Jun 3, 2022
We are pleased to welcome Irma Brand, Munira Fareed, Michael Ramirez and Jabrell Scott to Breakthrough’s Board of Trustees! These community members bring a wealth of knowledge to our organization. Read more about our newest board trustees below. Irma Brand Irma...
May 13, 2022
Breakthrough Central Texas Announces Partnership with EcoRise to provide sustainable intelligence curriculum for Middle School Summer Academy EcoRise is a nonprofit whose mission is to mobilize a new generation of leaders to design healthy, just, and thriving...
Apr 20, 2022
Apr 14, 2022
Promotion Spotlight: Amely Vela Amely Vela Associate Director of Programs As a first-generation college graduate, Amely is a proud Breakthrough Alumna and proud graduate of Texas A&M University, where she holds a Bachelor’s degree in Nutritional Science. In...
Apr 13, 2022
Mar 25, 2022
By David M. Porter IV Program Coordinator, Breakthrough Central Texas 2021 has been a year for the record books. Although we may look back in years to come on both the good and the bad, my hope is that we will remember a year where change was championed to establish...
Mar 25, 2022
In 2000, Jessica Slade, a teacher with a master’s degree in Education Administration from the University of Texas, recognized a need in Central Texas schools. “Austin was becoming a beacon for economic development,” says Slade, “but it was striking to me that students...
Feb 18, 2022
2022 Student Recruitment is in full swing! As you know Breakthrough is an exciting and challenging journey that starts the summer before sixth grade and continues through high school and college. Each spring, students in surrounding districts are invited to apply for...
Nov 5, 2021
What an incredible evening! Last night, the Breakthrough community came together for the 2021 Breakthrough Benefit Concert, presented by AMD, at 3TEN ACL Live. Amidst the music and celebration, we were honored to have Jeremiah Thompson, our guest speaker, share...
Oct 25, 2021
“I feel honored to be a part of this community. From middle school to graduating college with a degree in mechanical engineering from Texas A&M University, to beginning my career at Tesla, it would not have been possible if it wasn’t for Breakthrough....
