Educating Young Minds in Partnership With West LA College & Nestle' Presents: The Launch Event of Access/No Excuse A Worldwide Weekend Celebration June 17-19, 2001

LOS ANGELES, CA, June 04, 2011 (Press-News.org) Educating Young Minds (EYM) and its internet based interactive site, ACCESS/NO EXCUSE in partnership with West Los Angeles College and Nestle is proud to present ACCESS/ NO EXCUSE. A new interactive on-line academic and career development search engine. On June 17th-19th, 2011 EYM will hold its 3-day Worldwide Weekend Festival at Educating Young Minds, West Los Angeles College, and the Marriott Hotel (LAX). On June 18th,West LA College will host exciting interactive exhibits, workshops, and entertainment designed to excite, motivate and encourage students and young adults.

Educating Young Minds premise for the 3-day event is simple: have college students, young adults, and students 9 years and above, participate in life changing exhibits and workshops, interact with role models, try foods and customs from around the world and feed their hunger for excellence. Exhibits will be showcased in one of the HUB areas: Education, Green Technology/Environment, Science/Engineering/Technology, Health and Wellness, Arts and Entertainment, Government/Law/Finance.

ACCESS/NO EXCUSE will expand the reach and vision of EYM's programs and address academic, vocational and outreach opportunities for students worldwide. It is essential that we develop a culture of continuous education, excitement and wonder for our youth and young adults as we create global citizens.

During the 3 days we will focus on different elements. We will give each participant a journey to various worlds of education, entertainment, exploration and technology.

We will explore exciting interactive exhibits, both real and virtual. Additionally, guests will explore video conferencing, motion capture systems, and so much more.

Furthermore, the day will explore career paths and possibilities for today's youth, introduce world cuisine of national and international cultures & arts. Lastly, guests will enjoy an evening of first class entertainment along with a live concert.

On Sunday, June 19th, the 3-day celebration will close with EYM'S 13th Annual Scholarship Awards Gala. We will honor our college bound high school graduates, each of whom will receive a $6,000 to $10,000 college scholarship and a laptop computer. EYM will also celebrate the achievements of all 61 EYM scholars currently enrolled in 4-year collegiate institutions like USC, Berkeley, Spelman, Morehouse, UC Irvine, UCLA, Stanford, Columbia, Cornell, UC Santa Barbara and many more.

ABOUT EDUCATING YOUNG MINDS (EYM)
Educating Young Minds was formed in 1987 to create a rich and diverse supplemental learning environment where students would be encouraged to grow academically, emotionally and socially. EYM grew out of the needs of many students and families for supplemental education and counseling, which over-stressed public schools, could not meet. We realized that academic achievement is not predicated on intellectual ability alone, but is also the product of the social and emotional growth our programs encourage. EYM's programs include: after school tutorial, home-study instruction during the day, Saturday remedial, High School exit exam prep, SAT/ACT prep, a 6 week STEM summer program, and our college scholarship program, where our graduates receive $6,000 -$10,000 per student in college scholarships.

ABOUT WEST LOS ANGELES COLLEGE
West Los Angeles College has been serving American and International students for more than 40 years. West Los Angeles College offers over 38 degrees & 52 job skill certificates, online degrees, vocational programs, film/television production, business, healthcare, computer technology, science and more! West LA College partnerships with public and private universities within California, out of state and internationally, provide students with a range of transfer opportunities.

West LA College provides programs for all ages that lead to college enrollment and career preparation needed for high demand jobs. Our partnership with EYM's Access /No Excuse will further support and encourage thousands to....... GO WEST.....and GO FAR.

NESTLE'
Is committed to providing the very best Nutrition, Health and Wellness Company for its customers, employees, consumers and their families, as well as the society at large. NESTLE' calls this approach, "Creating Shared Value" which is a way of doing business that goes beyond philanthropy.

The company's commitment to establishing and growing successful business relationships with increasing numbers of qualified minorities, women, urban and veteran-owned suppliers is important to our customers, and our increasingly diverse consumer base. Nestle is excited to partner with Educating Young Minds in introducing its national internet based flagship program, Access/No Excuse. Access/No Excuse will play a significant role in preparing the entrepreneurs of the future, insuring that their career decisions will be based upon their individual empowerment With No Excuses!

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Celebrity/VIP Participation Contact:
Paula Bethsebe or Angeles Echols Brown
Educating Young Minds
aechols@educatingyoungminds.org
(818) 995-4365 or 213 487-2310

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