HP Visit for Students

Working with Silicon Valley Leadership Group and the HP Black Employee Resource Group, the Bay Area K-16 Collaborative facilitated a worksite visit for seventeen software engineering and business students from San Jose State University . This select group, representing communities traditionally underrepresented in STEM careers, had the extraordinary opportunity to explore the birthplace of Silicon Valley: the HP garage.

Standing where Hewlett-Packard's trailblazing journey began, the students absorbed the historical significance of the site and envisioned their own potential to innovate.

The excitement continued with an exclusive tour of the HP Customer Welcome Center. Here, HP leaders showcased cutting-edge technologies and the latest in HP's product lineup, providing invaluable insights into the intersection of technology and business, and sparking new aspirations among the students.

The highlight of the visit was a dynamic networking lunch, where students engaged in intimate, small-group discussions with HP professionals.

These industry veterans shared their career journeys and imparted practical advice, offering a unique blend of mentorship and inspiration. The students left with a deeper understanding of the tech industry, as well as a concrete tool to uplevel their job search: HP provided each of them an application code that would identify them to recruiters should they apply for internships and jobs at HP! 

The trip provided an unforgettable experience that underscored the vital role of industry partnerships in shaping the next generation of innovators and leaders.