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

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

“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

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

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

On Friday, I joined other local industry leaders as part of CAST Tech’s annual Legacy Day, providing early feedback on projects the high school seniors

To Terrance Patrick, CAST Tech ‘21,  obtaining his bachelor’s degree at the University of North Texas (UNT) is his biggest accomplishment. An accomplishment fast-tracked due

As we head into a weeklong break for schools, my wish for anyone reading this newsletter is restorative rest, joy and laughter. My appreciation for

This week at their industry advisory committee meeting, three freshmen girls from CAST Tech High School spoke about the school’s first Industry Day for freshmen.

This week I was in the audience as 7 CAST Teach students presented projects they had taken from inception to implementation as part of CAST’s

Across all CAST Schools, students are encouraged to reflect on four powerful questions: What am I great at? What do I love? What does the

Earning his associate degree in mathematics this December from Northwest Vista College and starting a bachelor degree program at UT San Antonio in January 2026,

I like to tag along when we have visitors at our schools, because I am nosy, and always fascinated to hear what our students say

Timiera Jackson was a part of the inaugural class of CAST Tech, back in 2021. Since graduating from CAST, she has attended and graduated from

Schools are my happy place.    That wasn’t necessarily true growing up, because my family moved a lot, and it could be terrifying to be

Following her graduation from ALA in 2022, Sophia Shelton has been attending the University of Texas at Austin, pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering,

Some things, you just cannot learn in school.   This week, several of us from CAST Schools were invited to our business partner, Accenture, to

Austen Acosta, CAST Med ‘24, has been making the most of his time at Texas A&M University, not only pursuing a degree in Public Health,

San Antonio’s downtown Fox Tech campus is home to some of San Antonio ISD’s most successful and popular programs, three schools within a school –