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Whether you're pursuing a college degree, training in a trade, or preparing to enter the workforce, GRAD advisors are here to help with any questions or steps in the process of reaching your goals.
No appointment is needed and walk-ins are welcome. We have multiple locations to serve you. For all locations and hours of service, visit gradcafe.org or download the flyer here.
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College & Scholarship Essays
Perfecting the Essay
Thursday, August 25, 2022
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Are you preparing for those college & scholarship essays?
Your essay will share your values and qualities and planning ahead and having an essay ready will bring tremendous relief. This workshop will offer guidance on making this task a little easier for you.
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Semana Binacional de Educación 2022
martes 23 de agosto a viernes 26 de agosto
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Semana binacional de educación, una iniciativa del Consulado General de México, es para proporcionar información y recursos para las personas que buscan oportunidades de educación. El folleto adjunto proporciona programas programados para informarle sobre las opciones. |
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Aspiring Young Adults
A Mentorship Program
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Are you 18 years of age or older, not in school or not working and re-thinking your job or career goals?
Take the first step! Connect with a GRAD Advisor by completing a short questionnaire.
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Public Service Loan Forgiveness |
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Until October 31, 2022, federal student loan borrowers can get credit for payments that previously didn’t qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) or Temporary Expanded Public Service Loan Forgiveness (TEPSLF).
For a limited time, borrowers may receive credit for past periods of repayment on loans that would otherwise not qualify for PSLF.
Use the PSLF Help Tool to search for a qualifying employer, learn what actions you may need to take to become eligible for PSLF or TEPSLF, and generate the form you need. Learn more at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
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GRADcafé is hiring!
Join our team
As we continue to grow, we seek individuals that enjoy working with youth, young adults, and adults seeking advice and guidance to reach their college and career goals.
Learn more about the Advisor qualifications here.
Send your resume and cover letter to:
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The UNCF Walk for Education is a 5K Walk and a local initiative to raise the critical funds UNCF needs to fulfill their mission of support to member HBCUs and to help students become active participants of society through a high-quality education. It is one of the city’s biggest walks/fundraisers and draws a crowd of nearly 1100 runners, walkers, and bikers.
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Scholarship Opportunities |
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UNCF Scholarships & Internships |
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UNCF manages various scholarship programs and each program has its own eligibility criteria, open/close dates and required documentation. UNCF awards more than $100 million in scholarships annually to students attending more than 1,100 schools across the country, including a prestigious network of 37 HBCUs.
Learn more about scholarships here.
Deadlines with various dates in August, 2022.
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Horatio Alger Career & Technical Scholarship |
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Scholarships are awarded to students who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their lives who wish to pursue a career or technical education at an accredited community college or technical school in the United States.
Deadline: August 31, 2022. Learn more here.
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The Donohue Family SkillPointe Scholarship |
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Scholarships are available to individuals of all backgrounds pursuing vocational training in industries such as construction, communications, energy, healthcare, manufacturing, public service, technology, and transportation.
Deadline: September 1, 2022. Learn more here.
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Bryan Cameron Impact Scholarship |
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The Cameron Impact Scholarship is a four-year, full-tuition, impact-driven undergraduate scholarship awarded annually to 10-15 exceptional high school students who have demonstrated excellence in leadership, community service, extracurricular activities, and academics. Deadline: September 9, 2022. Learn more here.
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ExxonMobil Engineering Scholarship |
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The ExxonMobil Engineering Scholarship Program is intended to assist and encourage outstanding Hispanic college freshmen who plan to pursue a degree in engineering at U. S. post-secondary institutions. Deadline is September 9, 2022. Learn more here.
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The Gates Scholarship (TGS) is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding, minority, high school seniors from low-income households.
Deadline: September 25, 2022. Learn more here.
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Thurgood Marshall College Fund |
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TMCF Scholarships are given to outstanding students, ambitious and qualified, who plan to earn a baccalaureate, graduate or professional degree. Most scholarships are one year, non-renewable unless otherwise indicated.
Learn about open scholarships for the 2023-2024 school year here. Deadline: October 1, 2022.
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Heisman High School Scholarship Program |
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The Heisman High School Scholarship program honors the nation’s most accomplished, community-minded high school male and female senior athletes.
Deadline: October 18, 2022. Learn more here.
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Glass Door Scholarship
For DACA or undocumented students
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Golden Door Scholars is an organization that provides large college scholarships, career and fellowship support, mentorship, and community-building opportunities for undocumented students. The Golden Door Scholarship is open for students attending college in the Fall 2023 semester. Deadline: October 23, 2022. Learn more here.
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Young Women Energized Scholarship |
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The Women’s Energy Network of Houston is pleased to sponsor one-time awards to exemplary high school senior girls from the greater Houston area. Each year, YWE awards ten (10) young women a one-time $10,000 scholarship to pursue a degree in STEM. Deadline: October 22, 2022. Learn more here.
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The Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship |
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The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to students in their final year of high school. Deadline: October 31, 2022.
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Voice of Democracy Essay Contest Scholarship
For 9th-12th grade students
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If you are a democracy-loving high school student interested in a $30,000 college scholarship or a patriotic middle school student interested in winning $5,000, these scholarships may be for you. Deadline: October 31, 2022. Learn more here.
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Need help preparing for the the SAT college entrance exam? Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia's office is offering a two-part workshop to help you prepare in September. Sign up here for a session today!
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Programas de educación para adultos
Adult Education & Literacy Classes
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¿Interesado en aprender inglés o obtener su GED? Tejano Center está ofreciendo programas de educación para adultos este otoño. Obtenga más información descargando el folleto.
Interested in learning English or earning your GED? Tejano Center is offering adult education programs this fall. Learn more by downloading the flyer.
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Early Childhood Education Program |
A community-based free public school in partnership with Harris County Precinct 2, the Leonel Castillo Early Childhood STEM Academy offers a high quality early childhood education program, full day Pre-K3 & Pre-K4, in Houston's Near Northside.
Registration is open for Pre-K3, Pre-K4, and kindergarten for the 2022-2023 school year. Learn more at ryss.org/castillo
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North East STEM Academy Enrolling 6th & 7th Grade |
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NESTEM Academy, located at the beautiful James Driver Park is enrolling 6th and 7th grade now. Walk-in tours are available Monday – Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more information or to schedule a tour, call 713-640-3720.
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Affordable Housing Program |
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To learn more about the program and how the Housing Program can help you develop, finance, and operate affordable housing,
call 713-640-3743. The Housing Program offers education classes for homebuyers. Download the schedule here or click on the image.
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Guaranteed Jobs Program for Young Adults |
Catalyte Talent is looking to fill entry-level positions in construction, warehouse, customer service, with their employer partners.
Catalyte works directly with local employers to launch careers with strong earning and growth potential for young and motivated adults between the age of 18-24 years with a GED or high school diploma. Learn more by clicking on the image to the left.
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Apprenticeship Readiness Program |
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Interested in a career in the building and construction trades? There is a pathway to a career with middle-class America wages, healthcare, and retirement benefits.
Learn more here or download the flyer,
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Free Tax Preparation Services |
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Tax season may be over, but the need for free, quality tax preparation services doesn’t end then. Please share with neighbors that BakerRipley Neighborhood Tax Centers have resumed operations.
No appointment is needed. See flyer to learn more.
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GRADcafé, a member of the Tejano Center for Community Concerns family, is a one-stop-shop offering free services to help you decide on a career, explore education and training options, apply to college, and find the financial aid you need.
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