Belkin may be best known for its cables and power banks.
“We are an accessories company. We improve people's lives through technology,” said CEO Stephen Maloney.
The Southern California company recently opened its Los Angeles area offices to students for an event called Spring Fling.
This is an opportunity to give students an idea about corporate life and hopefully inspire them to choose a career path in the technology field.
“Find something you love and lean into it. Technology is here to stay and will continue to evolve. I think there's a lot that young people can bring to it in the future,” Maroney advised.
Students participated in workshops, leadership panels, and took behind-the-scenes tours.
“I thought it was really great that everyone needed to come here to network and meet different people from different fields and learn something new,” said 10th grader Selena. Morris said.
Mokai Balogun, a Year 11 student, said the event gave him an insight into the corporate world.
“I think it's definitely one of the benefits of being back in the office and learning about different corporate environments. It also bridges the gap from education to corporate environments,” Balogun said.
Technology is already a huge part of teenagers' lives, bringing connections but also contributing to troubling issues like cyberbullying and emotional struggles.
Indivisible Arts Chair Rafael McMaster is working to combat this. He talked about creativity, consciousness, and connection.
“These kinds of days, gatherings, communities, and, as you know, communications and programs for the upliftment of society, all have meaning in steadily building the inner skills of humans to help others,” says Mac. Mr. Master said.
Google representatives will also be on hand to help students understand that there are multiple paths to a career in technology.
“I think we need all kinds of people who are passionate about technology and the impact it can have. You need a lot of different skill sets, and you can come into a role like this from a lot of different angles,” said Alisa. Somer Oh said. Hara, her partnership lead for Google for Education, said:
