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One of the commitments for our communitywide Bexar County Future Ready Bexar County Plan is to grow multiple pathways to postsecondary engagement and success in areas such as dual credit, early college high schools, and more. Learn more at futurereadysa.org

Young artists ages 13-19 attending a Bexar Co school are invited to submit an original design to be considered for our 2025 Fiesta Medal. Submit your design here: bit.ly/2025Design Please note that we will not be accepting designs made with AI. First prize receives $500!

Last week Culturingua’s Virtual Exchange 2024 Youth Leader, Alma Dominguez spoke on an incredible youth panel organized by UP Partnership to share about her experience as a first generation student, her summer experience at Yale University;

Our Future Ready Joint Leadership Table was on fire last week! Thank you to the committed folks who showed up ready to get to work to talk sharing power with young people & how to ensure our young people graduate ready for the future. #FutureReadySA

UP Partnership will be closed for winter break from December 23, 2024, through January 1, 2025. We look forward to reconnecting in the new year, refreshed and ready to continue our collective efforts to ensure all young people in Bexar County are #futureready.

Future Ready Partner Highlight: Did you know that 58% of those involved in Chrysalis Ministries' programing either acquired a job or received a pay increase from their current employer?

About 180 students who participated in Restore Education's graduation program successfully completed their GED, workforce training, or both. We love to see our #FutureReady partners create more pathways towards economic mobility! #FutureReadyHighlight

We've fixed our link issue for the Fiesta Medal submissions! The new deadline for youth to submit their designs is Wednesday, Jan. 22 at 11:59 p.m. Good luck to all artists who submit! Access the direct link to submit your design here: forms.office.com/Pages/Response…

Our inaugural Future Ready Bexar County Annual Report highlights the impactful contributions of Future Ready Partners, developed with Future Ready Anchor Partners, to align efforts toward supporting 100,000 students. Read the report now: bit.ly/2024FRSA

Read our Annual Report now: bit.ly/2024FRSA In our inaugural Future Ready Bexar County Annual Report, you'll find partner spotlights of impactful community efforts that go towards support 100,000 students right here in #satx! Check out the report now.

Happy #BlackHistoryMonth! This month, we'll be observing the contributions of our partners to improve the quality of life for Black and BIPOC youth throughout our community. Stay tuned for the upcoming partner spotlights. How are you celebrating #BHM?

This #FutureReadyFriday, we are UPlifting all of the amazing #FutureReadySA work being done to ensure that our young people have the healing supports they need to succeed! Great example by San Antonio ISD implementing peace rooms here: l8r.it/N3Gh

Thanks to KENS 5 for interviewing #FutureReadySA youth on the Youth-led Mayoral Candidate Forum. Have you registered for tomorrow's event, yet? Watch the news clip here: l8r.it/OYdu

At the end of last week, we held multiple convening spaces moving forward Future Ready work in our focus areas of Healing, Access, Voice and Systems Supports. Shout out to the partners who actively shared their brilliance in our EBBSA & MBKSA spaces! #FutureReadySA

Over spring break, @thesaep hosted a camp, giving local 8th grade students a valuable head start on their college journeys. Learn more about the camp and an upcoming opportunity on April 26 at: bit.ly/saep-camps! #FutureReadySA #Access #PostsecondarySuccess

ICYMI — our Fiesta Medal was designed by Sophia, a talented student from Theodore Roosevelt HS & member of YOSA! She stopped by our office to pick up the medal she brought to life. Vote for her design on @sabizjournal at l8r.it/gGMJ #FutureReadySA

On April 4, Future Ready partner @castschools hosted its annual Youth Rally at @thedoseum! As the lead Anchor Partner championing #YouthVoice, this rally gave students a powerful platform to grow as leaders, build confidence, & prepare for college, career, & life. #FutureReadySA

Recently, Excel Academy members gathered at Wonder Chamber for a Spring Social—an evening filled with connection, laughter, & shared purpose. Our partners leadership is shaping the future of youth development in Bexar County. #FutureReadySA #ExcelAcademy #RelationshipsAreTheWork

Congratulations to all #FutureReadySA Partners selected for the @sahispaniccc 2025 Alexander Briseño Leadership Development Program—including our very own Communications Manager Carrie Ballard-Bañuelos! Read more at: bit.ly/4cHnlk5 #ABLDP #SAHCC

Check out these events this week! Tomorrow (May 13), #FutureReadaySA partners are hosting a Mayoral & City Council Run-off Forum on Early Childhood and Youth. Register here: l8r.it/cOMU This week is @the_saep cafécollege SA #DestinationCollegeWeek!