Lee County announces Rhonda Dahlin as their Take Stock Mentor of the Year

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The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools, Inc. hosted its Take Stock in Children Mentor Appreciation ceremony this month, celebrating the incredible individuals who dedicate their time and energy to guiding and inspiring Lee County students. “We are deeply grateful for the mentors who make a lasting impact, fostering personal growth and academic success and …

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In Memoriam: Take Stock Brevard alum remembers mentor Esther Sherman

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Every January, Take Stock in Children celebrates National Mentoring Month, acknowledging the life-changing impact that our network of volunteer mentors have on the students in our program statewide. We wanted to share a special moment from Alycia Corpiel, a Take Stock Brevard alum (2007), who made a post in memorial of the program grad’s former …

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Take Stock’s Leaders 4 Life program announces 12 finalists

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Congratulations to our 12 finalists for the Leaders 4 Life Fellowship! In proud partnership with the Asofsky Family Foundation, 12 seniors from Take Stock programs throughout the state were recognized for their exceptional academics and leadership skills. The students were celebrated in big ways by their respective Take Stock programs, and we’re just sharing some …

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“The greatest gift you can give someone is your time…”

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Take Stock mentors are back to work helping our students prepare for college, career, and life! Here’s some encouragement from the Take Stock Orange County program at Valencia College Horizon Scholars mentor, Lindsay Regruit! “I’ve been Sebastian’s mentor since he was a freshman! He is a senior now, and it’s hard to believe the time …

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Developing a Career Portfolio feat. Take Stock in College and Career Scholars Vanessa Lopez and Destiny Lobatto

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What is a career portfolio, and how can you develop one while in college? We talked with Vanessa Lopez and Destiny Lobatto, two Take Stock in College and Career scholars, about their career goals and how developing a career portfolio is helping them reach them.  Vanessa Lopez attends Florida Gulf Coast University, and Destiny Lobatto …

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The Key to College: How Bright Futures Scholarships Open Doors for Florida Students

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We’re honored to have John F. Davis, Secretary of the Florida Lottery, join us on the Mentors & Milestones Podcast to discuss the Bright Futures Scholarship program! We discussed the importance of scholarships and mentoring in the lives of Florida students, much like Secretary Davis at one point. Parents and mentors—don’t miss this episode on how to …

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Take Stock Polk County student sets sights on Brown University as a QuestBridge Scholar

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Congratulations are in order for Take Stock Polk County student Eshan A.! Pictured on the left, Eshan is one of 2,627 Finalists who matched this year and have earned full four-year scholarships awarded by QuestBridge‘s 52 college partners! Polk County Public Schools shared, “Two seniors from IB Bartow have been awarded scholarships through the prestigious …

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Take Stock alum and former board chair Jared Torres named 2024 News Service of Florida Impact Awards Honoree

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This year’s News Service of Florida Impact Awardees are setting examples of how Floridians care for one another. Their service spans the Sunshine State, from policy that changes lives at the Tallahassee statehouse to advocacy on behalf of families with autism, at-risk youth in the foster-care system and Hispanic entrepreneurship. These honorees also show the …

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