Chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase & Co. Announces $1.3 Million Gift to Re-Engage Opportunity Youth in Houston

As Educate Texas hosted an event last Thursday, January 31, to announce the Bridge to College and Career Success initiative, a Houston based collective focused on re-engaging opportunity youth in higher education and career pathways. The event featured a conversation among Jamie Dimon, Chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis; Dr. Paul Klotman of Baylor College of Medicine; and Florence Shapiro, former Texas State Senator and Communities Foundation of Texas Trustee. We are excited to support the work of Houston non-profits that incorporate youth voice in their efforts to connect them with college and career opportunities. More details about the event can be found in the Houston Chronicle article.

Register for the uAspire Webinar: February 15

Sign up to attend the uAspire webinar: Student Aid Report and Verification on February 15, 1 -2:30 PM CST. This webinar will help you navigate students through the many steps and common challenges of FAFSA follow-up, including Student Aid Report (SAR) review and the confusing, often burdensome, verification process.

Register here by February 13. We only have 20 spots left!

Funding Opportunity for College and Career Readiness Advising
TEA has announced a multi-year grant opportunity for College and Career Readiness (CCR) Advising organizations to innovate and expand programs, especially rural areas, to increase postsecondary preparation, enrollment, and persistence among Texas high school students.

May be awarded $100,000 per school district, for CCR advising at high schools participating in the GEAR UP program.
March 5, 2019 is the deadline to submit application and supporting materials.
More information and grant application materials are on the TEA Beyond Grad website under “Current Opportunities”
The College and Career Readiness Advising Letter of Interest Information Webinar is on February 15, 10 – 11 AM CST. Register here.

Upcoming Events and Professional Development

March 28, 2019 - SAVE THE DATE for the NCAN Spring Training at Communities Foundation of Texas in Dallas

Check the online events page for more details and updates.

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About TxCAN

The Texas College Access Network (TxCAN) connects and supports college access initiatives across Texas, with the goal of increasing college access for all Texas students—especially those from the least advantaged backgrounds. TxCAN is a special initiative of Educate Texas at Communities Foundation of Texas.

Learn more about the TxCAN team here and contact us at txcan@cftexas.org.