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Adrian Hernandez, CAST STEM ‘23 initially attended college to pursue Mortuary Science while working part-time at the Majestic & Empire Theater and The Espee. Through his work experience, he discovered a […]

Wednesday morning, as a sea of 8th grade students fanned out across a UTSA ballroom, social studies Manuel Vega looked across the room and pronounced: “the future of our city

At CAST Schools, we believe social capital shouldn’t be something  young people stumble into by accident of birth or zip code. It should be designed — intentionally, equitably, and with

Labiba Tatana, CAST Med ‘25 has been thriving through her first year at the University of Texas at San Antonio. Labiba is majoring in neuroscience with a concentration in pre-medical

In May of 2025, Isis Jimenez, ALA ‘25, was awarded as a recipient of the CAST Schools Network College Assistance Program. Since then, Isis has continued her education at San

The first time I met Jennifer Maestas was in 2019, at a coffee shop that has since closed. It was prior to COVID and CAST Schools was a tiny startup

“Take every opportunity you can—internships, clubs, certifications, mentorships. Even the small experiences can open doors later,” shared Mary Naw, CAST STEM ‘22. As a CAST STEM student, Mary participated in

As we enter 2026, I am reflecting upon how we closed out 2025. “Not one single person was on their own in a business, it was always a partner connecting

As we close out the year 2026, we are asking our industry partners, our staff, our leaders, our alumni, and our students the question: “what makes a good school?”  As