Each year, Sharon Vigil and her team at Communities In Schools of Central Texas bring the support students need directly to campus, serving 64,000 students in 104 Austin schools.     Drawing on resources throughout the community, CIS partners with more than 60 organizations, including food banks, counselors, health care providers, tutors, and college mentors, tailoring support to the needs at each school.    By equipping students with what they need to succeed, CIS allows schools to focus on helping them excel in the classroom, building the next generation of leaders in Austin.    #StudentSuccess #Austin #Education

At Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin, innovation meets collaboration.     Through partnerships with patients, physicians, entrepreneurs, and investors — and by working hand-in-hand with The University of Texas at Austin’s leading engineering, robotics, nursing, and pharmacy experts — Dell Med is bringing Austin into focus as an expanding hub for health and life sciences.    As the school celebrates its 10th year and now serves as an anchor for the new University of Texas Medical Center, it continues to redefine what’s possible for health care in Austin and beyond. 👏    Stephen Ekker   #Innovation #HealthCare #Austin #Collaboration #Impact 

Small businesses, including retail and kirana shops, account for nearly one-third of India’s economy. However, many nano entrepreneurs face significant challenges securing loans to grow their businesses.    By leveraging digital data trails and mobile-first tools, CredRight is making it easier for small businesses to secure the funding they need to grow and succeed. With over 95% of its customers new to formal business credit, CredRight is empowering entrepreneurs, strengthening communities, and creating new economic opportunities across the country. Neeraj Bansal

2024 was a milestone year for the Dell Young Leaders program! This year, we:  ➡️ Welcomed 300+ new Dell Young Leaders to the program.  ➡️ Supported 1,000+ active students through career readiness initiatives. A few highlights from the year:  ✨ Leadership Symposium: Students explored “curiosity resilience” as a career tool and the role of AI in their career readiness journey.   ✨ Final Year Bootcamp: Students participated in a hands-on recruitment simulation offering hiring insights and the opportunity to step into the shoes of a recruiter.   ✨ Community Cook: Students cooked up a storm, emphasising teamwork, budgeting, and nutritional tips for their mental and physical well-being. From a placement perspective:  ➡️ 98% of our 2023 graduates secured employment or transitioned into career enhancing further study within just 3 months of graduation. This impact would not have been possible without the incredible support of our partners - thank you for sharing in the success of our students! As we look forward to 2025, we will be preparing our largest graduating class yet - 300+ students - for the world of work.  I’m excited for the relationships we’ll build, the impact we’ll make together, and the lives we’ll help transform in the year ahead. Wishing you all a great holiday break! #CareerReady #DellYoungLeaders #TransformingFutures 

In just 20 weeks, OnYourMark Education’s in-school virtual tutoring helps students improve their reading skills at a rate two to six times faster than their peers. The program has reached more than 6,000 students, increasing the number of students reading on grade level by 23%. Using the Science of Reading, students focus on skills such as: ✔️ Hearing sounds in words: Recognizing sounds like the "c" in "cat." ✔️ Linking letters to sounds: Connecting letters and sounds to form words. ✔️ Reading fluently: Reading accurately, with expression and steady speed. ✔️ Knowing word meanings: Expanding vocabulary by learning what words mean. ✔️ Understanding what’s read: Making sense of stories and information. Reading on grade level by third grade predicts future academic success. OnYourMark Education is not just teaching reading—they’re laying the foundation for brighter futures. Mindy Sjoblom

Sahana Prabhu, a fourth-year medical student at Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin, is blending her passion for design with medicine to transform the future of health care.    As an undergrad, Sahana’s volunteer work in the emergency department of a large county hospital revealed the difference that patient-centered care could make. She learned to connect medical and social resources, addressing the broader factors affecting patients' health beyond the clinic. Sahana’s commitment to this approach led her to spend her third year at Dell Med earning a Master of Arts in Design to help redesign health care from the patients' perspective.    Now, through her volunteer work in mental health and at the CD Doyle Clinic, she is designing patient experiences that meet individual needs. “I’m not just pursuing design on the side – I’m integrating it into my journey to becoming a doctor.”    Sahana and her classmates are driving thoughtful, patient-centered solutions that improve care and uplift their communities.    #FutureDoctor #DellMed #HealthcareInnovation  

The Dell Young Leaders program is all about helping students become leaders – like Thapelo Mnisi, who secured a leadership role as a section engineer at a global mining firm through personalized coaching, career training, and employer connections.    The program equips students – just like Thapelo – to stand out in a competitive job market with critical skills employers need.     #LeadershipDevelopment #CareerSuccess #CareerGrowth #DellYoungLeaders #CareerBreakthrough  

To boost learning outcomes in one of India’s largest states, the CM Rise Schools initiative is putting student engagement at the heart of its strategy. Supported by our partner Peepul, the program is already seeing promising results:    📝 11% more students passed their board exams  📘 10% improved in math and language    Comprehensive teacher training empowers educators to create classrooms that foster students’ full engagement—cognitively, emotionally, and socially—leading to better attendance, lower dropout rates, and stronger academic performance. By 2030, the CM Rise Schools initiative will establish 10,000 model schools in Madhya Pradesh.    #Education #StudentEngagement #India

November 8 is National First-Generation College Celebration Day – a time to recognize the achievements of first-gen students and the organizations who support them. ☑️ Braven has equipped 7,000 fellows with the skills and connections needed to secure quality jobs after graduation. ☑️ BASTA as built strong national partnerships to deliver career readiness training to 5,000 students. ☑️ Breakthrough Central Texas has empowered 3,500 Central Texans through long-term, personalized support along the path to become the first in their families to graduate from college.    When they succeed in college, first-gen students unlock better job opportunities, build financial stability, and inspire others in their families and communities.    Thank you to these organizations and all of our partners who are committed to students’ success in college and beyond.    #FirstGenDay #HigherEd #CollegeSuccess 

One more round of applause for our Ed-Fi Alliance Summit 2024 Community Award winners! 🎉 🏆 Ambassador: John Keller Indiana Department of Education 🏆 Rookie: Jay Lindler, SC Data Governance 🏆 Innovation: ACT 🏆 Service: Region 4 ESC & Texas Education Exchange Congratulations to these amazing leaders!