October 2024 Member of the Month: Austin Partners in Education

Each month, the Austin Young Chamber will highlight a member who is doing extraordinary work to strengthen our community! Showcasing their achievements is just one way we can put a spotlight on the talented, collaborative, and community-focused workforce we have here in Central Texas.
This month we’re highlighting Austin Partners in Education!
Tell us about your organization.
Austin Partners in Education (APIE) provides college and career readiness support through individualized academic and mentoring programs to prepare students for success. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization formed in 2004 in partnership with the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce (GACC) and the Austin Independent School District (AISD). Our programs serve students in AISD middle and high schools and work towards breaking down barriers to postsecondary education for all.
How does your organization support young professionals in the community?
graduates often just beginning their careers in education, nonprofit service, and social work. APIE also offers opportunities for young professionals to give back to the community through weekly tutoring and mentoring programs on AISD campuses; volunteers can become a mentor to an AISD middle or high school student or work with middle school students in a math class.
Why did your organization join the Austin Young Chamber?
APIE joined the Austin Young Chamber to provide our staff with the opportunity to network and connect with a diverse group of young professionals and change-makers in the Austin community.
How does Austin Partners in Education mission align with the Austin Young Chamber mission?
APIE is developing the young professionals of tomorrow while promoting the spirit of voluntarism in the Austin community today. Our flagship College Readiness Program works directly with students in AISD’s Early College High Schools to help them prepare for postsecondary programs and begin earning college credits while they’re still in high school. APIE has also helped support the district’s P-TECH programs, which offer opportunities for local students to earn credentials in top area industries.
If you would like to nominate our next Member of the Month, we want to hear from you! Please reach out and tell us all about them!