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CAST Med Spends the Week at the H. E. Butt Foundation Camp

From Wednesday through Friday, CAST Med High School was able to take a break from their usual workload inside the classroom and spend some time outdoors thanks to the H. E. Butt Foundation Camp. CAST Med makes this trip with its student body annually, and the students look forward to the hiking, kayaking, and volleyball… Continue reading CAST Med Spends the Week at the H. E. Butt Foundation Camp

CAST Schools Announced as one of the Winners of Round Three of the Catalyze Challenge

February 29, 2024 — Catalyze today announced the winners of round three of the Catalyze Challenge. In total, 15 organizations will receive $3.3 million to pilot innovative career-connected learning initiatives. These grants focus on increasing learner agency and employer-learner engagement and are expected to positively impact more than 25,000 learners ages 11 to 22 through… Continue reading CAST Schools Announced as one of the Winners of Round Three of the Catalyze Challenge

If You Want to Know What is Happening in Schools, Ask the Students

At CAST, we often say a core value is: “if you want to know what is happening in schools, ask the students.”   Since inception, our many industry partners have reminded us that successful businesses always listen to their customers. We also hold a deep-seated respect for young people and the contributions they are ready… Continue reading If You Want to Know What is Happening in Schools, Ask the Students

CAST Med Students Participate in Clinical Rotations at Mission Trail Baptist Hospital

Earlier this week, students from CAST Med High School were able to participate in clinical rotations at Mission Trail Baptist Hospital. Student participation ranged across the ICU, NICU, Environmental Services, Plant Operations and Security. Students engaged in hands-on learning and were able to have their questions answered by trained professionals at the hospital. By incorporating… Continue reading CAST Med Students Participate in Clinical Rotations at Mission Trail Baptist Hospital

JCB Visits CAST STEM for New Campus Tour

On Tuesday, CAST STEM High School was able to give tours to JCB, a local construction equipment manufacturer. The tour, which was spearheaded by two of CAST STEM’s very own students, allowed JCB to explore the school’s new campus located at Palo Alto College, and examine how CAST STEM prepares its students for positions in… Continue reading JCB Visits CAST STEM for New Campus Tour

CAST Lead Visits H-E-B Digital in Austin

On Friday, CAST Lead students took a trip to Austin to visit H-E-B Digital, H-E-B’s recent shift to online marketplaces. The purpose of the trip was to provide CAST Lead students with an idea of the different opportunities they could explore thanks to their current skills and coursework. The trip was orchestrated by CAST Board… Continue reading CAST Lead Visits H-E-B Digital in Austin

How a Haircut at CAST STEM Goes a Long Way

Meet Roland, a 10th grader currently attending CAST STEM. What’s the first thing you notice about Roland? Is it his bright hazel eyes, or his smile that can light up an entire room? Chances are they’re difficult to see because his hair is covering his face. This is intentional, and Roland opened up to me… Continue reading How a Haircut at CAST STEM Goes a Long Way

CAST Schools Director of Development

Director of Development (Fundraising)    Status: Full-time, Exempt  Reports to: Executive Director About CAST:  The Centers for Applied Science and Technology is a 501(c)3 network of public-partnership schools working with San Antonio area independent school districts. The CAST mission is to reinvent schooling to maximize options for students, while preparing them for the jobs of the future.… Continue reading CAST Schools Director of Development

Seeing Familiar Faces in New Settings

This week I arrived for a series of meetings at the SAISD Headquarters only to be politely greeted by a young man who I did not immediately recognize. Luis Salazar informed me that he was working full time in the IT department at the school district, after having graduated from CAST Tech High School two… Continue reading Seeing Familiar Faces in New Settings

CAST Lead Freshmen Explore St. Philip’s Hospitality Program

On Friday, CAST Lead’s freshman student body took a trip to learn more about the Hospitality Management program at St. Philip’s College. The Hospitality Management program emphasizes the management skills needed for individuals wanting to advance as management team members in the lodging and food industries. Special attention is given to background studies in economics… Continue reading CAST Lead Freshmen Explore St. Philip’s Hospitality Program

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The Centers for Applied Science and Technology (CAST) Network is a tax-exempt organization as described in Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Service code. CAST Schools are partnership schools with a focus on STEM careers, project based learning and work-based learning. Key partners include public school districts, higher education institutions, and local employers from target industries.