We’re thrilled to reshare this Take Stock story from Wakulla County via WTXL Tallahassee! Take Stock in Children Program Grant Coordinator Helena Judson is a leader and mentor at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Big Bend. For more on Helena and mentee Taylor’s story, CLICK HERE.
In honor of Take Stock’s upcoming 30th anniversary, we are gifting you, Take Stock Nation, with a token of our appreciation. Get your free voucher for Take Stock’s Mentoring Changes Lives license plate! This is open to all in the Take Stock network, including Take Stock staff, mentors, families, students, and supporters. You have until Friday, September …
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Take Stock Duval County alum Alexis Gant (2017) is a true example of our mission to break the cycle of poverty through education. Alexis’ experiences in the Take Stock Duval County program helped the alum grow and make decisions that led to a successful career in education. You don’t want to miss this inspiring episode! …
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Take Stock has partnered with Study Edge to give Take Stock in College scholars free access to their online learning support platform! This includes access to plenty of exciting videos, study guides, tutoring, and more. We talked with Richard Melgarejo, co-founder of Study Edge, about the benefits of this tutoring resource and how it started at the …
We’re celebrating Florida Volunteer Month with this special episode of the Mentors & Milestones Podcast! We talked with Josie Tamayo, CEO of Volunteer Florida, who we honored as our Take Stock 2024 Champion of Volunteerism at the Leadership Day at the Capitol this January. Josie shares with us how getting involved in your community can be …
The pathway to career success isn’t always linear, but Take Stock Citrus alum Paisley Greer’s story reminds us that you’re never without a few signs to stay on track. In this Mentors & Milestones Podcast episode, Paisley shares a unique connection to Take Stock in Children and the alum’s motivating career journey. Follow Take Stock …
William “Bill” Halaby, III was appointed to the Take Stock in Children of Florida state board of directors during its January 2024 board meeting. Take Stock’s state board of directors provides governance and strategic direction to enhance Take Stock’s network of over 45 affiliates. Mr. Halaby is an attorney with Morrison & Foerster LLP. Mr. …
Take Stock in Children of Florida, in partnership with the Asofsky Family Foundation, named their Class of 2024 Leaders for Life Fellows: Annually, Take Stock in Children of Florida collects nominations from their network of 45 affiliates who each recommend two high-achieving graduating seniors for consideration as a Leaders for Life Fellow. Twelve students are …
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We talk with University of North Florida senior and Take Stock in College Student Ambassador Jalissa Floristal about studying abroad in Greece! Don’t miss this episode so you can hear the life and academic lessons from a fellow Take Stock in College scholar, plus learn how to get involved in studying abroad opportunities provided by …
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Travel can be a life-changing experience, especially for our Take Stock students at Take Stock Monroe. The program has been able to support its students’ learning experiences abroad through partnership with the Experiment in International Living program. Johnny Louis, a Take Stock Monroe alum (2011), shared how Take Stock and this study abroad program in high school opened …
College is the best time to get equipped with the skills to obtain career success! We talk with Wayne Jackson, Director of the Ginsburg Center for Inclusion and Community Engagement at the University of Central Florida, about job interview tips and more for college students no matter where you are on your career preparation journey! …
When you close the textbook and leave the classroom, your higher education doesn’t end. In fact, you learn some of the most valuable life lessons after the college lecture is over. After graduation, no one will be observing you to make sure you complete your assignments, eat healthily, and get enough sleep. All your wins …