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East End Chamber Foundation
He could be your EAST END SCHOLARS PROGRAM

employee or your

father, but he’s

struggling

to afford

healthcare

Founded in 2006, The Foundation is committed to supporting the educational needs of area students and has awarded over $290,000 in
scholarships the last 11 years. The above students received recognition at our 5th Annual 2017 Education Symposium where we strive to
bridge industry and education by building an effective workforce. After receiving their scholarships, students are placed in our mentorship
program where they are partnered with industry professionals from our community.
EAST END - MY CAREER PATH EDUCATION SYMPOSIUM

East End - My Career Path is a soft-skills program that The Annual Education Symposium began in 2013, to create a
was developed to provide 11th and 12th grade students with a bridge between industry and education to create a workforce that
certification based on social skill learnings and career pathways. meet Houston demands. Today, we continue to discuss partnership
The program is currently in the Pilot Stage for the 2015-2016 models that are effective. Look at the current changes in schools and
academic year at Austin High School and Sanchez High School. discuss how industry can get involved and make a difference. The half-
East End - My Career Path also welcomes business professionals day event, held at the Federal Reserve Bank, has a Breakfast & Lunch
from the community to speak with the students about the career Address with break-out sessions relevant to the current workforce
paths they chose, and expose them to various careers in their trends/needs. We bring East End principals, teachers, counselors,
industry. students, industry leaders, community leaders and members together
to create a career pathway for students in our community.
PAST EAST END SCHOLAR: ISAI GUTIERREZ
Serving You From The Heart. The maritime industry in Houston’s East Maritime Program. Michael insured him that his success would
End has long been a standing testament to lead to not just a job but a career he would be proud of.
the world that our city is a powerhouse and
You put your heart into caring and providing for your family. We put our heart into vital to the economic success of commerce. Through the East End Chamber Foundation’s Scholarship
Becoming part of the Maritime industry program, Isai was awarded a scholarship that provided him the
giving them quality health care. As healthcare costs rise, the need for affordable, has proven fruitful for those who hold the security of paying for school without passing the burden on to
quality health care is more critical than ever. With several locations throughout passion and drive needed to live a life on the his family. Receiving a scholarship from the East End Chamber
Foundation would helped him focus more on his education and
water.
Houston’s East End, El Centro is a non-profit organization that has been address- less on how tuition and book fees would get paid. Isai graduated
ing community and healthcare issues for over 20 years. Call 713-660-1880 for For Isai, a 2012 graduate of Austin High School’s maritime studies from the San Jacinto College Maritime School in 2014 and is now
program, becoming a part of the Maritime industry first came as a Tankerman with Higman Marine Services.
appointments and location information. just another job. Knowing that he could provide a comfortable
living for his family and a career for himself was always at the Isai is a proud East End Scholar who believes this opportunity
www.elcentrodecorazon.org top of his priority list. Thanks to Captain Michael Morris, former should not be taken for granted. As he continues his maritime
Presiding Officer of the Houston Pilots and Isai’s mentor, Isai career path look forward to seeing him become a leader in this
was motivated to pursue his studies with the San Jacinto College industry and a role model to other East End students.

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