Advancing the Future at PROPEL Houston 2024 Summer Summit

2024 Summer Summit: June 5 - July 31

Registration Deadline Extended: June 2nd (LIMITED SPOTS available)

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Discover Your Career Interests

Gain insight into different career paths to aid in high school curriculum and post-secondary education decisions.

Be Ready For Higher Education

Develop a plan now to ensure readiness for post-secondary education applications.

Develop Winning Habits

Cultivate crucial skills to enhance your confidence, setting you apart from your peers, and priming you for higher education and your future career.

Build Connections

Establish a community of accomplished peers and respected professionals, including corporate executives.

Define Your Path

Formulate a strategy to attain your career objectives and embark on a path to reach them.

2024 Summer Summit Module Overview

 The 8-week 2024 Summer Summit draws inspiration from top corporate leadership programs, offering advanced training and fostering winning habits alongside career exploration

Registration Fee: $50 

Program Fee: $85/week ($680 Total)

Sessions are 1-day/week:

Wednesdays, 9:00am – 2:30 pm

All sessions to be held at Houston Community College, Katy Campus

Discovering Me!

Understand yourself better, recognize your unique talents, and find what truly excites you!

Behaviors of Effective Leaders

Learn essential leadership skills and explore everyday habits that pave the way for achievement.

Effective Communication

Gain confidence when communicating, while exploring the “right” and “wrong” methods of communication. Learn how to “win” with communication.

Mindset Mastery

Discover techniques to overcome challenges, manage stress and uncertainty.

College Prep

Distinguish yourself from other college applicants. Gain insights into the steps you should take today to ensure readiness when the time comes to apply for college.

Goal Setting

Learn proven strategies to set and effectively achieve your high school, college ready and career goals.

Career Exploration

Explore a diverse range of career paths, including corporate, entrepreneurship, and trades.

Creating the life you want

Building upon the successful habits, skills, and knowledge honed over the summer, craft a goal-driven plan to pursue your identified career interests.

Our Mission

Empowering our youth to explore their passions, unlock their potential, and pursue their dreams with confidence and purpose

Explore different career paths with PROPEL Houston

Corporate Chief Executives

Real Estate

Information Technology

Trades

Engineering

Education

Entrepreneurship

AND MORE!

Meet The Team

Stacie Lewis

Stacie Lewis

Executive Director, PROPEL Houston

With over 15 years of expertise in cultivating and steering leadership programs for high school and early career talent, my journey began with participation in the GE Information Technology Leadership Program. This pivotal experience not only instilled in me ‘winning habits’ and ambition but also provided invaluable visibility into various career paths through its rotational aspect. It laid the foundation for my career trajectory, fueling my passion for developing and guiding emerging talent toward success.

Carlie Lewis

Carlie Lewis

Deputy Director, PROPEL Houston

As a rising 10th grader, I am embarking on a journey of self-discovery and exploration. Unsure of what career path awaits me, I recognize the importance of programs like PROPEL Houston in shaping my future. I believe that this program not only holds immense value for me but also for countless other students navigating similar uncertainties. Together, we’re poised to uncover our passions, unlock our potential, and chart a course toward fulfilling futures.

Milan Barnes

Milan Barnes

Marketing Director, PROPEL Houston

I’m a rising 10th-grade student eager to explore the realities of adulthood and college life. With PROPEL Houston’s guidance, I’m thrilled about the opportunities it presents for personal and leadership growth among myself and my peers. As an aspiring college basketball player, understanding my goals is pivotal, and I see now as the perfect moment to delve into the pathways to achieve them, with the support of PROPEL Houston, a program I’ve contributed to curating.