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The next best thing to seeing Building STEPS in the news is seeing our alumni and young professionals getting public recognition. Roselany, 2nd from the right, is today an internship lead at Urban Alliance and Samman, 3rd from the right, is a 1st year college student and Urban Alliance intern. This is what student success and community partnership looks like! #nonprofits #studentsuccess #parnerships

Have you checked out our updated website yet? 👀 If you have, you may have seen that we have continued our series on blog posts written by our summer interns! Be sure to check out Angel's blog post as she shares some reflections on her various professional and academic experiences!

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In the competitive world of college admissions, standing out is essential. I'm hosting a masterclass this Thursday at 9am PST that will equip parents and teens with actionable steps to make this year count. Learn how to: - Strategically Plan a personalized academic and extracurricular path. - Build a Unique Profile that showcases your teen's strengths and passions. - Maximize Opportunities through summer programs and internships. - Navigate Coursework and Tests to demonstrate academic rigor. - Showcase Leadership and community impact. - Craft Compelling Essays and secure strong recommendations. Perfect for those ready to take proactive steps toward college success! Link to save your spot is here- https://lnkd.in/gpTqX99g

…such a substantive conversation today with TWC President Kimberly Churches, aimed at amplifying the connection and collaboration between Miami Dade College (MDC) and The Washington Center (TWC). For over a decade, The Honors College at Miami Dade College students and other scholars, with the mentorship of our world class professors, have travelled to the Capitol to participate in the immersive Inside Washington convening of engaged learners, faculty, and public/private sector officials. We’re laser focused on expanding opportunities for MDC students to engage first hand in peer interactions, internships, and other career-connected environments. #BeMDC #StudentsFirst #studentsuccess #careerconnections #publicpolicy

Q: Describe your initial perspective of the career you are interning at. After being an intern there for a few weeks, how have your beliefs changed, and what are they currently? A: When I first started my internship doing math intervention at the elementary school I wondered how effective that classroom situation really was and if it would actually help the students catch up to where they were supposed to be. I didn’t really understand how it worked and how to best help the kids understand. Now that Ive been at the elementary school for awhile I’ve been able to see how effective intervention is. I’ve seen the kids we work with grow so much and watching them start to really understanding something is one of my big highlights. Giving the kids a space where they can catch up outside the pressure of a classroom that might make them feel like they’re constantly falling behind us super important and really beneficial.

I am looking forward to speaking to the students at University of Memphis today! I am going to share with them how I paid off $50,000 of debt in two years! Also how to use social media to get scholarships, paid internships, and future careers. My goal today is to give them the strategies they need to be light years ahead of their peers! This is a great way to lead into Financial Literacy Month which is jam packed! #highered #financialliteracy #trioworks

In the competitive world of college admissions, standing out is essential. I'm hosting a masterclass this Thursday at 9am PST that will equip parents and teens with actionable steps to make this year count. Learn how to: - Strategically Plan a personalized academic and extracurricular path. - Build a Unique Profile that showcases your teen's strengths and passions. - Maximize Opportunities through summer programs and internships. - Navigate Coursework and Tests to demonstrate academic rigor. - Showcase Leadership and community impact. - Craft Compelling Essays and secure strong recommendations. Perfect for those ready to take proactive steps toward college success! Link to save your spot is here- https://lnkd.in/gfMg4mGc

Time is running out, take five minutes to nominate your business/organization for the 2024 Top Employers for Interns Awards. All Virginia employers offering internships, regardless of size and sector, are encouraged to submit a nomination form. The deadline for submissions is March 1.    Three reasons why you should nominate your business/organization: 1. Nominees who receive the award can use it to market their internship programs to students. 2. Recipients will be recognized via a press release, social media and at regional events in early April. 3. You are making a difference for Virginia students! https://lnkd.in/ejWyS8Re

SWVA business leader Mike Quillen recently wrote in the Bristol Herald Courier: "Bipartisan budget amendments now before the General Assembly will help achieve this goal of providing internship opportunities... [&] make college more affordable for young Virginians." Read more below. Will you urge legislators to include funding for internships and college affordability in the state budget? Take action NOW at growth4va.com/action.