STUDENT VOICES: Eternity Love and Natalie Guerrero, Sam Houston High School sophomores
Eternity and Natalie can speak to their goals of proving that women can work in the construction industry

As SAISD and LIUNA unveil their new partnership in creating the first pre-apprenticeship in the district, Eternity Love and Natalie Guerrero are eager to break the glass ceiling of the construction field. They are often told how there are not many women working in construction, or if they do, the careers do not last long. They are easily outnumbered in their classes at school. Yet all this motivates the young ladies to prove the doubters wrong. Because so far, these two students say they are intrigued with the possibilities where a career in construction could take them.

“I really want to prove people wrong. It motivates me to learn more and get better every day. Girls can do the work just like the boys. And we can be very good at it, if not better,” said Eternity Love “I love working with power tools. I love making things with my hands.”

Eternity and Natalie will be among the student presenters at the official announcement of the SAISD/LIUNA partnership to establish the LEARN Construction Craft Laborer high school program at Sam Houston High School. (Event details below) They both will be available for interviews then or we can schedule those at another time.

Calendar items

 
Dec. 2 (Sat) – SAISD Substitute Career Fair this Weekend
9 a.m. to noon, SAISD Central Office, 514 W. Quincy St., 78212
San Antonio ISD will host a career fair to recruit substitute teachers on Saturday, Dec. 2. There will be on-site hiring and opportunities. District substitute pay rates have increased for the 2023-2024 school year, and long-term substitutes can receive incentive pay of up to $1,000. SAISD also provides generous time off and rewarding opportunities to positively impact students’ lives.

Dec 4 (Mon) – SAISD Board Meeting
5:30 p.m., SAISD Board Room, 514 W. Quincy St., 78212 or online
Link: https://www.saisd.net/page/dis-board-videos
The SAISD Board of Trustees will hold its regularly scheduled meeting at the central administrative office.
 
Dec. 5 (Tues) – SAISD and LIUNA launch Construction Craft program at Sam Houston High School
10 a.m., Sam Houston High School, 4635 E. Houston St., 78220
SAISD and LIUNA, a construction and energy industries union, are teaming up to bring the first pre-apprenticeship program to the district. The LEARN Construction Craft Laborer high school program is tailored to meet the current and future workforce needs of local area construction workers. LIUNA Training's LEARN Program is the only innovative four-year Career and Technical Education High School curriculum. The LIUNA apprenticeship pipeline will provide our students access to competitive wages, job security and stability, along with job search assistance, networking and career advancement opportunities.
 
Dec. 6 (Wed) – Highlands High School 5th annual Winter Showcase
11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Highlands High School, 3118 Elgin Ave., 78210
Highlands High School invites the community out for a night celebrating the Fine Arts programs on campus. A visual art exhibit will be followed by performances by the Highlands High School Band, Orchestra, Choir, Mariachi and the Highlands Brigade dance team highlight an evening of holiday fun for the whole family.
 
Dec. 6 (Wed) – Jefferson High School Family Engagement Night
5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Jefferson High School, 723 Donaldson Ave., 78201
Jefferson International Baccalaureate (IB) World High School invites current and prospective families to its Family Engagement Night. Families can enjoy hot chocolate while playing for prizes at the annual “Multi-Cultural Bingo” The evening is a great opportunity for families interested in learning more about the IB framework of education and how to apply to attend Jefferson High School. Current students will be sharing their experiences on life and learning as a Jefferson Mustang.
 
Dec. 9 (Sat) – Sam Houston High School “From Dreams to Reality” Family Chat
11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sam Houston High School, 4635 E. Houston St., 78220
ImmSchools will offer the first in a series of family chats for at Sam Houston High School. “From Dreams to Reality” will focus on offering a guide for immigrant students in grades K-12 and beyond. This session will offer support for immigrant students or parents to plan their educational path or guidance to financing dreams of attending college. There will be food, drinks and prizes.