06/14/2026
KYA is proud to recognize an exciting milestone in our partnership with the Santa Ana School District and Century High School’s CTE (Career Technical Education) program.
Through this collaboration, KYA had the opportunity to welcome high school students to our Kampus for a four-week internship program focused on real-world learning, career exposure and hands-on insight into the construction industry.
During this first week, the students learned from KYA leadership, team members and industry professionals about the work behind a specialized general contractor and the many career pathways that support construction, facilities, project management, operations and technical trades
The internship was designed to provide students with a "360-degree" view of the industry through mentorship, department shadowing, hands-on activities, site exposure and a capstone project experience that encouraged collaboration, creativity and professional growth.
KYA was also honored to receive the Industry Partner Award 2026 from the Central Orange County CTE Partnership in recognition of our valued partnership and commitment to student success. This award reflects the shared dedication behind this initiative and the importance of connecting education with meaningful, hands-on industry experience.
This initiative was coordinated by Lisa Chavez and Allison Maturino in partnership with the Santa Ana School District and Century High School’s CTE department. Their collective commitment to student development continues to strengthen workforce readiness and connect education with meaningful, hands-on experience.
At KYA, we are proud to support youth education, workforce readiness, and the next generation of builders, leaders and community contributors.