September 15th- October 15th, we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! The National Museum of American Latino offers virtual exhibits and resources throughout the month that will highlight the careers and contributions on Hispanic figures of throughout history.

Did you know that Hispanic-Serving Institutions exists?

Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI for short) are colleges or universities that have an enrollment of at least a total 25% of the student body that are Hispanic and Latino. Click here to see a full list of colleges and universities that are considered HSIs.

KIPP Capital Region Highlight!

Forty Seniors at KIPP Troy Prep High School received brand new laptops for the new school year! They will be able to keep them and use them for applying to different colleges/career programs! We can't wait to see their future success! Click here for video with Spectrum News.

Information for High School Students

The Gates Scholarship (TGS) is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding, minority, high school seniors from low-income households. Each year, the scholarship is awarded to exceptional student leaders, with the intent of helping them realize their maximum potential. For more information to apply, click here. The application is due September 15th.

Paid Youth Program Opportunities

Mission Accomplished is offering two free career mentorship programs that offer stipends up to $1,400. Students who are interested in fashion, cosmetology, construction, and interior design should apply. This is offered to students ages 16-18. Apply to one of the applications linked below:

Fashion and Beauty Application

Construction and Design Application

Information for Post-Secondary Students

(College, Career, & Beyond)

FirstGenU helps current first-gen college students develop essential career search skills on an entirely self-paced program.

The deadline to register is Tuesday, September 26th at 11:59pm EST!

Click here to sign up!

Every year, Microsoft releases an early student program called Microsoft Explore. Microsoft Explore is considered a 12 week internship that usually takes place in the Summer. These are tailored for first and second years who are interested in a career in tech, and value the opportunity to explore different roles and functions of the product development lifecycle. Here are the list of requirements and all the other important information:

First Years and Second Years ONLY
Enrolled in a college/university program in US, Canada, or Mexico
Interested in a technical major (i.e. Computer Science, Computer Engineering)
Must have completed an Intro to Computer Science course and one semester of Calculus
Here is CS50's Intro to Computer Science course for free: Course Link

When Can I apply?

First Years (Freshmen): Applications open on November 6th, 2023.
Second Years (Sophomore): Applications open on September 25th, 2023.

Click here for the internship information

Alumni Spotlight

Some of our Alumni are starting to their post-secondary journey!

Let's give them a shout-out and wish them the best!

Alumni Name: Raheim Oats '23

KIPP Capital Region School: KIPP Troy Prep High School

College: Buffalo State

Major: Theatre

Alumni Name: Divinti Rieffannacht '23

KIPP Capital Region School: KIPP Troy Prep High School

College: The College of Saint Rose

Major: Biology

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KIPP Forward Resources

Scholarship Resources: Students looking at scholarship opportunities should take a look at our resource list of national, and local scholarships (Updated as needed). Click here to see the list of scholarships!

Career Resources: If you are seeking resources to assist with your career search, click here to see the support systems offered to our Alumni!

Mental Health Resources: To access free mental health and well-being services via Ayana Therapy and Talkspace, click here. Spaces are limited, so take advantage of this opportunity now!

Your KIPP Forward Team

KIPP Forward helps alumni tackle academic, social, and financial challenges they might encounter while pursuing their dreams. Come meet the KIPP Forward team!

Debra Garrett

Manager of Postsecondary Support & Strategic Partnerships

Debra.Garrett@KIPPCapital.org

518-986-5576

Myles Clendenin

Manager of Post-Secondary Support & Persistence

Myles.Clendenin@KIPPCapital.org

518-986-7064

Dr. Brooke Paradise, Ed. D

Director of Post-Secondary Opportunities

Brooke.Paradise@KIPPCapital.org

518-491-9106

Join our Team & Family!

KIPP Capital Region is hiring for various positions!

If you are interested in applying, click here to look at our job openings.

Our Mission: Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose- college, career, and beyond- so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.

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