CIRC Youth Education & Empowerment Foundation & Youth Safety Education Forum

We are preparing for the Official Opening Ceremony of the CIRC Youth Education & Empowerment Foundation & Youth Safety Education Forum on November 19, 2025 (12:00 PM – 1:30 PM) at St. Paul High School.

This event will include 60–100 high school students, school staff, nonprofit partners, and community organizations.

purpose of the event

1. To help students understand public safety and how government works

Most students are not familiar with the roles of police, fire, and other agencies.

Government participation helps them learn about:

• How public safety is protected

• Responsibilities of different departments

• Available community resources

2. To build communication and trust with youth

Many Asian American families and youth rarely have direct interaction with government agencies.

Face-to-face communication helps:

• Build trust

• Improve understanding

• Encourage future civic engagement

3. To introduce career pathways

Departments such as the Sheriff’s Department and Fire Department offer meaningful and stable career opportunities. Students will be able to:

• Learn about career options

• Ask questions

• Explore volunteer or internship opportunities

4. To strengthen long-term community partnerships

Government involvement helps:

• Connect students with more resources

• Build long-term support networks

• Create collaboration between schools, nonprofits, and agencies

5. To give the event greater credibility and impact

Their presence will help the event become more recognized and more impactful, creating a strong foundation for future youth programs.

Event Flow (12:00 PM – 1:30 PM)

Here is the simplified timeline based on our program draft:

12:00 – 12:05 PM → Opening & Student Performance

12:05 – 12:08 PM → Pledge of Allegiance

12:08 – 12:13 PM → Opening Remarks (CIRC)

12:13 – 12:28 PM → Government Officials Remarks (2–3 minutes each)

12:28 – 12:48 PM → Presentation by LA County Sheriff’s Department – Youth Pathways in Law Enforcement recruitment and info (20min)

12:48 – 1:08 PM → Presentation by LA County Fire Department – “Safety Starts with You” recruitment and info (20min)

1:08 – 1:13 PM → Remarks by Asian American Veteran Foundation/ William Wu Compton, school police chief

1:13 – 1:23 PM → Student Volunteer Sharing Q & A

1:23 – 1:30 PM → Closing Remarks by CIRC