Internships are a key part of the college-to-career experience. Data shows a majority of employers believe that internship experience is of paramount importance when they consider recent college graduate job candidates. Paired with a strong resume, high-level internships can be …
Students Rising Above Advisor Rose Allen interviewed Darwin Lopez, an SRA SOAR Scholar and student at Merritt College in Oakland, California, who shared seven tips for community college-bound high school students! 1) Find Your Network Make an effort to meet …
We were overjoyed by the outpouring of support from nearly 600 guests, who joined us for an inspiring and festive evening at our 16th Annual Students Rising Above Gala, celebrating 20 Years of Redefining the Future! This year, we were …
Authored by: Jessica Castaneda, SRA Student Ambassador, Class of 2019 Just before starting high school, I saw a movie called “Girl Rising” about girls from different countries overcoming obstacles to get an education. I was shocked that I had never …
Empowering Social and Economic Mobility for Youth Across the Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO, CA – March 6, 2019 – Students Rising Above, Bay Area nonprofit empowering first-generation college students to access higher education and career-ladder opportunities, is excited to announce …
1998: It all started with the belief in the power of education and the desire to support students who were rising above their circumstances. Featuring stories of Bay Area students, Students Rising Above co-founder Wendy Tokuda began offering small …
Students Rising Above is now in Southern California! We are excited to partner with ALL WAYS UP Foundation in Los Angeles to support young scholars in their educational endeavors. ALL WAYS UP has been supporting future leaders and changemakers since …
“Having a mentor like Solomon, provides guidance and hope for my future. He is not only a mentor to me, but also a great friend who I can turn to.” – Eric Luu, UC Riverside freshman January is National Mentoring …
A significant part of the college-to-career journey for SRA students is developing the skills and experience necessary to excel in the professional world upon graduation. SRA provides various trainings and skill-building workshops, as well as professional advising, career exposure and …
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 …