Service Learning - X AcademyAt — X Academy

Opportunity Summary 

The X Academy is preparing high school students to compete in an underwater remote operated vehicle competition called MATE ROV on April 26, 2025.

We welcome CSUMB Service Learners to serve as mentors to the team, teaching and guiding them in all aspects of engineering - mechanical, electrical, software - and all phases of design, building and testing.

3 service learner spots

Requirements:

  • Background Check (e.g. fingerprinting/livescan, driving record)
  • Must be 18 or older
  • TB Test
Opportunity Training 

Training will be on-the-job as we go. We will also have a mentor meeting every Tuesday evening to review the past week's progress, assess any problems or concerns and prepare for the week ahead.

At our Tuesday evening mentor meetings, we assess and solve problems together.

Additional risk specific to this opportunity 

Wear safety glasses and gloves

Opportunity Application Instructions 

Interested students email:

Barbara Meister, Co-Director
barbara@xacademy.org

 

Program 
Service Learning
Location Type 
On-site
Location 
Watsonville, CA
United States
Students required to have a personal vehicle 
Yes
Fees students may incur with this opportunity 
No Fees will be incurred by students
This opportunity provides some form of compensation 
No
Opportunity Availability 
Ongoing