We are deeply saddened by the loss of long-time volunteer and mentor Jim Wallace. For the entire Students Rising Above community, he was more than a mentor—he was a life mentor and a constant source of support, volunteering with SRA for over 18 years. Jim's legacy lives on through the lives he touched. We are so grateful for his devotion to the lives of SRA students and alumni.
Students Rising Above
Non-profit Organizations
San Francisco, CA 8,398 followers
Students Rising Above supports low-income & first-generation students to and through college, and into the workforce.
About us
Our Mission: SRA empowers students facing systemic barriers to define and find success through education, career, and in life. Vision: SRA envisions a world in which every person can achieve economic and social equity.
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http://www.studentsrisingabove.org
External link for Students Rising Above
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, CA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1998
- Specialties
- Educational Advising, Internships, Health Insurance Access, Financial Support, Financial Aid, Career Development, Mentoring, Online Advising, Diversity and Inclusion, College, College Access, and Education Technology
Locations
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Primary
PO Box 192492
San Francisco, CA 94119, US
Employees at Students Rising Above
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Excited for tomorrow's Northern California College Promise Coalition (NCCPC) Convening for Champions of Higher Education Equity in California! With over 185+ registered, this event is set to be a dynamic platform for discussing the state of education and economic mobility in California. Will we see you tomorrow? I'm particularly looking forward to the cross-sector plenary & closing sessions and am proud to highlight my team's contributions during the breakout sessions: Breakout sessions: 🔹 Leonard Medlock will showcase how SRA's Job Board empowers student agency and increases access to internships and jobs. (Roundtable discussions) 🔹 Brooke Millan, in partnership with Kaysi Holman from 10,000 Degrees, will share vital organization and program initiatives that prioritize DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion). 🔹 Veli Waller will dive into SRA's strategic changes to our program application, putting students at the center of our application process. Make sure to check them out! Let's continue to drive positive change in education and economic mobility together.
SRA is delighted to co-host the 2024 Joint Convening for Elected Officials and Funders with Northern California College Promise Coalition (NCCPC) and other community partners including 10,000 Degrees, Sobrato Philanthropies, and City of Hayward Mayor Mark Salinas. Event Summary: "Our event stands as a key gathering point for those actively involved in shaping educational policy and promoting economic mobility, those we refer to as Champions of Higher Education Equity. It’s an opportunity to delve into the collective efforts that make a real difference in the lives of students from Sacramento to the Central Valley." To read the full press release and learn more about this event, please visit: https://bit.ly/4cv2RtL #SRA #Equity #CollegeAccess #HigherEd #CommunityPartners
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We're excited to announce our upcoming Students Rising Above quarterly open house/webinar! To accommodate as many of you as possible, we’d love your input on the best time to host the event. Please vote for the time that works best for you. Your feedback is invaluable to us!
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We're excited to announce our upcoming Students Rising Above quarterly open house/webinar! To accommodate as many of you as possible, we’d love your input on the best time to host the event. Please vote for the time that works best for you. Your feedback is invaluable to us!
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SRA is delighted to co-host the 2024 Joint Convening for Elected Officials and Funders with Northern California College Promise Coalition (NCCPC) and other community partners including 10,000 Degrees, Sobrato Philanthropies, and City of Hayward Mayor Mark Salinas. Event Summary: "Our event stands as a key gathering point for those actively involved in shaping educational policy and promoting economic mobility, those we refer to as Champions of Higher Education Equity. It’s an opportunity to delve into the collective efforts that make a real difference in the lives of students from Sacramento to the Central Valley." To read the full press release and learn more about this event, please visit: https://bit.ly/4cv2RtL #SRA #Equity #CollegeAccess #HigherEd #CommunityPartners
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Hi Folks, I've been volunteering with an amazing organization called Students Rising Above (SRA) that serves traditionally under-represented students ....students of color, firstGen, low income......primarily headed to college, but also to graduate programs such as law school. They are holding a Career Fair on Saturday, July 27th in SF. If you think your employer might be interested, please share this with them!! Here is the information: Looking to invest in motivated and talented college students? The SRA Career Fair is your chance to connect with a diverse group of college students who are driven to succeed. SRA's career development program provides these students with industry exposure and prepares them to make immediate contributions. Benefits: Access a talent pool: Meet with a range of highly-motivated SRA students actively seeking internships and job opportunities. Streamlined recruitment: Network with prepared candidates who are familiar with your industry through SRA's career development program. Build your employer brand: Showcase your company culture and career opportunities to a future generation of professionals. Interactive format: Participate in an industry panel discussion with SRA alumni and engage with students during the career fair. Event details: Date: Saturday, July 27th, 2024 Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Location: Wells Fargo Learning Center, 333 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94105 Schedule: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Breakfast 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Industry Partners/SRA Alumni Panel 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM: Career Fair 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Networking Lunch Limited Spots! Sign Up Today: https://bit.ly/3QYDh7Q ---------- Other FAQs: Is there a cost to participate? There is no cost to participate, and breakfast and lunch are provided for all confirmed registrants. Where do we park? Parking is unfortunately NOT provided by the Wells Fargo Learning Center, so participants are encouraged to find suitable parking options ahead of time. What ages of students will be there? The audience of students will be comprised of rising college freshmen all the way through recent graduates and even some older, job-seeking SRA alumni. Do we have to be actively hiring to participate? While employer participants are not expected to have current, active job postings to share with students (although please bring them if you do!), the hope is that all employer participants will be able to share at least sample job postings of soon-to-be positions that may be heading down their own respective job funnels. Who should we bring from our company/organization? If a company/organization is bringing more than one recruiter/representative, we always encourage our employer participants to try and reflect the demographics of our students (i.e. first generation college, low-income, BIPOC) in their chosen representatives, which always allows for deeper, more impactful conversation and connections.
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Today is the last day to support Students Rising Above’s Dreams to Degrees campaign! We’re only $3k away from unlocking our $200k match. If 30 people donate $100 or if 3 people donate $1k we’ll get there!
Congratulations, Kristy Le! She graduates this Spring with a Bachelor of Science and a minor is Technology, and Society from UC Berkeley. During her time there, she served as the Social Media Director for two clubs, including Women in Weightlifting, where she worked to de-stigmatize the male-dominated gym culture. Kristy’s story is just one of many that illustrate the impact of your support. At SRA, we witness incredible stories of determination, growth, and success every day. Our students are not just participants in society; they are change-makers, often bringing their skill sets back to their communities. ____________________________ Join us in empowering the next generation of leaders and change-makers. Your donation today will help provide the resources and opportunities our students need to thrive. Link in bio / https://bit.ly/4byoF6O #SRA #FirstGen # #Support #DreamsToDegrees #UCBerkeley #CalState #FiatLux
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Good morning from Good Morning America ✨ It was an honor to stop by #GMA this morning to congratulate and celebrate the incomparable #DrJenAshton. She is leaving ABC after 13 years… Wishing her all the best. #LoveWhereYouWork #Disney #ABC
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This past Saturday, 48 SRA high school graduates attended Off to College in downtown Oakland to learn more about what to expect in their first year of college and celebrate the journey they are about to start! This one-day workshop is SRA's annual college orientation event, where students learned on topics related college life budgeting, elevator pitches for different audiences, and how to navigate SRA's new job board platform. Students also got a chance to hear from current SRA college students and alumni. Before leaving, students wrote letters to themselves that will be delivered to them by their advisors after they graduate from college. Congratulations High School Class of 2024! We can't wait to to be part of your college journey! #SRA #FirstGen #OffToCollege #Equity #Freshman #ClassOf2028
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📢 We're Hiring! Director of Operations at Students Rising Above (SRA) Join our team as a vital member of our senior leadership! We're seeking a Director of Operations to lead and optimize our internal systems, support our remote staff, and drive our mission forward. Ideal candidates have extensive senior-level operations experience, preferably in the nonprofit sector, with strong finance and HR skills. 📍 Location: San Francisco Bay Area 💼 Salary: $128,000/year ℹ️ For more details and to apply, visit https://bit.ly/3xrW3Oq #SRA #FirstGen #Equity #JobSeekers #MakeADifference