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Alumni Spotlight: James Carter
"I think often of the quote that says 'talent is equally dispersed but opportunity is not' and I think opportunity to achieve as much as I've been able to is in part because of the support and advocacy I've received from Breakthrough over the last 15 or so years." -...
Breakthrough Internship Network Creates Talent Pipeline, Fosters Social Responsibility Among Austin-Area Employers
Breakthrough Central Texas Partners with Austin Business Community to Strengthen And Diversify Local Workforce FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 16, 2023 AUSTIN, TX – Breakthrough Central Texas, a leading Austin-area nonprofit creating paths to college for students who...
20th Anniversary Spotlight: Barry Aidman
During our 20th Anniversary Celebration, our speakers took us through a 20 year journey through their own perspectives. Follow along as we go down memory lane! "My name is Barry Aidman and I had the good fortune to follow Jessica as Executive of Breakthrough...
20th Anniversary Spotlight: Renata
During our 20th Anniversary Celebration, our speakers took us through a 20 year journey through their own perspectives. Follow along as we go down memory lane! "Meanwhile, as students like Arianna pursued their college degrees, Breakthrough began to plot how...
Breakthrough Central Texas and TXST Partner to Help First-Gen Students Succeed
Mackenzie, Class of 2022, Breakthrough Alumni During the Fall 2022 semester at Texas State University, over 2,000 first-generation college students are enrolled in University Seminar to assist in their transition to the college experience and environment. Of these, 19...
Breakthrough Receives $30,000 from Bank of America to Equip & Empower First-Generation College Aspirants
With the constantly changing economic and health landscapes, charitable grants and fundraising are critical to supporting nonprofits like Breakthrough Central Texas. That is why Bank of America recognizes the need to empower students to become the first in their...