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In the News: Students make headlines with career-connected learning at CAST Lead
A recent San Antonio Express-News feature takes readers inside CAST Lead's expanding internship program, where 38 seniors are gaining firsthand professional experience at six downtown hotels, local businesses, and school district departments. The article highlights students exploring careers in hospitality, marketing, and other industries while developing the skills, confidence, and professional connections that will serve them well beyond graduation. Through interviews with
Oct 181 min read


CAST in the News: CAST STEM Students Take Flight
This summer, six CAST STEM students took their drone skills beyond the classroom, spending 10 weeks as drone pilot interns mapping parks and public infrastructure across San Antonio’s Southwest Side. Their work combined drone operations and 3D mapping with a larger public-health effort examining walkability, accessibility, safety, and other factors that shape quality of life in the community. San Antonio Report education reporter Xochilt Garcia followed the students into the
Aug 271 min read
3rd annual CAST Schools Champions Reception and Student Showcase will Honor Industry Partners
CAST Schools will hold its 3rd annual Champions Reception and Student Showcase on May 18 at Boeing Center at Tech Port. This event celebrates industry and community partners who have
Jul 19, 20251 min read
CAST Med DEPOT Recognized at City Council
CAST Med High School Students, Recognized Statewide for Diabetes Prevention, Present to City Council SAN ANTONIO (May 18, 2023) – A group of students from CAST Med High School received
Jul 19, 20251 min read
Students Learn, Businesses Benefit from CAST
In my role for CPS Energy, I’ve engaged with many intern programs, and this front-row seat introduced me to a group of schools called the Centers for Applied Science &
Jul 19, 20251 min read
San Antonio Middle School Students Explore World of STEM at CAST STEM Adventure Camp
About 45 students are participating at this year’s CAST STEM Adventure Camp, hosted at CAST STEM High School at Southwest ISD. >>> Click here to see the entire story on
Jul 19, 20251 min read
CAST Med High School Students Will Explore Healthcare and Education Challenges Facing San Antonio’s Southside in First CAST Imagines Event
SAN ANTONIO (September 13, 2023) – CAST Schools kicks off CAST Imagines this week, a student-led event designed to offer deeper understanding of and generate new possibilities for San Antonio
Jul 19, 20251 min read
CAST STEM High School Will Relocate to Palo Alto College
SAN ANTONIO (September 20, 2023) – CAST STEM High School, the #1 engineering school on San Antonio’s Southside, will move to Palo Alto College to further its commitment to
Jul 19, 20251 min read
Dr. Melissa Alcala Announced as Assistant Superintendent of 1882 Partnerships for San Antonio ISD
The San Antonio ISD Board of Trustees confirmed Dr. Melissa Alcala as Assistant Superintendent of 1882 Partnerships. In her new role, Dr. Alcala will support choice schools within the district,
Jul 19, 20251 min read
Future Ready Bexar County Celebrates Nearly $114 million In Funding
CAST Schools Advance Future Ready Activities Focused on Youth Voice SAN ANTONIO – Future Ready Bexar County partners gathered to celebrate a historic almost $114 million in funding received
Jul 19, 20251 min read
80|20 Foundation and CAST Schools Forge Transformative Partnerships Benefitting CAST Tech High School
San Antonio – CAST Schools and the 80|20 Foundation proudly announce two student-centered partnerships to strengthen career preparedness for CAST Tech High School students in San Antonio ISD, the city’s
Jul 19, 20251 min read
CAST STEM Welcomes Students for First Day at Palo Alto College
On Tuesday, CAST STEM students were able to start their first day of the spring semester at their new home at Palo Alto College. Earlier last year, it was
Jul 19, 20251 min read
6th Annual CAST SCHOOLS SPEAK UP SPEAK OUT
OVER 400 STUDENTS EXPECTED FROM ACROSS SAN ANTONIO TO COMPETE IN THE 6th Annual CAST SCHOOLS SPEAK UP SPEAK OUT CIVICS FAIR ON JANUARY 19 WINNING TEAMS ADVANCE TO STATE-WIDE
Jul 19, 20251 min read
CAST Schools Announced as one of the Winners of Round Three of the Catalyze Challenge
February 29, 2024 — Catalyze today announced the winners of round three of the Catalyze Challenge. In total, 15 organizations will receive $3.3 million to pilot innovative career-connected learning initiatives.
Jul 19, 20251 min read
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