Ladders for Leaders

Ladders for Leaders Connecting High School Students with professional experience.

🎉 Today, our 2026 Ladders for Leaders interns officially begin their summer internships! Before stepping into the workpl...
06/15/2026

🎉 Today, our 2026 Ladders for Leaders interns officially begin their summer internships!

Before stepping into the workplace, these young professionals completed Ladders for Leaders University, where they received training in professional communication, workplace etiquette, networking, goal setting, and career readiness, ensuring they arrive on day one prepared to contribute and succeed.

Last week, Signing Day celebrated their commitment to a summer of learning, growth, and opportunity. Today, that commitment becomes reality as our interns begin gaining real-world experience, building professional skills, and exploring future career pathways.

đź‘Ź Thank you to our business partners for believing in young talent and helping shape the future of our community.

Interested in hosting a future intern or partnering with Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area? Let's connect and invest in the next generation of leaders together.
đź“© Email: [email protected]

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06/09/2026

It's officially 2026 Ladders for Leaders internship season! 🎉

Powered by Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area, Signing Day brought together interns, families, mentors, business partners, and alumni to celebrate the hard work that made this moment possible.

From professional headshots and networking to alumni testimonials, certificate signings, and intern recognition, the evening was filled with excitement for the summer ahead.

Congratulations to our 2026 interns. We can't wait to see all you accomplish this summer! 👏✨

05/28/2026

🌟 Shashank P., a 2023 Ladders for Leaders intern, shared his experience at Q2, a technology company partnered with Austin FC. Through this experience, Shashank gained insight into digital banking and finance, as well as hands-on experience with financial solutions, working collaboratively, and engaging in community outreach.

We’re calling on industry leaders and community partners to continue making these opportunities available to even more youth and to help shape the next generation of professionals in Austin’s future workforce.

Ready to open doors for the next generation? Email [email protected] to get involved.

05/21/2026

Future teachers. Engineers. Entrepreneurs. Nurses. Leaders. 🌟

In just two weeks, over 100 Ladders for Leaders students will take a major step toward their futures during Signing Day, where they’ll officially sign on with local business partners for summer internships across the Austin area.

💫 These internships are more than summer opportunities. They’re confidence builders, career pathways, mentorship connections, and first steps into the workforce.

Now, we’re calling on industry leaders and community partners to help make these opportunities possible for even more youth.

By becoming a Ladders for Leaders business partner, you’re not just offering an internship, you’re helping shape the next generation of professionals and investing directly in Austin’s future workforce.

Ready to open doors for the next generation? Email [email protected] to get involved. đź’™

✨ Introducing leaders behind Ladders for Leaders who are helping shape what’s possible for our young professionals! Meet...
04/30/2026

✨ Introducing leaders behind Ladders for Leaders who are helping shape what’s possible for our young professionals!

Meet Marvelia Barrera, Senior Director of Ladders for Leaders, now powered by Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area. With over two decades in public education, Marvelia brings a deep commitment to helping students uncover their talents and prepare for powerful futures.

💬 “I partnered with Ladders for Leaders because, as a leader in education, I’ve witnessed firsthand what students need to succeed and I’m committed to turning that insight into action.”

Her student-centered leadership continues to open doors for youth across our community, creating pathways to confidence, growth, and opportunity.

Join us in celebrating leaders who open doors for the next generation. đź‘Ź

✨ Introducing leaders who are helping shape what’s possible for our young professionals! Meet Jada Cadena, Program Manag...
04/27/2026

✨ Introducing leaders who are helping shape what’s possible for our young professionals!

Meet Jada Cadena, Program Manager for Ladders for Leaders powered by Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area. Jada is passionate about expanding access for students facing barriers to success.

💬 “Ladders For Leaders has been great opportunity for me to grow my network, allowing me to connect more students with valuable career experiences as they grow confidence in becoming the next generation of leaders!”

Jada brings creativity and purpose to every experience, helping young people build confidence and connect to real-world possibilities. đź’Ľ

Join us in celebrating leaders who open doors for the next generation. đź‘Ź

04/23/2026

👏 From inaugural cohort to ribbon-cutting moment ✂️

Garret Heer, a recent Texas A&M graduate, has come full circle with Ladders for Leaders—now part of Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area (BGCAA). Returning to celebrate this exciting milestone, he helped cut the ribbon on this next chapter as the program continues to expand opportunities for Austin youth. Garrett spoke about how his early experiences in Ladders for Leaders built a strong foundation—one that continues to shape his success today, both personally and professionally.

“I’m truly honored to have been part of Ladders for Leaders… seeing how much it’s grown and the impact it continues to make is incredibly special. I can’t wait to see how many more lives this program will positively impact in the years ahead.”

Now, as part of BGCAA, Ladders for Leaders continues to open doors, build futures, and empower the next generation—because Austin needs leaders like Garret. 💙

04/17/2026

Interviews Done! ✅ Our Ladders for Leaders students took time to write handwritten thank‑you notes to the volunteers who showed up for them sharing encouragement, feedback, and real-world insight that made a lasting impact.

✨Moments like this remind us that it truly takes a community to build confident, workforce‑ready young leaders.

Our volunteers do more than just conduct interviews; they help students see what’s possible. And there’s room for more partners on this journey. Whether you host an intern, mentor a student, or collaborate with us, your involvement opens doors at the right time.

Partner with us to support the future workforce 👉 email [email protected]

💼✨Thank you for investing in our youth and their futures!

🌟 We’re incredibly excited to continue our work in partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area!
04/17/2026

🌟 We’re incredibly excited to continue our work in partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area!

✨ Austin area youth put their skills into action as they participated in Ladders for Leaders Interview Day, powered by B...
04/15/2026

✨ Austin area youth put their skills into action as they participated in Ladders for Leaders Interview Day, powered by Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area. Students interviewed with professionals across a variety of industries who volunteered their time to share insight, advice, and real-world experience.

After weeks of preparation through Ladders for Leaders University, practicing mock interviews, exploring career pathways, and strengthening communication skills, students showed up with confidence and readiness to turn preparation into opportunity.

🙌 Moments like these help turn practice into progress and open doors to real-world opportunities.

Next up: connecting our young professionals with real‑world internship opportunities.

⏰ There’s still time for businesses and organizations to partner with Ladders for Leaders and help open doors to meaningful career pathways for Austin’s youth!

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