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June 27, 2025

Celebrating Growth and the Journey Ahead: Highlights from Beyond2026

In June, Summer Search Boston held a special event for high school juniors. At Beyond2026: Navigating Opportunities in a Changing World, Summer Searchers connected with their new post-secondary mentors, explored resources throughout the city, and made the exciting transition into the next phase of their Summer Search journey.

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June 17, 2025

From Staff Mentor to Board Leader: Curtis Yancy’s Journey with Summer Search

Few people embody Summer Search’s mission as fully as Curtis Yancy, a former mentor, staff member, and now proud board member of Summer Search Bay Area. Curtis’s story is one of deep connection, intentional leadership, and the belief that every young person deserves a chance to discover who they are and what they can achieve.

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Final Power of Youth Voice & Leadership

June 16, 2025

The Power of Youth Voice & Leadership Virtual Panel Highlights

Earlier this month, Summer Search hosted a powerful virtual panel exploring the question: How can we ensure that young people are empowered to lead and pursue a life of purpose? Watch and read a summary here.

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June 9, 2025

Why a “Dry Run” Matters: Preparing Students for Life-Changing Outdoor Experiences

From June through August, hundreds of high school Summer Searchers will step outside of their comfort zones to take on empowering experiences across the country and abroad. Read one example of how Summer Searchers in the Bay Area are getting ready for their outdoor trips.

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Two Summer Searchers Receive OWL Scholarships

June 4, 2025

Two Summer Searchers Win Prestigious Oprah Winfrey Leadership Scholarships

We are thrilled to share that two Summer Searchers, Katie L. and Sophea M., have been selected as Oprah Winfrey Leadership Scholars, earning a four-year, full scholarship to the college of their choice. This prestigious and highly competitive opportunity recognizes their leadership, academic excellence, and potential, and we are so proud to celebrate this milestone with them as they enter this next phase of their lives.

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May 30, 2025

Building Dreams: Summer Searchers Explore Careers in Construction with Shawmut

Since the start of the year, Summer Search Boston and New York City students have participated in career exploration trips with Shawmut Design and Construction. Read more about how these trips give students the opportunity to engage with different industry professionals.

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May 21, 2025

Summer Search Philadelphia Honored by City Council

On May 1, Summer Search Philadelphia was recognized by the Philadelphia City Council for its longstanding commitment to uplifting and empowering young leaders across the city. The recognition highlighted the program’s deep roots in the Philadelphia community, celebrating its legacy of mentorship, experiential learning, and post-secondary support for more than 500 young people since its founding in 2008.

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May 1, 2025

My Time at the NC State of the Child Summit

Emma Gilliam, Summer Search Intern and Master of Public Administration student at UNC-Chapel Hill, shares her reflections from attending the NC State of the Child Summit including how it reinforced how important it is that we continue investing in mentor relationships and support systems.

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April 21, 2025

The Perpetual Search: Reflections on 100+ Summer Search Alumni Interviews

Eric Trinh Chu, Summer Search Bay Area Alum and Alumni Ambassador and Development Operations Associate reflects  on what it has meant to interview 100+ Summer Search alumni, collecting their stories and reflections, updating them on what’s happening at Summer Search, and learning about their adult lives today. 

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March 25, 2025

Defining High-Quality Programming at Summer Search

Ursulina Ramirez, Summer Search CEO shares more about what high-quality program and mentorship means at Summer Search. Read more from Ursulina as she dives into this as well as the long-term outcomes we seek for our students.

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