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Our role and responsibility is to grow, enhance and strengthen our present programs and to reach out to the greater Los Angeles community to build partnerships before and after school.

Boys & Girls Clubs of America is the nation's premier youth development organization. Our programs, training and services impact nearly 4 million children and teens every year. We hire employees that are recognized as leaders in their field with a passion for improving young lives. We have strong values, embrace diversity and offer great benefits to allow our employees to maintain work/life balance. The Boys & Girls Club Movement includes more than 1,140 independent organizations and the national organization, Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Autonomous local organizations serve youth and communities in more than 4,100 Club locations with 56,000 adult professional staff, as well as program volunteers and board members. Our Mission To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Our Values Integrity Collaboration Accountability Respect Excellence For 155 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of America (GreatFutures.org) has enabled young people most in need to achieve great futures as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Clubs are located in cities, towns, public housing and on Native lands throughout the country, and serve military families in BGCA-affiliated Youth Centers on U.S. military installations worldwide. Priority programs emphasize academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles. Boys & Girls Clubs of America | National Headquarters | 1275 Peachtree St NE. Atlanta, GA 30309 Regional Offices | Richardson, Texas; Schaumburg, Illinois; Washington DC; and Los Angeles, California.

Commit to Excellence, Engage in Community The College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology (ECST) at California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA), is ranked #8 by US News & World Report among public engineering schools granting BS and MS degrees. Our engineering and computer science programs (accredited by ABET), our industrial technology program (accredited by ATMAE), Fire Protection Administration, Graphics Communication, and Aviation Administration programs prepare the next generation of technical professionals for Los Angeles and beyond. Our industry-sponsored senior project program connects our students with industry and public agencies and provides real-world, hands-on experiences for students so they hit the ground running after graduation. Our summer transition program (STEP), prepares entering freshmen to start their college career successfully. Our winning student competition teams keep students on their toes, designing, building, presenting and defending their designs – and make them ready for careers. Check us out at http://www.calstatela.edu/ecst ECST offers the following degree programs: http://www.calstatela.edu/ecst/graduateprogram BS, MS Civil Engineering BS, MS Electrical Engineering BS, MS Mechanical Engineering BS, MS Computer Science B.S. Aviation Administration B.S. Graphic Communications B.S. Fire Protection Administration B.S. Industrial Technology M.A. Industrial and Technical Studies M.S. Industrial Management M.S. Materials Science and Engineering