Mentorship Program
- GAHCC Mentorship Program visits the Austin Police Academy.
The GAHCC Mentorship Program is a four-year commitment to work with students and follow them through their senior year with an effort that the students pursue education beyond high school. The GAHCC Mentorship Program consists of 12 sessions designed for the students, their parents, and the GAHCC Advisors. With a focus on dropout prevention, the GAHCC and the Advisors meet one Saturday a month with the student and family, as well as visit the student at least twice a month at their school.
Activities
“Back in Action”-PSAT College Prep and Study Skills
“On a Mission”-Reviewing Star Reports and Transcripts
“Applying for College” -One Step Ahead
“Show Me the Money!”-How to fill out a FAFSA for financial aid
“Posada Navideña”-Holiday Reception
“East Side Memorial Police Academy”-Leadership Building Day
“Explore UT” -University of Texas
“Bob Cat Day” -Texas State University
GAHCC Mentors
Jesus Armendariz, Valverdi Residential, Inc.
Brittany Brunson, GAHCC Education Foundation
Dora Cantu, Casa Blanca Realty
Maria Chavez, 2 Assist U
Daniel Cisneros, Martinez Corporation
Gloria Franco, Austin Independent School District
Robert Franco, Bank of America
Milton Gutierrez, Austin Stone Community Church
Tony Mai, IBM
Janette Miller, Housing Authority of the City of Austin
Stefan Molina, Casabella Architects
Teri Moreno, Allstate Insurance
Kristene Renteria, AIS
Cristina Valdes, Hindsite 20/20 Realty
Laura Valdez, Student
Erica Yamamura, Texas State University
Blanca Zamora-Garcia, Casa Blanca Realty
For more information on the Mentorship Program, or to become a Mentor, please contact: Joshua Garza at jgarza@gahcc.org or 512-462-4305.
