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CARRIE FROM BREAKTHROUGH PITTSBURGH.
ASHLEY FROM BREAKTHROUGH HOUSTON.
CONNECTED IN PITTSBURGH. ❤️

Two cities.
Two teams.
One mission.

Carrie and Ashley connected at the CMU CBO Fly-In Program and reminded us that Breakthrough is bigger than any one campus or community.

We’re building pathways.
We’re building relationships.
We’re building futures.

ONE BREAKTHROUGH FAMILY.
From Pittsburgh to Houston and beyond. 💫

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Some partnerships don’t just last. They grow roots. 🌳

Last week, our friends at Breakthrough Houston joined members of our 6th grade, leadership, and Admissions teams to talk about students, opportunities, and strengthening the pathway between our communities.

The connection runs deep. From longtime Chinquapin leaders continuing their work at Breakthrough, to Burrs becoming Breakthrough students, Teaching Fellows, and staff, to former Fellows returning to Chinquapin as educators, our communities have been connected for decades.

Students become mentors. Mentors become educators. Educators open doors for the students coming behind them. That’s what it means to be #RootedAtChinquapin. 🌳

Ready to find your next opportunity? Join us at the Chinquapin Opportunities Fair this Saturday!

#WeAreChinquapin #CommunityPartnerships #CollegeBound #BreakthroughHouston

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Houston nights out just got more fun! 🎯

We laughed, competed, and had the best time taking on the challenges at BRKTHROUGH.

Check out the 🔗in BIO “Your Next Adventure”

Save this for your next date night or group outing!

#HoustonThingsToDo #HoustonDateNight #BRKTHROUGH #ThingsToDoInHouston #CapCut

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This August was full of moments worth celebrating across the Breakthrough network. 👏🏾👏🏼👏🏽👏🏿

A few highlights:

@breakthroughhouston had the honor of hosting @americorps Chief of Staff Mark Lloyd, @AmeriCorps VISTA Director Brendan Murphy, and @onestarfoundation Vice President of Service & Volunteerism Jaclyn Kolar at our program site at The Awty International School.

@breakthroughatl Atlanta students wrapped up the summer with a year-end service project supporting individuals experiencing homelessness in the Metro Atlanta community, making an impact that reaches far beyond the classroom.

@breakthroughsv Valley welcomed author Martha Niño from @themarthaninofoundation to speak with our 9th-grade students. Martha shared insights from her journey, offered words of wisdom, and personally signed each student’s book, a reminder of the power of seeing your own culture and experiences reflected in literature.

@breakthrough_sacramento hosted this year’s solar car race, and the students’ builds were incredible.

So much connection and community across the network this month. Onward to what’s next!

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The @GHPartnership has launched the first pilot phase of Ready Set Next, a new career navigation tool connecting Houstonians with personalized career pathways, education, training and community resources.

Through November, the pilot will serve approximately 1,000 students and adults through 23 education, workforce and community partners across the Houston region.

⭐Learn more at ReadySetNext.com

#houston #htx #hou #workforce

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Learning doesn’t stop when the school year ends. 💙

Through partnerships with incredible organizations across Houston and beyond, Mission Success helps students explore new opportunities, discover their passions, and build the skills they need for future success.

This summer, our students made the most of every opportunity:
🎓 Leandro, Class of 2026, prepared for college by attending the Marvy Finger Foundation’s college registration workshop before starting his next chapter this fall.
📚 Ruben kicked off his first Breakthrough Houston summer program at Awty, while Armando and Everardo returned for another summer of academic growth.
✍️ Ben strengthened his love of storytelling at Creative Writing Camp.
🗽 Carlos joined fellow SEA students on the Changemakers Tour, traveling to New York City and Washington, D.C., where he visited iconic landmarks, experienced Hamilton live, and met with government officials and lawmakers.

Every experience opens a new door, helping our students dream bigger, grow stronger, and prepare to lead with confidence. We’re proud to celebrate their curiosity, determination, and commitment to learning!

#StudentSuccess #SummerLearning #EducationMatters #CollegeReady #FutureLeaders

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✨ This past weekend, @breakthroughhouston invited DiscoverU to be part of their Annual Junior Symposium Presentations!

We had the opportunity to celebrate students like Melissa, Sofia, and Zora, who made the most of their summers by participating in incredible learning experiences with support from DiscoverU.

🌟 **Melissa** attended **Salon Camp** @thelooksalonhouston **Wonderworks** @wonderworks_hou
💻 **Sofia** participated in **Learn2Earn Tech Talk** with @compudopt and the **Bank of Dallas** program with @dallasfed
🌎 **Zora** took part in @thewoodsproject and @experimentabroad

Through DiscoverU, these students received support with finding programs, completing applications, securing financial aid, and navigating travel logistics - making opportunities like these possible.

A huge thank you to @breakthroughhouston for inviting us to celebrate the accomplishments of their students and share how DiscoverU can continue supporting them on their educational journeys.

🎉 DiscoverU is now open to all Houston high school students! If you're ready to explore exciting summer opportunities, we're here to help every step of the way.

📲 Visit the DiscoverU Student Portal or send us a DM to learn more!

#DiscoverU #BreakthroughHouston #StudentSuccess #HoustonStudents #SummerPrograms #ExperientialLearning #FutureReady

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🚪✨ A day of learning, leadership, and inspiration at City Hall!

We had an amazing time welcoming Breakthrough Houston students for Career Day, where they explored City Hall, learned about careers in public service, and heard from Council Member Joe Panzerella about making an impact in the community. 🏛️💙

Here’s to inspiring the next generation of Houston leaders! 🌟

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Meet the Teacher Culture Night is Today! Summer Program at the Connect Community begins June 15th. Student arrival starts from 7:50-8:10AM.

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We’re excited to share a new partnership opportunity for TSI alumni (rising 10th & 11th graders)!

Breakthrough Houston is generously opening applications for its College Bound Program to The Summer Institute alumni, an opportunity typically reserved for Breakthrough Houston alumni.

Through this partnership, TSI alumni can participate in both:
• The Summer Institute Alumni Program (June 15–July 10)
• Breakthrough Houston’s College Bound Program (select Saturdays during the school year)

This is an incredible opportunity for students seeking intensive college preparation, career exploration, mentorship, and academic support. We encourage all eligible alumni to apply using the link in our bio.

Want to learn more? You’re invited to attend a virtual informational session with Mia Walker, TSI Program Director, and Rachel Soderstrom, College Bound Program Director at Breakthrough Houston, on Monday, May 18 at 6pm.
This meeting link can also be found in our bio.

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Our Houston office recently doubled as a National Volunteer Month hub. Check out how 200 Constellation and legacy Calpine employees came together to support the local community in more ways than one.
@honor_flight_houston
@breakthroughhouston
@tejanocenteronline

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Spring has sprung across the Breakthrough Collaborative network, as our affiliates created opportunities that helped students prepare for what comes next.

Highlights from across the network include:

🧡 Breakthrough Silicon Valley hosted its Resume Review and Mock Interview event, helping students build confidence, strengthen resumes, and explore career paths. The event was also featured on Telemundo 48 Área de la Bahía.

💙 Breakthrough Fort Worth organized a college visit to the University of Arkansas, including a campus tour, student panel, and admissions insights.

🧡 Breakthrough Houston: A group of 10 Teaching Fellows, Scholars, and staff attended LEE’s Take Action Summit, connecting with young leaders from across the country and gaining tools to grow as civic leaders and advocates.

Stay tuned for more from across the network, and join our email community to stay connected. Way to go, Breakthrough affiliates! #breakthroughtogether

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