
At Sharefest, we walk alongside students who are often overlooked—young people working to build something better for themselves, even when the odds aren’t in their favor.
Monica shared something that resonates deeply with our work:
“Throughout my career, I’ve believed in rooting for the underdog and helping create pathways for young people who may not otherwise have access to the guidance and opportunities that can change the trajectory of their lives.”
That mindset is at the heart of everything we do.
We’re grateful for her leadership and her commitment to expanding opportunity for the young people we serve.
Welcome to the board, Monica.
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