Career Exploration: Architecture, Business and Finance

Value Schools students recently participated in an engaging Career Exploration event at Public Storage's corporate headquarters in Glendale, California. The event, organized by Foundation Board member Annie Wu, provided students with valuable insights into various career paths within the company.

During the day, students had the opportunity to interact with executive leaders from different departments, including management, operations, site management, data analysis, social media, architecture, and finance. The event featured interactive creative projects that challenged students to apply their skills and knowledge in real-world scenarios.

"I enjoyed every moment at Public Storage. Just learning about how everything works and how much the employees loved their job reinforced my hope of pursuing a career in architecture." – Taken from our survey, 11th Grade Student, University Prep Value

One of the main challenges involved designing a storage facility site using data to determine the most profitable use of space with different sized storage units. Julian V., an 8th-grade student from Downtown Value School, emerged as the winner of this competition by creating the most profitable storage site design.

Another exciting task required students to design a new storage facility for a hurricane-affected property in Houston, Texas. Working with Public Storage architects, students enthusiastically tackled this 30-minute challenge, incorporating elements such as a water retention pond, parking, and customer and office spaces. Lastly, they presented their designs to the group, showcasing their creativity and problem-solving skills.