January 31, 2012

Breakthrough 9th Graders Volunteer at Urban Roots

Breakthrough students tend a garden row at Urban Roots.

On a recent Saturday, 30 Breakthrough 9th graders enjoyed a morning of service at Austin non-profit Urban Roots.  (more…)

January 27, 2012

Breakthrough Welcomes Hector Ruiz and Felicia Keeney to its Board of Directors

Dr. Hector Ruiz at Breakthrough's 2011 Road to College Event.

Dr. Hector Ruiz and Felicia Keeney have joined the Board of Directors of Breakthrough Austin.  (more…)

December 29, 2011

Student Applications Due Feb 1

Breakthrough is currently accepting student applications for 2012! The program seeks 6th grade applicants from Austin ISD and 5th grade applicants from Manor ISD who are academically motivated and willing to work hard toward the goal of becoming first-generation college graduates. Applications are accepted now through February 1, 2012. To learn more about applying to Breakthrough and to download the application, visit the student section of our website, drop by our offices, or contact Cristian Villalobos at 512.692.9444 ext 20 / cristian@breakthroughaustin.org. A community information session will also be held at the following time at the Breakthrough office:

Student Admissions Info Session
January 12
6:30 – 7:30 pm
1050 East 11th Street, Suite 350
Austin, Texas 78702

To attend the January 12 Student Admissions Info Session, RSVP by emailing cristian@breakthroughaustin.org.

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