Bria Woods / San Antonio Reporta first-generation college student, attending a higher education institution changed the trajectory of my life and allowed me to make bold career choices.In high school, I was not exposed to potential employment opportunities. I do not recall a single job shadow day or career exploration day. I only learned about career options
After college, I moved to New York to teach language arts, algebra and economics to high school students. As an English teacher, I spent most of my time teaching students how to analyze text and write essays and literature responses. I was curious about what a career outside of teaching that included my strong background in reading and writing looked like but wasn’t sure how I could make the move.
economic mobility. I don’t want students to miss opportunities that could significantly impact their future or to feel as though these opportunities are unattainable. Courtesy / Monica Hernandez SA Worx is the organization’s workforce development arm and is focused solely on workforce readiness by aligning the needs of local employers with education providers and implementing work-based learning programs.
perfect opportunity for them to network, develop a skill set and explore careers they might not know exist. Overall, the goal is to prepare students for college and careers. This is my role today at Greater:SATX. I split my time between K–12 students, educators, community partners and employers. I gather insight into the needs of each party and serve as their liaison.