(Photo Credit: Achieve Miami)
Local education nonprofit Achieve Miami recently hosted its Senior Send-Off event celebrating the achievements of its “Achieve Scholars Class of 2024,” a dedicated cohort of 86 Miami-Dade County high school students that are part of a selective program that provides college and career readiness support to a diverse group of sophomores, juniors, and seniors in underrepresented communities.
Achieve Miami’s Senior Send-Off took place on Friday, May 3, at at Hialeah’s Milander Center for Arts & Entertainment, recognizing graduating Achieve Scholars with a night of awards, dinner, and dancing, marking their transition into the Achieve Alumni program.
The event was co-sponsored by NSI Insurance along with South Florida-based development firm Turnberry, the latter of which presented six lucky students with scholarships to the schools of their choice, providing opportunities to continue their education journey. Local restaurant Jrk! (founded by a former Achieve Miami volunteer) provided the delicious dinner.
“Each Achieve Scholar represents a story of resilience and determination, and I am continually inspired by the dedication of our students and the unwavering support of our community partners,” said Achieve Miami founder Leslie Miller Saiontz. “This event celebrates the students’ achievements and affirms our commitment to transforming the education system of Miami.”
Achieve Miami is a nonprofit organization dedicated to equalizing educational opportunities for students throughout Miami-Dade County. With partners from the public and private sector, Achieve Miami designs and manages programs that bring together members from various parts of the community to extend learning opportunities for students, teachers, and community leaders.
Achieve Miami’s Achieve Scholars benefit from year-round workshops, service opportunities, leadership development, personalized mentorship, and essential resources.
Graduated Achieve Scholars become part of the Achieve Alumni program, which helps participants successfully navigate their first year of college.
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