D.E.E.D.S. Program
Empowering the Next Generation of Women Leaders
The DEEDS Program — Discover. Explore. Experience. Dream. Shine. — is Presentation’s signature career readiness and internship initiative designed to connect high school students with hands-on learning opportunities in professional settings.Helpful Resources
Contact:
Neal Gutierrez
Director of Career Readiness
ngutierrez@presentationhs.org
(408) 264–1664, ext. 2978
Students Participate In
Internships
Gain real-world experience, build professional skills, and explore future career paths.
Workplace Treks
Explore career paths firsthand by stepping inside workplaces and connecting with industry professionals.
Design Thinking Courses
Build real-world skills through hands-on courses in collaboration, innovation, and problem-solving.
Learning into Action Day
Each year, Learning into Action Day takes learning beyond the classroom, giving every Presentation student the opportunity to explore her interests through hands-on experiences across the Bay Area. In small groups alongside faculty and staff, students visit organizations, workplaces, and community partners where they can see different fields in action, meet professionals, and discover new possibilities for their future.
Whether exploring a familiar interest or experiencing something completely new, students have the chance to connect what they are learning at Pres with the people, places, and opportunities around them.
College & Career Day
In the spring, College and Career Day brings Presentation alumnae back to campus to share their journeys after Pres and give students a firsthand look at the many paths their futures can take. Through conversations with alumnae working across a variety of industries and professions, students learn how interests can evolve into meaningful careers and hear how the skills, confidence, and experiences they developed at Pres continue to shape their lives.
It’s an opportunity for students to ask questions, make connections, and see what’s possible through the experiences of Pres women who are already making a difference in the world.
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