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SUMMARY:Public Administration Day
DESCRIPTION:NFBPA Greater Houston Public Administration Day\nExposing Students to Civic Leadership\, Public Service\, and Future Career Pathways\nMBK Houston is proud to help sponsor the upcoming NFBPA Greater Houston Public Administration Day\, an event designed to expose young people to careers in public administration\, civic leadership\, government\, community service\, and public-sector career pathways. \nThis event creates a meaningful opportunity for students to learn how public service impacts communities\, how leadership shows up in government and civic spaces\, and how they can begin preparing for future opportunities in college\, career\, and service. \nWhy This Event Matters\nPublic administration is more than government work. It is the work of building stronger communities\, creating systems that serve people\, solving public problems\, and leading with purpose. Through this event\, students will have the opportunity to explore how their interests\, talents\, and lived experiences can connect to careers that make a difference. \nThis opportunity aligns closely with MBK Houston’s 4th Milestone: Completing Post-Secondary Education or Training\, as it provides students with career insight\, exposure to leadership panels\, access to a college fair\, and scholarship opportunities that can support their next steps after high school. \nWhat Students Can Expect\nStudents attending Public Administration Day will have the opportunity to: \n\nEngage with leaders in public administration and civic service\nLearn about college and career pathways connected to government and public-sector work\nParticipate in conversations about leadership\, service\, and community impact\nConnect with participating colleges\, organizations\, and professionals\nExplore scholarship opportunities that may help support their postsecondary journey\n\nThis event is especially valuable for high school students\, college-bound students\, young adults interested in leadership or public service\, and students who may benefit from scholarship support. \nScholarship Opportunity\nStudents may also apply for $3\,000 in scholarships\, with the scholarship winner announced during the event. \nScholarship Application Deadline: June 4\, 2026\nScholarship Application Form: Scholarship Application \nStudents are strongly encouraged to complete the scholarship application as soon as possible. \n\nScholarship Application\n\nEvent Details\nEvent: NFBPA Greater Houston Public Administration Day\nDate: Saturday\, June 6\, 2026\nTime: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM \nLocation:\nJim & Joann Fonteno Senior Education Center\n6600 Bissonnet St.\nHouston\, TX 77074 \nEvent Registration Instructions\nStudents must register through Eventbrite to ensure they are accounted for on Saturday\, June 6. \nTo register: \n\nVisit the Eventbrite registration page: Event Registration\nSelect Saturday\, June 6\nChoose the “Public Administration Day Student” ticket option\nThe student ticket is $0\, but registration is required for attendance planning\n\nHelp Us Share This Opportunity\nMBK Houston encourages partners\, schools\, youth-serving organizations\, mentors\, and families to share this opportunity with students who are exploring their future after high school. \nPublic Administration Day is a chance for young people to see themselves as future leaders\, decision-makers\, public servants\, and community changemakers. \nStudents should register for the event and apply for the scholarship as soon as possible.
URL:https://mbkhouston.com/event/public-administration-day/
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SUMMARY:MBK Houston Career Exploration Experience
DESCRIPTION:Explore Your Future\nCareer Test Drive Experience with BridgeYear\nMy Brother’s Keeper Houston\, in partnership with BridgeYear\, invites students to an interactive Career Test Drive Experience designed to spark curiosity\, build confidence\, and help young people explore real-world career pathways. \nThis hands-on event gives students the opportunity to engage with multiple industries in an immersive way\, helping them discover what aligns with their interests\, strengths\, and future goals. \nWhat Is a Career Test Drive?\nA Career Test Drive allows students to explore careers before committing to a single path. Instead of only hearing about jobs\, students actively engage in activities that simulate real industry experiences. \nDuring this event\, students will: \n\nExplore multiple career pathways across diverse industries\nParticipate in hands-on\, interactive career simulations\nLearn how skills connect to real-world jobs and opportunities\nGain clarity around interests\, strengths\, and next steps\n\nThis experience is especially impactful for students who are still discovering what they want their future to look like. \nWhy This Matters\nToo many young people are expected to make life-changing decisions without meaningful exposure to careers or industries. The Career Test Drive model removes guesswork by helping students learn through experience. \nBy partnering with BridgeYear\, MBK Houston is helping students: \n\nExpand awareness of career options they may not have considered\nBuild confidence in their ability to succeed in postsecondary pathways\nMake informed decisions about education\, training\, and workforce opportunities\n\nWho Should Attend\n\nMiddle and high school students\nYoung adults exploring career options\nParents and caregivers supporting career planning\nEducators\, mentors\, and youth advocates\n\nEvent Details\nDate: April 11Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM \nLocation:Fifth Ward Multi-Service Center \nJoin Us\nThis event is an opportunity for students to explore what is possible\, ask questions\, and begin mapping out a future that aligns with their interests and goals. \nCome curious. Leave informed. Take your next step with confidence.
URL:https://mbkhouston.com/event/mbk-houston-career-exploration-experience/
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SUMMARY:Smart'n Up - Black Male Summit
DESCRIPTION:Education. Survival. Success.\nThe Smart’n Up Black Male Summit is a uniquely curated\, community-based motivational and educational experience designed to address the critical challenges facing Black men and boys while equipping them with the tools to thrive. \nHosted by Deric Muhammad\, this powerful summit creates space for honest dialogue\, leadership development\, and exposure to resources that support long-term success in education\, personal growth\, and life outcomes. \nWhy the Black Male Summit Matters\nBlack men and boys continue to navigate systemic barriers that impact education\, safety\, economic mobility\, and overall well-being. The Smart’n Up Black Male Summit exists to meet these challenges head-on by providing: \n\nEmpowering and culturally relevant education\nAccess to positive role models and mentors\nExposure to community resources and support systems\nMotivation rooted in lived experience\, resilience\, and excellence\n\nThis summit is intentionally designed to uplift\, affirm\, and inform while strengthening pathways toward success in an often adverse society. \nWhat Participants Can Expect\n\nInspirational and real-world discussions centered on growth and leadership\nOpportunities to connect with mentors\, community leaders\, and peers\nPractical tools that support academic achievement\, decision-making\, and self-confidence\nA space that celebrates Black male identity\, voice\, and potential\n\nWho Should Attend\n\nBlack boys and young men\nParents\, caregivers\, and families\nEducators\, mentors\, and community advocates\nOrganizations committed to improving outcomes for Black men and boys\n\nEvent Details\nDate: Saturday\, March 28Time: 12:30 PMAdmission: FREE \nLocation:Shrine of the Black Madonna Cultural & Event Center5309 MLK BlvdHouston\, Texas 77021 \nRegister Today\nThis is more than an event. It is a movement toward education\, survival\, and success. \nRegistration is free\, but space may be limited.Register online at BlackMaleSummit.Eventbrite.com or click RSVP above
URL:https://mbkhouston.com/event/smartn-up-black-male-summit/
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SUMMARY:Afterschool is Cool Expo
DESCRIPTION:Game Plan for Success\nMiddle and high school students are invited to the Afterschool Is Cool Youth Expo\, a dynamic student summit designed to help young people build a strong foundation for postsecondary success through preparation\, mindset\, and intentional planning. \nHosted at the University of Houston\, this year’s expo brings together students\, educators\, and community partners for an interactive experience focused on helping students identify their best move and confidently plan their next move. \nChampionship Mindset. Best Move. Next Move.\nThe 2026 theme centers on developing a championship mindset that empowers students to think strategically about their future while building the skills needed to succeed in college\, career\, and life. \nStudents will engage in hands-on learning experiences that emphasize: \n\nPreparation and goal setting\nTeamwork and leadership\nResilience and problem solving\nConfidence in decision making\n\nWhat Students Will Gain\nThe Afterschool Is Cool Youth Expo prepares students for life beyond high school by providing exposure to: \n\nFinancial literacy and money management basics\nCollege access and postsecondary planning\nCareer exploration and workforce readiness\nSTEM and arts integration that encourages creativity and curiosity\n\nThrough interactive sessions\, students will learn how their interests connect to real-world opportunities and how afterschool programs can support their academic and personal growth. \nWho Should Attend\n\nMiddle and high school students\nParents and caregivers supporting postsecondary planning\nEducators\, mentors\, and youth-serving professionals\nAfterschool and community-based organizations\n\nEvent Details\nDate: March 28\, 2026Location: University of Houston \nWhy This Summit Matters\nPostsecondary success begins long before graduation. The Afterschool Is Cool Youth Expo creates a space where students can explore options\, build confidence\, and gain practical tools that help them navigate the path from middle school to high school and beyond. \nThis summit reinforces that preparation today leads to opportunity tomorrow. \nRegister at the link above. \nFor more information\, contact levelup@hcde-texas.org
URL:https://mbkhouston.com/event/afterschool-is-cool-expo/
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SUMMARY:MBK Houston & Compudopt Computer Distribution
DESCRIPTION:My Brother’s Keeper Houston is proud to partner with Compudopt to help bridge the digital divide by providing free computers to families across Houston. Access to technology is essential for student success\, workforce readiness\, and staying connected in today’s digital world. Through this partnership\, eligible families will have the opportunity to receive a computer at no cost. Register above \nUpcoming Computer Distribution Dates\nMBK Houston and Compudopt will host computer distributions on the following dates: \n\nJanuary 31\nFebruary 7\nMarch 21\n\nFamilies must be registered in advance to be eligible for a computer. One computer will be provided per household\, and selected families will receive a text message with details on when and where to pick up their device. \nAbout Compudopt\nCompudopt is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth and families through technology. Their mission is to eliminate the digital divide by providing computers and free or low-cost internet solutions to families who need them most. Compudopt believes that access to technology is a basic necessity for education\, economic mobility\, and lifelong learning. \nEach computer distributed through Compudopt includes a two-year warranty and free technical support\, ensuring families have ongoing assistance and reliable tools to support learning at home. \nHow to Register\nTo qualify for a free computer\, families must complete the registration process through Compudopt. When registering\, participants should select MBK under the question\, “What organization are you with?” to be considered for an MBK Houston distribution. \nOnce registered\, eligible families will be notified via text message with additional details regarding their distribution date and location. \nBuilding Opportunity Through Access\nThrough this partnership\, MBK Houston and Compudopt are working together to ensure that youth and families have the tools they need to succeed in school\, explore career opportunities\, and thrive in a technology-driven world. By increasing access to reliable devices\, this initiative supports educational equity and long-term community impact across Houston. \nFor more information or to register\, visit Compudopt’s website or scan the QR code on the flyer.
URL:https://mbkhouston.com/event/mbk-houston-compudopt-computer-distribution/
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SUMMARY:CONNECT: A Community Impact Forum
DESCRIPTION:Lite Bites. Big Ideas. Lasting Connections. \nMy Brother’s Keeper Houston invites community leaders\, organizations\, advocates\, and partners to CONNECT!\, a Community Impact Forum designed to strengthen collective action on behalf of boys and young men of color across Houston. \nThis forum will bring together individuals and organizations committed to advancing outcomes aligned with MBK Houston Milestones 3 through 5\, with a focus on shared learning\, partnership building\, and coordinated strategies that move the work forward. \nWhy CONNECT? \nThe challenges facing boys and young men of color do not exist in isolation. Neither should the solutions. CONNECT! creates space to: \n\nShare updates on the work currently underway across the city\nHighlight how organizations and systems are aligning efforts across education\, workforce\, and safety\nIdentify opportunities for collaboration\, partnership\, and resource sharing\nStrengthen collective impact that supports young people from adolescence into adulthood\n\nFocused on MBK Houston Milestones 3 through 5 \nThis forum will specifically spotlight collective strategies that support: \nMilestone 3: Ensuring all young people graduate from high school ready for college and career \nMilestone 4: Supporting access to postsecondary education\, training\, and credential attainment \nMilestone 5: Helping youth successfully transition into the workforce with meaningful employment opportunities \nParticipants will gain insight into how MBK Houston and its partners are working together to remove barriers\, align systems\, and create sustainable pathways for success. \nWho Should Attend? \n\nCommunity-based organizations and nonprofits\nEducation\, workforce\, and youth-serving partners\nPublic sector and civic leaders\nPhilanthropic organizations and funders\nAdvocates committed to improving outcomes for boys and young men of color\n\nWhether you are already engaged in MBK Houston’s work or looking to learn how to plug into a citywide collective impact effort\, your voice and perspective matter. \nEvent Details \nDate: January 29\, 2025\nTime: 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM\nLocation:\n6309 Guhn Road\nHouston\, TX 77040 \nLight refreshments will be provided. \nJoin Us \nCONNECT! is more than a forum. It is an opportunity to align vision with action\, build meaningful partnerships\, and deepen our shared commitment to long-term outcomes for Houston’s boys and young men of color. \nScan the QR code on the image or click to above button to RSVP today to be part of the conversation and the collective impact.
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