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On May 12, 2025, Texans Can Academy—Pleasant Grove hosted its inaugural “Walking Into Your Future” Symposium for Young Women, bringing together approximately 200 students for a day dedicated to empowerment and future planning.
The event was sponsored by Dallas-based Cars for Kids and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and aimed to provide young women with educational, emotional, and practical tools for success in life The symposium featured a keynote address by Rocky “Rock-T” Turner, a former professional baseball player and current radio personality on the nationally syndicated Rickey Smiley Morning Show. Throughout the day, attendees participated in breakout sessions led by professional women covering topics such as spiritual grounding, mental resilience, self-esteem, college and career pathways, resume writing, entrepreneurship, community support services, money management, and community service.
One of the most popular sessions focused on entrepreneurship, where each participant received information on how to open a bank account, facilitated by the onsite “Financial Literacy Bus” provided by First Capital Bank of Texas. Additionally, each attendee received a swag bag filled with donated items and a backpack containing essential hygiene products, courtesy of Cars for Kids.
Principal Tina Shaw emphasized the importance of empowering young girls by providing them with the necessary tools to succeed academically and personally. She noted that many of the students come from underserved neighborhoods or are considered at risk for not graduating, making the support from the community and event sponsors crucial.
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