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Watch the calendar for all the good stuff—parent-led optional events, Launch Track lessons and workshops, guest speakers open to everyone, and the important dates for our monthly Challenge Accepted! activities.

Upcoming events

Past events

🚀 Mission Ready Guest Speaker – Stephen Hinkle | January 2026

In this episode of Mission Ready, we welcomed Stephen Hinkle as our January 2026 guest speaker. Stephen shared valuable insights on career readiness, personal growth, and building confidence for life after high school. His message encouraged students to think intentionally about their goals, strengths, and next steps as they prepare for adulthood.

This session was part of our Mission Ready commitment to connecting students with real-world voices, experiences, and pathways that support successful transitions beyond high school.

🔗 Learn more about Stephen Hinkle:

https://stephen-hinkle.com/

📱 Follow Stephen on social media:

@stphinkle

🌟 Thank you to Stephen Hinkle for partnering with Mission Ready and inspiring our students as they continue their journey toward independence, employment, and purpose.

🪐 Mission Ready Guest Speaker: License to Drive! 🚗✨

Get ready to embark on an interstellar journey toward independence and safe driving! Join us for a special 30-minute Q&A webinar with Mr. Patrick Kelly from Coastline Driving Academy. He’ll guide our cadets through the galaxy of driver’s licenses, permits, and safe driving tips—no space suit required!

Annual Riverside College & Career Fair 2025 (Optional Parent-Led Event)

Explore exciting opportunities in education and career pathways at the Riverside College & Career Fair!

We’re charting a course to the Riverside 2025 College & Career Fair, and I want to see YOU there! 🌌✨

📍 Location: Galleria at Tyler
📅 Date: October 22, 2025
🕒 Time: 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Join me and my co-pilot (my 8th-grade son!) as we explore the galaxy of opportunities waiting for you. Say hello, and let us know which planets (aka colleges and careers) you’re planning to visit next!

🌠 Mission Highlights:

🌌 Meet reps from 150+ colleges & universities
🪐 Explore career pathways and connect with professionals
🛰 Sharpen your resume & interview skills
🌟 FREE financial aid information
💻 Laptop giveaway for 9th–12th graders
🚀 Internship & career pathway opportunities

✨ Cadet Tip: Bring a notebook (or your phone) to record mission intel — colleges you love, contacts you meet, and tips you can use to launch your post-high-school journey!

Let’s make this mission out of this world. 🌠 See you there, cadets!

If you are able to make it, don't forget to log your accomplishment to get Challenge Accepted! Points: Mission Log

Working Retail Guest Speaker

Mission Ready: Working Retail 👕🛍️

In this session, we hosted two incredible guest speakers to share their expertise on what it’s like to work in retail:

👩‍💼 Brooke – Store Manager at Plato’s Closet

👔 Shaun – Retail Specialist at a high-end men’s clothing store

Together, they covered:

✅ How to Get Hired – Tips for landing your first retail job

✅ Interview Skills – What managers look for in candidates

✅ Standing Out & Getting Promoted – How to show initiative

✅ Handling Difficult Customers – Staying professional under pressure

✅ Working With Coworkers – Teamwork strategies for success

This session is full of practical advice for students considering retail as a first job or long-term career path.

Teen Driver Summit 2025 Recap 🚗✨

We had an amazing time at this year’s Teen Driver Summit — and you can relive the highlights in this video! From hands-on activities to expert presentations, this event helps students learn how to stay safe and confident behind the wheel.

This year, you’ll even spot my 8th-grade son testing out impairment goggles and trying to walk a straight line with guidance from a CHP officer — a fun and eye-opening moment for everyone.

💡 Highly Recommended: If you missed it this year, make plans to attend next year!

-Mrs. Lopez

Norco Community College Fair 2025 Recap 🎓🚀

We had a fantastic time at the Norco Community College Fair this year! I brought both of my sons (ages 9 and 13) — because it’s never too early to start thinking about the future.

This quick video compilation highlights our visit, the great conversations we had with program representatives, and the exciting opportunities we discovered. We even made connections with local programs that may visit our school as future guest speakers!

-Mrs. Lopez

🌟 Takeaway: College fairs are a great way to explore pathways, meet experts, and get inspired about what’s possible after high school.

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