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GRADcafé by Project GRAD is a program of the Tejano Center for Community Concerns. We offer FREE services to help you decide on a career, apply to college, and find the financial aid you need. Whether you want to attend college to get a degree or work on a certificate in a professional trade, we are here to guide you through every step. You’re never too young or old to get started!
GRADcafé is an intergenerational one-stop shop of information, resources, and experts offering FREE guidance to Harris County residents preparing for, applying to, and enrolling in education or training programs and completing their college and career plans. We provide the needed support for those who are motivated but don’t know where to start or need guidance through the system.
GRADcafé (formerly Project GRAD) reaches deeply into the communities we serve in order to achieve our mission, partnering with trusted community organizations, high schools and charter schools, and community colleges and universities. Our programs provide a continuum of services during students’ high school years, as they transition to college, and while they are pursuing a workforce certificate, associate’s degree, or bachelor’s degree.
Since 1994, GRADcafé (formerly Project GRAD) has worked in economically disadvantaged communities to become Houston’s premier organization supporting students on the journey to and through college. GRAD has a deep knowledge of the challenges facing students and families as they strive to create a better life through education.
Project GRAD was founded by Jim and Kathryn Ketelsen on a vision of equity – that ALL youth deserve access to an education that leads to a rewarding future. GRAD’s belief is that all individuals can improve their lives when they gain access to the guidance, resources, and ongoing support to develop and achieve goals for post-secondary attainment or workforce training.
The impact of GRAD’s work is measured by the success of GRAD clients, and our contribution to the knowledge and work of partners, including the support of systemic change to remove barriers of access and improve outcomes for all.
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Project GRAD reaches deeply into the communities we serve in order to achieve our mission, partnering with trusted community organizations, high schools and charter schools, and community colleges and universities.
Project GRAD and GRADcafé are services of The Tejano Center for Community Concerns. Established in 1992, the Tejano Center provides social, health, educational, economic, housing services and community institutions that empower families to transform their lives.