Every spring, our seniors cross the stage, diploma in hand, college acceptance letter already sitting at home, and it feels like the hard part is over. Yet for thousands of students across the country, the summer between high school and college is where the journey quietly stalls. Researchers call it “summer melt,” and it often …
At Take Stock, we notice many full-circle moments with our students. Something always motivates them to inspire and help others in the same way they received it in this program. One example of this phenomenon is the inspiring Marissa Brown, a Take Stock Marion alum who has returned to give back as a mentor. Marissa’s …
Alleviating Hurdles for the Next Generation: TSIC Alum and Mentor Marissa Brown Read More »
For foster care students, the odds of graduating high school, enrolling in college, and obtaining a 4-year degree are steep. With the college enrollment rate at an average 20% compared to the 66% national average, it is vital that at Take Stock we help Florida foster care students break the cycle of poverty through education. …
With the new school year comes many new stressors for the students in our lives. From navigating new school environments to overcoming anxiety, bullying, and more, there are ways that parents and mentors alike can support their students’ mental well-being and resilience throughout the school year. In this episode of the Mentors & Milestones Podcasts, …
How Parents and Mentors Can Help Their Students Manage Stress in School Read More »
Congratulations to our 2024 Alumni of the Year, Ashlyn Borden of Take Stock Sarasota! In this episode of Mentors & Milestones, we hear about Ashlyn’s experience in Take Stock as a student and how her time with Take Stock inspired the alum to give back to the next generation of students as a teacher and …
Generational differences in the workplace and mentoring Read More »