Since the first class of AVID Elective Senior graduated in 1983, it is estimated that there are nearly 1 million AVID Alumni. Their attachment to AVID remains strong, and they are eager to stay connected, but they have had minimal opportunities to reengage with AVID.
In 2023, AVID Center launched AVID Alumni Services to build a vibrant and sustainable alumni community and create meaningful events and webinars that extend AVID’s impact and visibility. We will address gaps in opportunity knowledge for high school students and their families, guardians, or mentors by providing and promoting easy-to-use AVID Open Access resources that spark their interest in college and careers, broaden their understanding, and stairstep them through the process.
Together with AVID champions, AVID will form mutually beneficial relationships with and amongst AVID alumni across the world to continue to support increased success in college and careers.
AVID Alumni Resources
AVID Alumni Services has curated resources for you to leverage in your college and career journeys. As you continue to reach your potential in college, career and life, we will continue to build a social and professional community to mirror that of the AVID family and the social and academic support the AVID sites provided to ensure the best you! Welcome to Alumni Services and stay tuned for more ways to personally and professionally grow, plus opportunities to engage with each other, AVID and your community.
AVIDly Adulting Podcast
Welcome to AVIDly Adulting, the podcast where we tackle the wild ride of transitioning into your first career and all of the life lessons in between and beyond.
Tune in every first and third Monday of the month for fresh episodes packed with insights, advice, and plenty of relatable moments. Get ready to embrace adulting with us.
Mental
Fitness
The Mental Health Coalition College Student Mental Health Toolkit is designed to equip you, as a college student, with the resources, services, and support needed to thrive.
The Mental Health Coalition’s Resource Library is a searchable database to learn about mental health issues and concerns, learn coping skills, and seek support.
Focused
Note-Taking
Note-taking is a fundamental success skill. You will take notes on in college, on the job, at meetings, and when managing work-life balance.
AVID Clubs and
Chapters
Start an AVID club or chapter at your college or university! College and university clubs and chapters provide students with opportunities to develop leadership skills, foster community, and engage in activities that align with your interests. Complete this application and you’re on your way to starting an AVID family on campus!
AVID Alumni in the News
Bridging the gap in the understanding of AVID
El Estoque
From the Article: “‘AVID really is like a family,’ Takahashi said. ‘We do become really, really close, because we spend every single day together'” Continue Reading…
From Hood River to High Voltage: Estefani Reyes Moreno’s Electrifying Journey
Portland State University
From the Article: “‘I wasn’t planning to come to college at all,’ Estefani recalls: ‘I was just gonna finish high school.’ That changed when her teacher encouraged her to join AVID—Advancement Via Individual Determination—a program designed to help students overcome various challenges in accessing higher education.” Continue Reading…
AVID Alumni return to their alma maters to inspire the future generation.
Park Bugle | Oct. 31, 2024
From the Article: “Como students in the Advancement via Individual Determination (AVID) program gathered in the school auditorium on Sept. 26 to hear motivational messages from a couple of young Como alumni leaders.” Continue Reading…
Hear From Exceptional AVID Alumni
AVID alumni are a tremendous testament to our proven success in helping students throughout their life-changing journey. They proudly talk about the long-lasting impact that AVID had and continues to have and how often they draw on skills they learned from AVID as they navigate college and advance in their careers.
Jonathan Grant Brown
Jesula Jeannot
Kevin Barrios
Dr. Jerome Chelliah
Stay Connected!
Join our AVID Alumni Network!
Join our AVID Alumni Network by signing up in the AVID Community of Champions Portal.
Follow these directions on how to register for the AVID Community of Champions.
Make networking with other AVID alums easy by joining our AVID Alumni Facebook and LinkedIn groups.
