Take Stock Duval Alum Alexis Gant has Ambition to Thrive

Apr 17, 2024

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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On edge for Study Edge

Apr 10, 2024

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 …

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The Value of Volunteerism

Apr 3, 2024

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 …

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Exploring Career Technical Education

Mar 27, 2024

There are multiple ways to get to career success. For some students, that pathway is through Career Technical Education.  Career Technical Education (CTE) offers students organized hands-on educational activities and resources, building pathways connecting education and the workforce. We talked with Deborah Martin, Policy Analyst for the Florida College Access Network (FCAN), about the differences between …

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Exploring Career Technical Education

There are multiple ways to get to career success. For some students, that pathway is through Career Technical Education.  Career Technical Education (CTE) offers students organized hands-on educational activities and...Read More
Take Stock in College team members with students and staff from Florida International University

Shape Your Future

Hey Scholars! As the semester progresses, I encourage everyone to find some time to sit, breathe, and brainstorm. You may ask, “What is so important that I have to sit down and write it out?”  The road map for your success story! There is a unique power in...Read More

All Signs Lead to Career Success

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...Read More

Take Stock in Children Announces 2024 Cohort of Leaders For Life Fellows

Take Stock in Children of Florida, in partnership with the Asofsky Family Foundation, named their Class of 2024 Leaders for Life Fellows:Leydializ Aviles, Orange CountyChloe Long, Flagler CountyJun Pan, St....Read More

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