Experience Breakthrough
BREAKTHROUGH BEHIND THE SCENES
Breakthrough Behind the Scenes is a quarterly series of conversations, hosted at our East Austin headquarters, where we pull back the curtain on our mission, featuring a different topic each quarter. You will learn about our innovative, long-term approach to creating first-generation college graduates, meet alumni and program leadership, and hear about ways to make a difference for our Breakthrough students and community.
MAY BEHIND THE SCENES
Date: Friday, May 2, 2025
Time: 9 AM – 10:30 AM
Location: Breakthrough Office, 3100 E 5th St. Suite 375, Austin, TX 78702
This quarter’s special topic: Join us for our Breakthrough Behind the Scenes series with a conversation with Breakthrough Executive Director Michael Griffith. Learn more about the state of the organization, our new strategic plan, how we continue to innovate to meet the needs of our students and families, and ways you can get involved in 2025.
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OBSERVE OUR PROGRAM
MIDDLE SCHOOL SUMMER ACADEMY VISITOR DAYS
The six-week, academically intensive summer program for middle school students is the cornerstone of Breakthrough’s program. During Visitors Days, community members are invited to observe our program in action, take a tour, and meet Breakthrough students and teaching fellows.
Thursday, June 26 from 8:30–10:00 a.m. at UT Austin
Tuesday, July 15 from 8:30–10:00 a.m. at St. Andrew’s
Thursday, July 17 from 8:30–10:00 a.m. at Del Valle
ENGAGE WITH OUR STUDENTS
HIGH SCHOOL EMERGING LEADERS
The Emerging Leaders program will help our 10th grade students develop life skills that are essential to their success in college and beyond. This year, students will take on the role of college recruiters and give their best pitch to persuade prospective students (community volunteers) to attend their campus. Students will demonstrate their college knowledge, leadership, and communication skills covered over our two-week program in a concise, refined presentation to adult volunteers and partners. Volunteers will have the opportunity to share meaningful feedback and vote for their top pitches..
Thursday, June 12, 11:30–1:30 p.m. at Del Valle
Wednesday, July 2, 11:30–1:30 p.m. at UT Austin
Wednesday, July 23, 11:30–1:30 p.m. at Manor
BREAKTHROUGH INTERNSHIP NETWORK PRESENTATIONS OF LEARNING
The Breakthrough Internship Network is a collaborative internship program for Breakthrough and students to gain invaluable professional experience through paid internships at businesses in the Austin area. At the conclusion of these internships, students will give presentations on what the experience taught them to a panel of volunteers.