CIRC YEEF first Youth Education x Public Safety x Career Pathway Event CIRC 青少年教育赋能基金会成功举办首届“青少年教育 × 公共安全 × 职业发展”主题活动

On November 19, the Youth Education & Empowerment Foundation (CIRC) successfully hosted its first event — “Education Planning · Career Pathway · Public Safety Collaboration” — at St. Paul High School. Government officials, representatives from local law enforcement, and members of the Los Angeles County Fire Department gathered together to open new pathways for youth in Southern California in the areas of public safety awareness, educational planning, and future career development.

11月19日，青少年教育赋能基金会（CIRC）在圣保罗高中成功举办首场主题活动——「教育规划 · 职业发展 · 公共安全合作」。活动汇聚多位政府官员、警局与消防局代表，与教育界及社区领袖齐聚一堂，共同为南加州青少年在公共安全意识提升、升学规划与未来职业发展等领域开启全新的合作路径与成长机遇。

左起分别是联合创始人 Kent Jiang（CIRC 副会长）、创始人兼主席王温蒂（ Wendy Wang）、联合创始人Vince Wu（CIRC 会长）

The CIRC Youth Education & Empowerment Foundation hosted its first Southern California event at St. Paul High School. Leaders from the California state government, local municipalities, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, the Los Angeles County Fire Department, and the school district’s safety system joined more than 100 students for a day of sharing and interactive activities centered on youth empowerment, public safety education, and career exploration.

This event marks the Foundation’s official launch in Southern California and opens an important window for young people to better understand societal structures and explore future career pathways.

青少年教育赋能基金会（CIRC Youth Education & Empowerment Foundation）在 St. Paul High School 举办了基金会在南加州的首场活动。来自加州州政府、地方城市、洛杉矶县警长部门、洛杉矶县消防局以及学区安全系统的多位负责人，与百余名学生齐聚一堂，围绕教育赋能、公共安全知识与职业探索进行了主题分享与互动交流。

此次活动标志着基金会在南加州的正式启航，也为青少年打开了一扇了解社会结构、拓展公共安全认知、探索职业方向的重要窗口。

CIRC青少年教育赋能基金会创始人兼主席王温蒂（ Wendy Wang）

The event began with a student performance followed by the collective Pledge of Allegiance. The program was hosted by Eddie Peng. Wendy Wang, Founder and Chair of the CIRC Youth Education & Empowerment Foundation, delivered opening remarks and shared the original intention behind establishing the foundation.

She emphasized that the true purpose of education is to help young people understand the possibilities that lie ahead. “What we hope to do,” she said, “is to open a door that could change the direction of your life. When you understand how society functions and what different careers truly require, you can begin shaping your own future.”

活动在学生表演和全场共同宣誓（Pledge of Allegiance）中正式拉开序幕，由 Eddie Peng 担任主持。青少年教育赋能基金会（CIRC Youth Education & Empowerment Foundation）创始人兼主席王温蒂（Wendy Wang）致辞，分享了创立基金会的初心。

她表示，教育的真正意义在于帮助年轻人理解未来的无限可能性。“我们想做的，是为你们打开一扇能够改变人生方向的门。当你们理解社会如何运行，理解每个职业真正需要什么，你们就能开始塑造属于自己的未来。” 王温蒂说。

CIRC青少年教育赋能基金会创始人兼主席王温蒂（ Wendy Wang）接受各大媒体记者访问

Wendy Wang hopes that students will gain a deeper understanding of how society operates, including the structure of public safety systems, the value of teamwork, and the importance of service and responsibility. She encouraged students to believe in their own potential — to recognize that they not only have opportunities, but also the power to shape their future. Her vision is to inspire young people to explore their interests, consider future career pathways, and learn how to make a positive impact on their communities as they grow.

王温蒂（Wendy Wang）希望学生能够深入理解社会如何运作，认识公共安全体系的结构，体会团队合作的重要价值，并理解服务精神与责任感的意义。她鼓励学生相信自己的潜力——你们不仅拥有机会，也拥有塑造未来的力量。她希望通过活动激发学生探索兴趣、思考未来职业方向，并在成长过程中学会如何为社区带来积极影响。

加州州财务长 Fiona Ma 代表 Dr. Kayte Susse向（左起）：联合创始人 Vince Wu（CIRC 会长）、创始人兼主席王温蒂（ Wendy Wang）、联合创始人Kent Jiang（CIRC 副会长）颁发表扬状

加州参议员 Bob Archuleta 代表 Kyle Miller向（左起）：联合创始人Kent Jiang（CIRC 副会长）、联合创始人 Vince Wu（CIRC 会长）、创始人兼主席王温蒂（ Wendy Wang）颁发表扬状

Santa Fe Springs 市议员 Juanita Martin向（左起）：联合创始人Kent Jiang（CIRC 副会长）、联合创始人 Vince Wu（CIRC 会长）、创始人兼主席王温蒂（ Wendy Wang）颁发表扬状

Dr. Kayte Susse, representing California State Treasurer Fiona Ma, emphasized that the government places high importance on providing youth with opportunities to engage in public safety and civic education, and she commended the collaborative model promoted by CIRC.

Kyle Miller, representing California State Senator Bob Archuleta, noted that the earlier young people understand how government operates and how public safety systems function, the better prepared they will be for future career development and civic participation.

Santa Fe Springs City Council Member Juanita Martin, on behalf of the city government, expressed support for the foundation and welcomed CIRC’s decision to launch its programs starting with local schools.

加州州财政长 Fiona Ma 的代表 Dr. Kayte Susse 表示，政府高度重视为青少年提供参与公共安全和社会教育的机会，并对 CIRC 所推动的合作模式给予肯定。

加州参议员 Bob Archuleta 的代表 Kyle Miller 表示，年轻人越早了解政府运作与公共安全体系，就越有助于未来的职业发展和公民参与。

Santa Fe Springs 市议员 Juanita Martin 代表市府表达支持，并欢迎基金会选择以本地学校作为项目起点。

LA County Sheriff’s Department  John Kolter演讲

La county fire department 消防局Captain David Dantic演讲

康普顿学区警长吴韦霖（ William Wu）演讲

Representatives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and the Los Angeles County Fire Department delivered professional presentations to students, explaining the practical operations of law enforcement and emergency response systems, opportunities for youth involvement, and professional training programs. They also shared real-life case studies, helping students understand the mission and responsibilities of public safety careers from a professional perspective. Students actively asked questions, and the session was met with enthusiastic engagement.

洛杉矶县警长部门（LA County Sheriff’s Department）与洛杉矶县消防局（LA County Fire Department）的代表分别进行了专业演讲，向学生讲解执法与救援体系的实际运作、青年参与途径与专业训练，并分享了真实案例，使学生能够从专业角度理解公共安全职业的使命与责任。学生积极举手提问，现场气氛热烈。

The Sheriff’s Department and Fire Department set up interactive booths at the event. Students had the opportunity to handle equipment, learn about training procedures, and even try out certain emergency tools. Many students developed a strong interest in public safety careers after engaging with officers and firefighters. Several students filled out interest forms on-site, expressing their desire to join youth programs, fire cadet initiatives, or future internship opportunities. Teachers noted that this hands-on approach allowed students to learn outside the classroom and experience the work firsthand.

In addition to the county-level public safety departments, the foundation also invited William Wu, Sheriff of the Compton School District, to share his insights and experiences regarding school safety. He spoke about the importance of campus security, youth development, and personal responsibility, encouraging students to be brave, willing to take responsibility, and actively explore opportunities.

警局与消防局在会场设有互动式资讯站（booths）。学生们可以在展位区触摸装备、了解训练流程，甚至体验部分应急工具。许多孩子在与警官和消防员交流后，对公共安全职业产生了浓厚兴趣。当场有多名学生填写了兴趣登记表，表示希望加入青少年活动项目、消防预备计划或参与未来的实习机会。老师们表示，这种学习方式让学生走出课堂、亲身体验。

除了县级公共安全部门外，基金会还邀请了康普顿学区警长吴韦霖（William Wu）分享学校安全体系的观察与经验。他谈到校园安全、青少年成长与责任感的重要性，并鼓励学生勇敢尝试、积极承担责任，主动探索机会。

Wendy Wang shared some of her profound reflections on youth education and the future of the community. She stated that over the past decade, through her involvement in public service and cross-sector collaborations in communities such as the San Gabriel Valley, the deeper she understands how society operates, the more she appreciates the importance of youth education.

王温蒂（Wendy Wang）分享了她对青少年教育与社区未来的一些深刻思考。她表示，在过去十多年中，通过参与圣盖博谷等社区的公共服务及跨领域合作，她越深入了解社会的运作，就越深切体会到青少年教育的重要性。

Wendy Wang stated that the work of CIRC goes beyond hosting events or providing educational resources. It aims to establish a long-term structure—an ecosystem where youth can receive continuous support from the start of their education, explore career pathways, engage with public safety, understand societal systems, and gradually develop leadership skills.

Looking ahead, the foundation plans to expand its programs to more cities and schools, forming long-term collaborations with government agencies, public safety departments, businesses, and community organizations. The goal is to guide students from being “passive learners” to becoming “active explorers,” and ultimately “engaged contributors and builders of their communities.” Wendy Wang hopes that the foundation can serve as a platform that transcends background, family conditions, and cultural differences, providing young people from diverse ethnicities and family environments with equal opportunities for growth.

王温蒂（ Wendy Wang）表示，CIRC 的工作不仅仅是举办活动或提供教育资源，而是要建立一种长期的结构，一种让青少年从中学开始，就能持续获得支持、看到职业路径、接触公共安全、理解社会系统、并逐步培养领导能力的生态。未来的基金会将把项目扩展到更多城市与学校、政府机构、公共安全部门、企业与社区组织形成长期合作，引导学生从“被动学习者”成长为“主动探索者”，最终成为“社区的参与者与建设者”。希望基金会能成为一个真正跨越背景、跨越家庭条件、跨越文化差异的平台，让来自不同族裔、不同家庭环境的年轻人都能获得同样的成长机会。

The foundation’s team, including Co-Founder Vince Wu (CIRC President), Co-Founder Kent Jiang (CIRC Vice President), Honorary Advisors Daniel Andalon and Kyle Miller, Tax Advisor Steven Xing, and Honorary Education & Safety Advisor William Wu, introduced students to the upcoming series of CIRC programs in Southern California. These initiatives include leadership training, public safety education, career exploration courses, college application guidance, and a youth volunteer system. The goal is to establish a long-term educational resource network across multiple cities, providing students with meaningful support throughout their growth and development.

基金会团队包括联合创始人 Vince Wu（CIRC 会长）、联合创始人Kent Jiang（CIRC 副会长），荣誉顾问 Daniel Andalon、Kyle Miller，基金会税务理事 Steven Xing，以及荣誉教育安全顾问 William Wu 一同向学生介绍 CIRC 接下来将在南加州推进的系列项目。其中包括领导力培训、公共安全教育、职业探索课程、大学申请辅导以及青少年志愿者体系，目标是在多个城市建立长期的教育资源网络，让更多学生能在成长过程中获得实质性的支持。