Academy for Adult Education /
Academia para la Educación de Adultos -
ESL class / clases de inglés
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In collaboration with Houston Community College, Tejano Center is offering ESL classes starting Tuesday, February 14, 2023. Register to attend a mandatory orientation on January 12, 2023 at the Tejano Center located at 2950 Broadway.
En colaboración con Houston Community College, Tejano Center ofrece clases de inglés (ESL) a partir de martes 14 de febrero 2023. Regístrese para asistir a una orientación obligatoria el 12 de enero de 2023 en el Centro Tejano ubicado en 2950 Broadway.
For more information/para mas informacion call/llame a 713-640-3709.
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Time Management,
Goal Setting & Planning
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Learn how to effectively manage your time & the importance of setting SMART goals. Be inspired to be the master of your academic goals to help you develop positive relationships with professors & campus resources.
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FAFSA / TASFA priority deadline is January 15 |
If you haven't completed the FAFSA or TASFA application for financial aid, you still have time. The priority deadline in Texas is January 15.
Colleges and universities receive federal and state grant money to award students with financial need. Students that complete their FAFSA or TASFA by January 15 are given priority. GRADcafé can help!
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College & career planning services at GRADcafé |
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Whether you're pursuing a college degree, training in a trade, or preparing to enter the workforce, GRAD advisors are here to help with any questions or steps in the process of reaching your goals.
Need help with completing the FAFSA or TASFA? Learn what documents you'll need to bring with you here.
Remember, no appointment is needed.
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Interested in Automotive Careers? |
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GRADcafé can help you get ready for the T-TEN program offered at San Jacinto College to earn a certificate or associates degree in an automotive program.
This program is in collaboration with UnidosUS and Toyota to prepare skilled and well-prepared mechanics. There are a limited number of seats for the fall 2023 cohort. If interested, complete the form at bit.ly/GRADauto to determine if you qualify or call 713-640-3709.
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Aspiring Young Adults
A Mentorship Program
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Are you 18 years of age or older, not in school or not working and re-thinking your job or career goals?
Take the first step! Connect with a GRAD Advisor by completing a short questionnaire.
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RYSS is Hiring!
If you believe that early childhood education plays a critical role in the trajectory of a child's life and that families should have options for their child's education, we invite you to consider joining our team.
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GRADcafé is hiring!
Join our team
We're hiring individuals that enjoy working with youth, young adults, and adults seeking advice and guidance to reach their college and career goals.
Learn more about the qualifications using the links below.
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UNCF Scholarships & Internships |
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UNCF manages various scholarship programs and each program has its own eligibility criteria, open/close dates and required documentation. UNCF awards more than $100 million in scholarships annually to students attending more than 1,100 schools across the country, including a prestigious network of 37 HBCUs. Learn more about the many scholarships here. Deadlines with various dates.
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Charles Butt Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers |
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The Charles Butt Scholarship selects talented and diverse aspiring teachers who demonstrate leadership potential, and ensures they are supported financially and professionally throughout their journey to becoming a teacher. Learn more here.
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Taco Bell Live Mas Scholarship |
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The Live Más Scholarship is for students who are pursuing higher education, preparing for the workforce, or using their passion to ignite change in their communities and beyond. Deadline: January 11, 2023. Learn more here.
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Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship |
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The Jackie Robinson Foundation provides a multi-faceted experience designed to not only address the financial needs of students who aspire to attend college but to guide them through the process of higher education. Deadline: January 11, 2023. Learn more here.
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Rocco C. Caffarelli established this scholarship in order to provide educational opportunities for young men residing in Texas who plan to attend a Texas college and earn a bachelor’s degree. Deadline: January 12, 2023. Learn more here.
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Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship |
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The Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship is a highly selective scholarship for the nation’s top community college students seeking to complete their bachelor’s degrees at four-year colleges or universities. Deadline: January 12, 2023. Learn more here.
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First Community Cares Foundation Scholarship |
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It is our privilege to award deserving high school graduates with college scholarships through our Annual Scholarship Program. Each year, we award up to seven scholarships of $4,000 each to qualified members. Deadline: January 16, 2023. Learn more here.
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Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship & Internship |
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Get a $40,000 scholarship ($10,000/year) towards an undergraduate degree in engineering or computer science and a guaranteed summer internship at Amazon! Deadline: January 20, 2023. Learn more here.
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The Greater Houston Community Foundation |
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The Greater Houston Community Foundation (GHCF) administers a variety of unique scholarship funds that grant over $3 million annually to college students. The scholarship funds have been established by thoughtful and generous donors and each has a unique set of eligibility criteria and award structure. Deadline: January 20 & 31, 2023.
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Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Scholarship |
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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has committed more than $575 million to Texas youth and education. Each year, the Rodeo awards more than 800 scholarships. Deadline: January 31, 2023. Learn more here.
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Texas Student Housing Scholarship |
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This scholarship is open to students accepted to colleges in College Station, or Denton, Texas, that have NOT signed off-campus housing leases. Deadline: January 31, 2023.
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The Giving Gown Foundation Scholarship |
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Female seniors in High School from Houston or surrounding area with a minimum of 2.5 GPA are eligible to apply for the Giving Gown Scholarship. Must enroll in a full or part-time undergraduate program working towards an associate’s, bachelor’s degree, trade or workforce certificate at an institution of higher education accredited by a state or nationally recognized accreditation agency. Deadline: February 1, 2023. Learn more here.
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McDonald's HACER National Scholarship Program |
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The McDonald's HACER National Scholarship Program will offer scholarships to up to 30 outstanding Hispanic students from all over the country. Funds are aimed to help recipients finance their college tuition, and there are three tiers.
Deadline: February 7, 2023. Learn more here.
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Marvy Finger Family Foundation Scholarship |
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Our mission is to provide HISD graduating seniors with access to quality high demand employment opportunities through obtaining a certificate, license or AAS from a local community college. Scholarships will be awarded based on the applicant’s commitment to a career and technical program, grades, extracurricular activities, and financial need. Deadline: February 24, 2023. Learn more here.
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Univision/UHD Scholarship |
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Univision Houston and the University of Houston- Downtown “Tu Futuro” Scholarship is designed to motivate Latino youth in the Houston area to pursue higher education. Deadline: February 26, 2023. Learn more here.
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The Dream.US National Scholarship
For undocumented students
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Applications are open to undocumented immigrant students with or without DACA or TPS who came to the U.S. before the age of 16 and before Nov. 1, 2017. The award is renewable each year – you simply have to meet the continuing eligibility criteria. Deadline: February 28, 2023. Learn more here.
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Goya Foods Culinary Arts Scholarship |
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The Goya Foods Culinary Arts Scholarship is available on a competitive basis to students planning to enroll as freshman in a culinary arts or food sciences area of study.
Deadline: March 1, 2023. Learn more here.
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The Foundation 649 Scholarship |
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Foundation 649 discovers and empowers young, talented Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who are actively elevating and serving their communities across the country. A grant of $4,000 over the course of 4 years that can be applied to college tuition and expenses to those selected. Deadline: March 1, 2023. Learn more here.
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Thurgood Marshall College Fund |
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TMCF Scholarships are given to outstanding students, ambitious and qualified, who plan to earn a baccalaureate, graduate or professional degree. Most scholarships are one year, non-renewable unless otherwise indicated.
Learn about open scholarships for the 2022-2023 school year here.
Deadline: August 31, 2023.
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Early Childhood Education Program |
A community-based free public school in partnership with Harris County Precinct 2, the Leonel Castillo Early Childhood STEM Academy offers a high quality early childhood education program, full day Pre-K3 & Pre-K4, in Houston's Near Northside.
Registration is open for Pre-K3, Pre-K4, and kindergarten for the 2022-2023 school year. Learn more at ryss.org/castillo
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North East STEM Academy Enrolling 6th & 7th Grade |
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NESTEM Academy, located at the beautiful James Driver Park is enrolling 6th and 7th grade now. Walk-in tours are available Monday – Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more information or to schedule a tour, call 713-640-3720.
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National Human Trafficking Awareness & Prevention Month |
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January is National Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month. Let’s join together by wearing blue on Wednesday, January 11 to show support of all who have suffered the pain of human trafficking. Wear your favorite blue shirt, pants, sweater, jacket, and hat to show your support. Let’s do our part in putting an end to this crime in our communities.
Resolve, a program of Tejano Center, offers free services in English and Spanish. Call 713-640-3762.
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Neuhaus Education Center offers reading classes for young adults and adults aged 16 and older who find reading hard, including those with dyslexia. For more information call 713-664-7676 or email adultliteracy@neuhaus.org.
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Tech Training Programs by Houston Urban League |
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Houston Urban League is offering training to help you advance in your career. Learn more about their job placement assistance and key services which include:
1) Resume development, 2) One-on-one career coaching, 3) Image management, 4) Interview prep, and 5) Soft-skills training by downloading the flyers to the left.
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Affordable Housing Program 2023 Education Classes |
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To learn more about the program and how the Housing Program can help you develop, finance, and operate affordable housing,
call 713-640-3743. The Housing Program offers education classes for homebuyers. Download the schedule here or click on the image.
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Apprenticeship Readiness Program |
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Interested in a career in the building and construction trades? There is a pathway to a career with middle-class America wages, healthcare, and retirement benefits.
Learn more here or download the flyer,
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Free Tax Preparation Services |
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Tax season may be over, but the need for free, quality tax preparation services doesn’t end then. Please share with neighbors that BakerRipley Neighborhood Tax Centers have resumed operations.
No appointment is needed. See flyer to learn more.
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GRADcafé, a member of the Tejano Center for Community Concerns family, is a one-stop-shop offering free services to help you decide on a career, explore education and training options, apply to college, and find the financial aid you need.
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