East Palo Alto Academy Foundation

???? Empowering Futures Together ???? Community support provides East Palo Alto Academy students with the enriching educational experiences they need to thrive—opportunities that aren’t always accessible to first-generation students from under-resourced communities. ?? But don't just take our word for it, check out the link below to hear more about what your support means to our scholars! Support our Bulldogs to lead lives of choice, creating ripple effects that uplift their families and our community. Donate through the link in our bio ?? #SupportEducation #CommunityImpact #EastPaloAltoAcademy https://bit.ly/4eG10CU

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Thanks to organizations like JobTrain, Inc. and the Wender Weis Foundation for Children, former EPAA student Antonio, has found his passion. ?? Future Goal: Licensed Journeyman Electrician ?? ?"With support from the Wender Weis Foundation for Children, I discovered the world of construction, sparking my interest in this field!" “Through programs like JobTrain Carpentry, where I earned multiple certifications, and soon the Trades Introduction Program, I’m gaining skills and experience to be ready for an apprenticeship. I’m grateful for the support that’s helping me build my future!”

?? Join Our Team! Part-Time Administrative Assistant Position at East Palo Alto Academy Foundation ?? Are you passionate about education and looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students in East Palo Alto? East Palo Alto Academy Foundation (EPAAF) is hiring a dedicated and organized Part-Time Administrative Assistant to support our team in empowering students to achieve their college and career goals. Join us in making a difference in our students' lives—apply today! ??? www/epaaf.org/careers

?? Celebrating First-Generation Day ?? Tomorrow, we will honor the incredible achievements of our 2024 graduating class - 87% of our college-bound students are first-generation! ??? Being a first-gen student is a journey of resilience, determination, and breaking barriers. We are proud to support our students as they forge their own paths to higher education, providing them with the tools, resources, and community they need to succeed. ?? To all the first-gen students out there, keep pushing, keep striving—your future is limitless. We're with you every step of the way! ?????????? Let’s continue to inspire, empower, and uplift the next generation of college leaders! ?#FirstGenDay #FirstGenerationStudents #EPAA #BreakingBarriers #EducationMatters #EPAAFamily #CollegeBound

Enrollment for next year is open! We held our first 8th grade Family Information Night last night for interested families.. We appreciate the hard work of our student and staff panelists! Please make sure to reach out to enroll your 8th grader with EPAA for next year!

Come work with us! We are looking for a part-time administrative assistant to complete our small and mighty team! https://lnkd.in/ghPeDcNC

?? Dream Leaders at the Maker Faire 2024! ?? Our EPAA Dream Leaders had an incredible experience at the 2024 Maker Faire! ?? From tinkering with cool gadgets to discovering innovative projects, they were immersed in a world of creativity and inspiration. The field trip was a perfect spark for our future makers and engineers, who came back full of new ideas and excitement for what's possible! We can't wait to see how this experience influences their next steps. ??? #EPAA #DreamLeaders #MakerFaire2024 #FutureEngineers #InnovationInAction @makemagezine

Incredible Results from Our 2023-2024 Impact Report! We’re proud to share some highlights. ?? 98% of EPAA students joined an EPAAF program to pursue postsecondary education! ?87% of these students are first-generation college students. 100% of students who applied to a 4-year university were accepted! These numbers reflect the dedication of our scholars and the power of community support. To see more of the incredible progress our students are making, check out the full Impact Report! ?#EPAAFImpact #StudentSuccess #FirstGenScholars #EducationMatters https://lnkd.in/gfbAfTnA

EPAA’s College Day was this past week! Each grade had the chance to explore a different college campus. Our seniors visited CSU East Bay, juniors toured San Jose State, sophomores explored UCSC, and freshmen checked out San Francisco State! ??? These tours are a highlight every year, giving our students a glimpse of their futures and getting them excited about the possibilities of college life. A big thank you to our amazing EPAA alumni who welcomed us and shared their experiences—our students left inspired and motivated! ?? #CollegeDay #FutureCollegeStudents #FirstGenSuccess #EPAAPride #CollegeBound University of California, Santa Cruz, California State University - East Bay San Francisco State University San Jose State University