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Celebrating Outstanding Take Stock in Children Leaders 4 Life

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Celebrating Outstanding Take Stock in Children Leaders 4 Life Take Stock in Children is proud to recognize a remarkable group of students whose academic excellence, leadership, and commitment to service exemplify the mission of Take Stock in Children. These students represent communities across Florida and reflect the determination, resilience, and promise of the thousands of …

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Level Up your College Experience: Support, Resources, and Real Advice

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Whether you’re a seasoned scholar or beginning your very first semester, we’re here to help you navigate your college, career, and life journey. In this special episode, we chat with our Take Stock in College and Career team — Carrie Garcia, Gigi Graves, Difo Moore, and Julia Carter — to bring you essential resources and …

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Take Stock in College and Career Student Ambassadors Christina Beaver, Melissa Baxcajay, and McKenzie Simon

What’s Next? Navigating College Transitions as a Transfer, Senior, and Continuing Ed. Student

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One question that college students may look forward to or dread is “what’s next?”. The Take Stock in College and Career program equips our college scholars with a continuum of support and resources for the next steps in their academic journey and professional development. Since every student’s college journey is different, this episode of the …

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Take Stock Seminole County staff with Cheryl Blakeney, TSIC Mentor of the Year, with TSIC CEO Jillian Hasner

The Vital Role of a Mentor

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Our 2025 Take Stock in Children Mentor of the Year, Cheryl Blakeney, has always been interested in mathematics and helping others. Both passions exponentially grew when Cheryl, also known as “Mrs. B,” joined the Take Stock in Children of Seminole County program in 2001. For nearly 24 years, Cheryl has been a committed volunteer mentor, helping students …

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Take Stock Flagler County student Lindcoln with mentor

How After-School Tutoring and Mentorship Transformed One Student’s Confidence

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Every student faces challenges, but how they respond to those obstacles truly shapes their success. Take Stock Flagler County student Lindcoln J., who struggled with math during the first quarter, faced a significant hurdle. Despite his best efforts, he found the concepts difficult to grasp. However, his story didn’t end in frustration. Lindcoln could find …

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2023 Take Stock Alumni of the Year Mike Mills with wife, Lauren Mills, with Diana Scroggie and Meghan Magamoll of PEFMC

Take Stock Alumni Going the Extra Mile to Give Back Feat. Mike Mills, 2023 Take Stock Alumni of the Year

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Many of our Take Stock alumni can pinpoint that one person in their lives who inspires what they do today. For Mike Mills, a 2006 alum from the Take Stock in Children program in Marion County, it was his mentor, Kevin Christian. Kevin’s care and investment in Mike’s success in academics and life skills helped …

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Tim Moore, Associate Director of Career Education for the CDCE at the University of West Florida

Finding Career Success in 2-year and 4-year Degree Pathways

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We talked with Tim Moore, Associate Director of Career Education at the University of West Florida, about the benefits and differences between 2-year and 4-year degree pathways, plus career tips for college scholars. Learn more about UWF’s Career Development and Community Engagement (CDCE) here Topics covered in this episode: Career pathways with 2-year vs. 4-year degrees …

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MPARMS Take Stock Broward student Sebastian

Sebastian Diaz Cuevas: A Success Story of Resilience and Mentorship at Take Stock in Children

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At Take Stock in Children, we are proud to see students grow in their academic pursuits and as responsible, determined individuals. One such student is Sebastian Diaz Cuevas, who exemplifies resilience, commitment to self-improvement, and dedication to one’s family. Sebastian, a high school freshman in Broward County, is determined to continue his academic journey and …

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