Take Stock In Children Partners With Roadtrip Nation To Drive Student Success And Career Exploration
Roadtrip Nation connecting the dots from college to career for TSIC Scholars
MIAMI, Nov. 12, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Getting excited about their futures, today nearly 100 students experienced a one-of-a-kind, career exploration event hosted by Take Stock in Children at Miami Edison High School. Inside its iconic Green RV, Roadtrip Nation brought to life career opportunities for students through live speakers and videos of successful real-world leaders. With a proven 20-year track record of student achievement through education, Take Stock in Children celebrated its partnership with Roadtrip Nation and the organization's signature Experience student curriculum helping TSIC scholars define their personal interests and match those with in-demand careers.
"We are putting our students on the road to college and success in the workforce," said Madeline Pumariega, Take Stock in Children President and CEO. "Roadtrip Nation's engaging career resources and curriculum speaks to our students about dreaming big and provides them with the roadmap and inspiration they need to get there," she concluded.
About Take Stock in Children
Take Stock in Children, a Florida 501(c)3 non-profit organization has been providing volunteer mentors, scholarships and hope to more than 24,000 of Florida's deserving at-risk, low-income students since 1995. Reporting an unparalleled 96 percent annual high school graduation rate and an 87% college enrollment rate, TSIC is Florida's flagship and most successful mentoring and scholarship program. In every Florida county, TSIC scholars in middle and high school pledge to meet regularly with their mentor, maintain academic standards, and remain drug and crime-free on the way to achieving a high school diploma. The reward for fulfilling these commitments is a scholarship to a Florida state college, university or vocational school. To donate, volunteer or learn more about Take Stock in Children, please call 888-322-4673 or visit www.takestockinchildren.org.
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