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06/15/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 06/15/2026 14:04
Senior Success Story: Alan Rivera (en español)
Alan Rivera graduated from the Rosedale School's GO Project, Austin ISD's community-based transition program that helps students ages 18-22 prepare for life after high school through work experience, college exploration and independent living skills.
Through the GO Project, Alan gained real-world experience in the community, including internships at Galaxy Highland Theater and Barrett's Coffee.
His teacher, Chris Butchard, says the program is designed to help students build skills for adulthood. "We are an 18+ transition program," Butchard said. "It's a lot of community focus."
Alan is known for his creativity and talent as an artist, often drawing inspiration from his love of TV news, radio and his favorite celebrities. Butchard says Alan enjoys painting familiar faces and has also become a mentor to other students.
What's next: After graduation, Alan will continue developing his art at Sage Studio three times a week through a scholarship. He also plans to take classes at Austin Community College and work as a plumber with his dad.
What they're saying: Butchard said Alan's next steps show how much he has grown through Rosedale and the GO Project.
"He's going to have a great future immediately out of this GO Project," Butchard said. "Which is obviously just amazing."
Congratulations, Alan!
Dig deeper: Families interested the GO Project can find program information as listed on its brochure.
Alan Rivera se graduó del Proyecto GO de la Escuela Rosedale, un programa de transición del Austin ISD basado en la comunidad que ayuda a los estudiantes de 18-22 años a prepararse para la vida después de la preparatoria a través de experiencia laboral, exploración de universidades y destrezas para la vida independiente.
A través del Proyecto GO, Alan obtuvo experiencia en el mundo real dentro de su comunidad, incluyendo pasantías en el cine Galaxy Highland y Barrett's Coffee.
Su maestro, Chris Butchard, dice que el programa está diseñado para ayudar a los estudiantes a desarrollar destrezas para la adultez. "Somos un programa de transición para mayores de 18", dijo Butchard. "Hay mucho enfoque en la comunidad".
A Alan se lo conoce por su creatividad y talento como artista, y con frecuencia obtiene inspiración de su amor por las noticias televisivas, la radio y sus estrellas favoritas. Butchard dice que Alan disfruta pintando caras conocidas y también se ha convertido en un mentor para otros estudiantes.
¿Cuál es el siguiente paso? Después de la graduación, Alan seguirá creando su arte en Sage Studio tres veces a la semana gracias a una beca. También planea tomar clases en Austin Community College y trabajar como plomero con su papá.
Lo que está diciendo: Butchard dijo que los próximos pasos de Alan demuestran lo mucho que ha progresado en Rosedale y el Proyecto GO.
"Va a tener un gran futuro inmediatamente después de que salga de este Proyecto GO", dijo Butchard. "Lo cual es obviamente absolutamente increíble".
¡Felicitaciones, Alan!
Profundicen: Las familias interesadas en el Proyecto GO pueden encontrar información sobre el programa en su folleto.
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