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2025 VOLT Scholarship Luncheon

Aug 2, 2025 | News, Photos, Programs, Scholarships, VOLT

On July 28, 2025, the Kiwanis Club of Rolling Hills Estates hosted a luncheon to celebrate the first graduating class of the Vocational and Occupational Learning in Technology (VOLT) program. The event took place at the Los Verdes Golf & Country Club in Rancho Palos Verdes.

Eight students were recognized and received certificates of completion, presented by the Kiwanis, Palos Verdes on the Net and Los Angeles County.

The program is the joint effort of the Kiwanis Club of Rolling Hills Estates, Palos Verdes on the Net and the Boys and Girls Club of Los Angeles Harbor.

Special guests in attendance included Los Angeles County 4th District Supervisor Janice Hahn, and Scott Houston, Treasurer and Board Member of the West Basin Water District. Pete Settelmayer, CEO of the Boys and Girls Club of the Los Angeles Harbor, was also present to show his support.

The program began with opening remarks by Kiwanis Club President Steve Makshanoff, followed by Susan Brooks, Scholarship Chairperson.

The VOLT program introduced students to the basics of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and hands-on training with 3D printers. As a demonstration of their new skills, each student designed and produced a project that was proudly displayed during the luncheon.

(Photos by Erica Meng, PVNet)

Awards Table

Certificates

Steve Makshanoff

Susan Brooks

Janice Hahn

Pete Settelmayer

Shelley Rygg PVNET

Crystal Miramontes B&G Club

Herb Stark VOLT Program Leader

Herb Stark VOLT Program Director

Laurie Younggren, Steve Makshanoff & wife

Students receiving the certificates of completion were as follows:
(Presenters Janice Hahn, Susan Brooks & Steve Makshanoff)

Kayla Burt Ramon C. Cortines School of Visual and Performing Arts

Jessie Coatreras Phineas Banning High

Luis Duroin Phineas Banning High

Jonathan Gonzalez

Omar Gutierrez Narbonne High

Lluviastar Hernandez West LA College

Jonathan Paredes Narbonne High

Michael Sanchez Phineas Banning High

Student Group with PVNet instructor Yuichi Kurino

2025 VOLT Program

May 13, 2025 | News, Programs, Scholarships

The Kiwanis of Rolling Hills Estates has added a vocational element to their Scholarship program. The Vocational and Occupational Learning in Technology (VOLT) pilot program is a hands-on STEM training initiative for high school graduates not planning to attend college.

The focus of the program is learning the basics of Computer-Aided Design (CAD), used in engineering and 3D printing. In the VOLT program the students will learn to design and print 3D models using advanced printers. Upon completion of the program the students will receive a Certificate demonstrating successful completion of the course. By bridging education and employment, VOLT provides students with a direct path to careers in high-tech manufacturing.

The class, which is open to 12th grade high school students, will be held locally at the Advanced Technology Education & Research Center in Rolling Hills Estates starting on June 16, 2025. Enrollment ends on May 21th. Those interested in the program need to fill out the attached application 2025 VOLT Application.

For more information on the program visit the YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/mcYOxbF4BVc.

2024 Scholarship Applications Closed

Dec 23, 2024 | Programs, Scholarships

Check back after the new year for 2025 scholarship applications.

2024 Scholarship Applications Open

Feb 5, 2024 | Programs, Scholarships

The Kiwanis Club of Rolling Hills Estates is pleased of offer scholarships of $1,000 or more to deserving students from our local South Bay area who reside in cities or attend a school where there is no activet Kiwanis Program. This is done to prevent duplication of awards for the same student. The scholarship monies are allocated by the Club based upon the proceeds from donations and fund-raising activities.

Applications are now available for the 2024 Kiwanis Club of Rolling Hills Estates Scholarships.
Deadline to submit is April 15, 2024. All details and requirements are included on the application form.

Download the 2024 KHRE Scholarship application here.

2023 Kiwanis Scholarship Luncheon

Jun 15, 2023 | News, Photos, Programs, Scholarships

The 2023 Scholarship Luncheon was held at the Los Verdes Golf Course on June 11th. Twenty four deserving graduating seniors were given each a $1,000 Scholarship Award.

The students came from six local high schools, Peninsula, Palos Verdes, San Pedro, Port of Los Angeles, Banning, California Academy of Math and Science, and the Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy. The students were selected for not only their scholastic record but for their community service and career objectives. The Key note speaker was Susan Brooks, past mayor of Rancho Palos Verdes.

2023 Kiwanis Club of RHE Scholars

2023 Kiwanis Scholarship Program

The Kiwanis Club of Rolling Hills Estates is now accepting applications for the 2023 Scholarship Grants

Feb 11, 2023 | Programs, Scholarships

Applications will be welcomed from students planning to go to a four-year college or university as well as those planning to attend a community college or vocational program. An applicant may be called upon to be interviewed as part of the selection process.

If you would like to donate to the Kiwanis Scholarship Fund click here for the Kiwanis of RHE General Donation Application.

Application for the 2023 Scholarships available here.