According to MENTOR National, students with a mentor are 55% more likely to enroll in college and are 130% more likely to hold leadership positions. Mentors help guide students through challenging moments with consistent support and invaluable advice. Alongside receiving …
Meet E’Quacy Parker, Cal Poly Pomona graduate and Systems Engineer with technology and innovation leader, Raytheon Company, specializing in defense, security and civil markets throughout the world. As a first-gen college graduate, E’Quacy is committed to pursuing a career in …
At our Interview Career Development Workshop on December 22nd, over 100 students learned how to successfully prepare for job interviews and tackle tough interview questions. Volunteers, staff, and alumni coached students on interview preparation, provided students with feedback on their …
Our hearts are with all those impacted by Camp Fire in Butte County and Woolsey & Hill Fires in Southern California. Now is the time for our community to come together in support of those who need it. See ways …
Finding My Inner Maharlika: A Filipina’s Journey from Displacement to Sense of Self By Edylwise Romero, SRA Student and Carleton College Senior My name is Edylwise Romero. I’m a senior at Carleton College majoring in Psychology and minoring in Cross-Cultural …
Students Rising Above is in its 20th year of investing in Bay Area youth like David Padilla. Intelligent, resilient, and determined to make change in his community, David Padilla is breaking social and economic cycles of poverty. Read on for …
By Lauren Brener, Internship Program Manager, Students Rising Above This summer, Students Rising Above students pursued internships with leading Bay Area companies, including Autodesk, Cisco, Facebook, Google, Kaiser Permanente, among others. These incredible internship opportunities are made possible by our …
By Robin Levi, SRA Advisor and College Outreach Manager It’s Fly-In season! Just last week, SRA high school seniors started flying around the country to visit colleges they dream of attending next year. As Fall continues, many more SRA students …
“We all have responsibility to improve our communities. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for.” – Stevon Cook September 25, 2018 marks an exciting day for Students Rising Above! Stevon Cook, SRA alum, board member and CEO of …
Long-Time SRA Supporter and Board Member Shares The Importance of Giving Back and Investing In The Future of First-Generation Youth By Kalvin Wang, UC Berkeley Rising Junior and Students Rising Above Summer Intern The summer is coming to an end …