Making Waves and Dega Systems Partner to Create Paid Business and IT Internships
Making Waves and Dega Systems are launching a new internship program that will provide college student with hands-on experience in information technology, or IT, and business operations. The pilot partnership represents a model for how other employers can get involved.
Introducing the 2024-25 Making Waves Impact Report
We are reimagining what it means to prepare students across Contra Costa County for the future, ensuring they have both the education and the experience to achieve economic mobility and fulfilling lives. Learn more in our 2024-25 Making Waves Impact Report!
Why We’re Creating Education and Career Pathways for Students in Grades 11–14
Making Waves CEO Patrick O’Donnell shares a leadership update on a strategic visioning process with an emerging model focusing on the critical transition years between high school, college, and career.
How Companies Can Partner with Nonprofit Organizations to Drive Community Impact
Making Waves VP of Partnerships Justin Douglas and Allen Matkins Partner Mark Mengelberg share a case study of a successful corporate and nonprofit partnership that demonstrates impact, engages employees, and builds community.
Beyond the Degree: Reimagining Economic Mobility at Making Waves
Making Waves has excelled at supporting students from 5th grade through college graduation, but in today’s landscape a degree alone no longer guarantees economic mobility. CEO Patrick O’Donnell shares why he’s excited to reimagine what’s possible in expanding educational opportunity AND expanding career opportunity for our students.