Too often, a student's circumstances at birth predict the educational opportunities they will be afforded.
Our community is full of young people with big dreams of the lives made possible by college and career success.
Unfortunately, only 1 in 7 Central Texas high school graduates from low-income communities - approximately 1,600 students - go on to earn a college degree or certificate each year. According to E3 Alliance research, Central Texas students who do not complete a postsecondary credential within six years of finishing high school have only a 12% chance of earning a living wage as young adults.
Despite being among the most highly educated cities in the nation for adults, our region has one of the lowest college graduation rates in the state among students from low-income communities.
Breakthrough is here to help. For more than 20 years, we have walked alongside thousands of middle school and high school students who aspire to be the first in their family to graduate college. We partner deeply, for up to 12 years, to help students find their unique pathway to college and career success – whether it be a bachelor’s or associate degree, license, or certificate. It’s about a plan after high school.
By helping students overcome the many systemic barriers to higher education, we can have a multi-generational impact – replacing the cycle of poverty with a future of self-sufficiency, choice, and hope.
Breakthrough Students See Real Results
What Your Giving Helps Make Possible
Your support provides:
- 12 years of personalized guidance from middle school through college graduation—because one-size-fits-all doesn't work for first-gen students
- High-quality college counseling that helps students choose, apply to, afford, and succeed at the right college for them
- Real-world career preparation including internships and leadership development that make graduates job-ready
- Academic support that builds the skills students need to thrive, not just survive, in college
- Crisis intervention when life happens—emergency financial assistance, mental health services, and basic needs support
- Summer programs that keep students engaged and learning year-round
The result? Breakthrough students don't just make it to college: they graduate, launch careers, lead our community, and change their family's trajectory forever. That's the power of walking alongside someone for the long haul. We invite you to join us in unlocking the power of education and a lifetime of opportunity for Central Texas students.
Breakthrough Central Texas is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, EIN 74-2991346. Your donation is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
