Why Propel Houston

As a mother of two, aged 12 and 15, my primary mission has always been to prepare my children for the future. While they were younger, I didn’t push them to think about their career paths; I believed it was something they could explore later and thought, like me, they would naturally uncover their interests. However, when my daughter reached 9th grade and didn’t have any interests in a specific career track, I very quickly began to reassess my approach. Her uncertainty about her future career sparked my concern and honestly sent me in a spiral about her ability to support herself as an adult. Not sure if you’ve ever experienced that as a parent…?! 😊

This moment led me to realize the importance of exposing her to various career options and experiences that would ensure she was prepared for life after high school. However, my search for suitable programs in our Katy area proved challenging. Most programs were either limited in proximity to Houston suburbs, lacked options for undecided students, or focused solely on STEAM-related careers.

Determined to address this gap, drawing on my experience in creating internship and leadership programs for global companies, I decided to launch Propel Houston. Propel Houston aims to assist students and parents alike in uncovering, creating, and achieving a rewarding future beyond their secondary education. Our mission is to provide a transformative experience for houston-area students to explore diverse career paths through immersive experiences and knowledge. We aim to assist students in building a solid foundation to pursue their post-secondary goals with confidence and purpose.

If you can relate to any of this story, you are not alone, and we are here to help advance the youth forward!