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Elevating Alumni through CAST’s Apprenticeships

This week I would like to introduce you to two CAST Tech graduates, Leandro Saldaña, 2023, and Brooke Zepeda, 2022.   As a teenager, Leandro loved computers, taking them apart and gaming; he studied cyber security at CAST Tech before deciding to pursue a business degree in college. He was getting straight A’s his first… Continue reading Elevating Alumni through CAST’s Apprenticeships

CAST Network Hosts Alumni Reunion Event

On Friday, July 26th, our summer interns, Kay Cansino, and Timothy Huff, hosted the annual Alumni Summer Social at Brooks Greenline Park, creating a vibrant atmosphere where alumni could reconnect and engage in various creative and competitive activities. Attendees unleashed their artistic talents by painting personalized tote bags, while those with a competitive streak enjoyed… Continue reading CAST Network Hosts Alumni Reunion Event

Building Partnerships through JCB Academy in England

*Image courtesy of The Spectator*   Last week, I had the pleasure of visiting JCB Academy, a public school in Rocester, England, created as part of the vision of a private employer who has recently announced it will open a large manufacturing plant on San Antonio’s Southside.   JCB, the world’s largest privately owned manufacturer… Continue reading Building Partnerships through JCB Academy in England

CAST Welcomes New Teachers at Teacher Fest

As part of CAST’s onboarding process for new educators for this upcoming school year, CAST participates in an annual “Teacher Fest” to welcome the new teachers and introduce them to other educators already established within the CAST model.   At this year’s Teacher Fest, over 40 teachers attended, with 20 of them being new to… Continue reading CAST Welcomes New Teachers at Teacher Fest

The Power of Healing and Voice at CAST

I don’t remember precisely when in my adult life the idea that deep partnership could defy logic, so that 1+1 added up to 3, or sometimes even 5, but it might have been when I first began working with Communities in Schools-SA when I was the Education Advisor to Mayors Hardberger and Castro.   So… Continue reading The Power of Healing and Voice at CAST

Building Apprenticeships through the Catalyze Grant

Earlier this year, CAST Schools was named a winner of Round Three of the Catalyze Challenge. The grant from the Catalyze Challenge focuses on increasing learner agency and employer-learner engagement and are expected to positively impact more than 25,000 learners ages 11 to 22 through career-connected learning. As proud recipients of the Catalyze Challenge, CAST… Continue reading Building Apprenticeships through the Catalyze Grant

Expanding the CAST Network Team

In 2018, shortly after we had opened CAST Tech, our first high school downtown, CAST Schools became a nonprofit organization with two employees, myself and longtime education guru Carol Mendenhall.   The third person to join our team, Marketing and Communication Director Eddie Rodriguez, helped us to develop our brand and visibility in the San… Continue reading Expanding the CAST Network Team

Where Is the Role of Students in Their Own Learning?

Recently, we have been having conversations with the young people working in our office about the topic of Youth Voice and Agency.   It is a topic we discuss frequently, but this summer, with additional high school and college interns, we have more voices around the table. Some of those conversations have involved recognizing that… Continue reading Where Is the Role of Students in Their Own Learning?

Creating New Opportunities between CAST STEM and Lancer Worldwide

At CAST, we strive to give our students ample opportunities within the workforce through our various industry partners. Over the past several months, Lancer Worldwide, a manufacturing facility with a location in San Antonio, has partnered with CAST STEM High School in providing unique experiences and potential career opportunities. A few weeks ago, Lancer announced… Continue reading Creating New Opportunities between CAST STEM and Lancer Worldwide

Meet CAST’s Summer 2024 Interns!

As part of CAST’s commitment to Student Voice and Agency, each year CAST employs students for summer internships within the CAST Network. This year is no exception, and CAST is excited to welcome these new interns to the Network family!   Kay Cansino is CAST’s Alumni Engagement Intern this summer. A CAST alumni, Kay graduated… Continue reading Meet CAST’s Summer 2024 Interns!

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