Bringing the Future to El Nido’s Students!

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Inspiring the next generation with hands-on technology, innovation, and career exploration.

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Why We’re Partnering with El Nido

El Nido Elementary is at the heart of a rural community filled with talented, curious students. However, many of these students don’t often see pathways into technology and innovation. We’re here to change that.

Through Make the Future, we’re not just teaching about technology, we’re showing students they belong in these careers. Whether it’s coding, robotics, design, or AI, we want every student to see themselves as future creators, innovators, and problem-solvers.

This partnership is about empowerment, inspiration, and access, ensuring that El Nido’s students can dream big and take steps toward a future filled with possibility.

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About El Nido Elementary School

El Nido Elementary is dedicated to growing visionary leaders, students who are challenged, inspired, and empowered to shape their own futures. Their mission to prepare students for leadership and success aligns perfectly with yüda’s goal of making technology and innovation accessible to all.

Together, we’re creating opportunities for students to see themselves in tech careers, breaking barriers, and ensuring every child has the tools to dream big and achieve more.

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What’s Happening at Make the Future?

A 4-hour interactive experience designed to spark curiosity and excitement, featuring:

  • Hands-on Tech Workshops – Dive into coding, robotics, and creative problem-solving.

  • Career Panels – Meet real professionals from diverse tech fields and hear their stories.

  • Bilingual Parent Session – Helping families support their children's future in tech.

  • Inspiring Discussions – Students will explore careers they may never have considered before!

An experience that opens doors to new possibilities.

Meet the Speakers & Industry Experts

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    Lourdes Ovando

    Data Analyst

  • Smiling person wearing glasses and a blue shirt with colorful tie

    Rudy Escobar

    STEM and Computer Science Coordinator

    Stanislaus County Office of Education

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    Jonathan Oribello

    Software Engineer in Test

    10x Genomics

  • Smiling woman in red dress and white vest with jewelry and smartwatch, standing indoors.

    Josefina E Madrigal

    CEO

    Your JEM Life

  • Man in glasses wearing a black shirt and cap with a red logo, standing outdoors in front of green foliage.

    Daniel Jovan Pulido

    President

    Merced United

  • Woman in a green top holding a basketball against a pink background.

    Savannah Williams

    Entrepreneur

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    Saul Reyes

    Automation Engineer and Advocate

    Community Water Center

  • Smiling woman sitting on a red chair, wearing a blue dress and a colorful knitted shawl. Background features a wall made of computer parts.

    Courtney Oribello

    Data Engagement Lead

    yüda

  • A person with short hair and makeup, wearing a dark jacket with red trim and a white collared shirt, smiling and looking at the camera.

    Karlha Arias

    CO-FOUNDER

    yüda

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    Daisy Mayorga

    CO-FOUNDER

    yüda

Agenda

9:00 AM – Welcome & Opening Remarks

Speakers: Karlha & Ishmael

  • Who is yüda and why we’re partnering with El Nido

  • Thank you to our amazing speakers

9:15 AM – Event Overview: How It Works

Speakers: Karlha & Rudy

  • What students will experience

  • What parents will learn

9:30 AM – Breakout Sessions Begin

  • Students: Career Panel – "Jobs in Technology & Innovation" (Jonathan, Lourdes, Saul)

  • Parents: "The Future of Education" – Spanish session on preparing students for the tech-driven world (Rudy/Josefina)

10:15 AM – Break

10:25 AM – AI Panels

  • Students: AI Panel – "AI and the Future" (Savannah, Jovan, Saul)

  • Parents: "AI Literacy – What Does It Mean?" – Spanish session on preparing parents for the future of AI (Karlha/Rudy - Josefina Host)

10:55 AM – Hands-on Learning Sessions (20 minute rotation for students sessions)

Each student will participate in all sessions, this means each speaker will give their session 4 different times.

  • Machine Learning with Teachable Machine – Lourdes and Savannah

  • The Future of AI - Jovan

  • Startup School - Saul

  • Innovative Fields - Jonathan

10:55 AM – Hands-on Learning Sessions

  • Parents: "Understanding AI: From Everyday Life to Helping Your Student" (Rudy/Josefina)

  • Parent Networking and questions

12:30 PM – Closing Keynote

  • Speaker: Karlha

12:45 PM – Raffle & Closing Remarks

1:00 PM – Final Q&A & Thank You and Lunch

Additional Resources

    • Location: El Nido Elementary School, 161 El Nido Road, El Nido, CA

    • Date: April 5, 2025

    • Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

    • Speaker Arrival: Please arrive by 8:00 AM

    • Network: elnidoguest

    • Password: EDUCATION

    • Each room is equipped with televisions and supports AirPlay and Android devices. For added security, please bring an adapter for your computer. El Nido also has iPads and Chromebooks available for anyone who wants to do hands-on activities.

    • Presenters will be located in rooms directly across from the cafeteria.

    • Lunch will be provided by El Nido.