A STEP AHEAD October 2018
News and Updates for Friends of Building STEPS
GET INVOLVED
GIVING TUESDAY ABOUT GIVING TIME
Please join us in helping our high school seniors hone their introduction and interviewing skills. This two-hour speed networking activity is intentional, fast paced and highly effective. Your time and feedback provide students with invaluable skills-the confidence and know how to best present themselves . Learn more>>
PROGRAMMING NEWS
BUILDING STEPS EXPANDS NETWORK SCHOOLS
We are pleased to welcome the following schools to our network: ACCE, Augusta Fells, New Era, Reginald F. Lewis and Renaissance Academy. This year, 114 juniors from 15 Baltimore City public high schools started our multi-year programming!

NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT
With a grant from Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund, Building STEPS is partnering with Junior Achievement, M&T Bank and Cash Campaign of MD to bring financial wellness education and access to safe transactional banking to our high school students. Responsible banking supports our students' college and career success.
CLASS NOTES
SHEYNA'S SCOOP REACHES OUR COLLEGE STUDENTS
Supporting our mission of college and career success, our Associate Program Director, College Success, visits students on-campus and sends tips and information for college success. For a taste of her scoop, click here>>

Congratulations to Anthony Watters, Jr. on receiving the Elevation Award from Baltimore Corp. for his Drink More Watters initiative . This $10,000 grant recognizes community leaders with real community solutions.