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 …
Over the past several years, the Ed Fund and Students Rising Above (SRA) have informally collaborated to ensure students in West Contra Costa Unified gain access to higher education. SRA has participated in the Ed Fund’s annual Getting Ready for …
One important element of helping our students become career-ready is to help them build professional development and gain work experience. We’re thrilled to support our students in securing internships that are connected to their personal and professional interests, and …
By Kathy Wilson, Students Rising Above Donor and Guest SRA Blog Author Our mission here at Students Rising Above is to ensure access to equitable opportunities, allowing our students to reach their full potential regardless of their socioeconomic background and …
Students Rising Above is on the move this summer! In addition to students studying abroad in countries like Spain, Hong Kong, Morocco, and Italy, others have landed summer internships in various industries, including: tech, law, education, and healthcare. SRA …
On Saturday, July 14, we held our Fifth Annual Mock Career Fair. This is one of our more in-depth workshops, hand tailored for our rising college juniors, seniors, and alumni. SRA students and alumni enjoyed a full day of networking …