Take Stock Seminole recently held a special event to show our deep gratitude for the amazing mentors who make a difference in the lives of their students—the Thanks 4 Giving Mentor Appreciation Happy Hour. This event was an opportunity to thank mentors not only for their dedication but for their invaluable guidance and encouragement that …
Take Stock in Seminole Honors Cheryl Blakeney as Mentor of the Year Read More »
Photo: Take Stock Manatee mentor Jim Gallogly celebrates his Take Stock in Children mentee’s high school graduation. November is National Scholarship Month. Take Stock Manatee’s goal is to raise $100,000 during the month, all of which will directly support scholarships for students like Jim Gallogly’s mentee. When Lake Club’s Jim Gallogly, a former healthcare executive, …
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In Florida, twenty-seven percent of college students are considered first-generation, according to a national postsecondary survey by the National Center for Education Statistics. Many First-Gen are unaware that as trailblazers, they are navigating higher education without the same support or knowledge compared to continuous-generation students. Fortunately, there are several community organizations throughout Florida leading education …
Florida’s First-Gen and Fearless College Students Reach for the Stars Read More »
Photo: Karla of Take Stock in Children of Lake & Sumter Counties is a 2023 recipient of the Take Stock-Suncoast Housing Scholarship Award Ft. Lauderdale, FL – November 8, 2024 – Take Stock in Children is thrilled to announce a generous $60,000 grant from the Suncoast Credit Union Foundation. This funding will directly support Take …
Take Stock in Children Receives $60,000 Grant from Suncoast Credit Union Foundation Read More »
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 »
Take Stock Nation celebrates First-Generation College Student Week (November 4-8)! Some of our Take Stock staff and Take Stock in College and Career team are first-generation college students and took a moment to share what they did while in college. Your journey to academic and career success can come with a few bumps along the …
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The Florida State College at Jacksonville men’s basketball team is proud to announce their new partnership with Take Stock in Children (TSIC) of Florida. Goodwill Industries of North Florida, Inc. is the lead agency for the Duval program and has since expanded into Putnam and Suwannee Counties. Currently, the Take Stock program at Goodwill Industries …
Calling all Take Stock in College and Career scholars! Did you know your path to career success starts right now? Well, we’ve got you – where you are, with a dream in your heart and the ambition to get there. This new episode’s special guest and Take Stock’s own, Madeline Pumariega, President of Miami-Dade College, is …
The “Florida’s Future Billions” report conducted by Helios Education Foundation, which supports higher education for low-income or underrepresented communities, conducted the study. The analysis found that just a 10% increase in students for Florida’s postsecondary education system would account for a $8.38 billion increase in economic output for the state. “Florida has one of the strongest …
News via WLRN Public Media Four seniors at Key West High School participated in the American Exchange Project (AEP) this year, all of which were part of the Monroe County Education Foundation’s Take Stock in Children program. The exchange’s goal is to connect young people in a divided country by sending AEP participants to places that are …
When’s the best time to prepare for your career in college? According to our guest, Lesa Shouse, Director of Campus Career Services at USF St. Petersburg, you can start as soon as you begin your college journey. We discuss career trends, how students can develop confidence for networking, and much more. Take out your notes and …
Building Your Career While in College: Interview with Lesa Shouse of USF St. Petersburg Read More »
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