BSF Student Success Skills Program Registration Now Open
The Barrientos Scholarship Foundation (BSF) is excited to open registration for the 2026 Student Success Skills Program, a powerful leadership and professional development series created to support Latino students as they grow academically and prepare for careers beyond graduation.
The Student Success Skills Program was created with a clear goal: to seamlessly integrate education with professional development. Through this program, students gain access to practical tools, guidance, and experiences that help bridge the gap between the classroom and the workforce.
Participants will engage with professional speakers, build career-ready skills, and expand their networks through meaningful connections with peers, mentors, and employers. These experiences are designed to open doors to internships, apprenticeships, and post-graduation career pipelines.
BSF collaborates with many of Nebraska’s top employers to ensure students are not only prepared for success, but seen, supported, and recruited. By connecting students directly to workforce partners, the Student Success Skills Program helps enrich Nebraska’s workforce with diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and emerging talent.
This collaboration strengthens both students and businesses, creating a more inclusive, innovative, and resilient future for our state.
Program Dates & Topics
All sessions are on Wednesdays from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the University of Nebraska at Omaha Community Engagement Center (UNO CEC) with free parking in Parking LOT E.
March 11, 2026 | Life Choices & Decision Making
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM | UNO CEC Building, Room 201
Speakers: Douglas County Commissioner Roger Garcia and entrepreneur Abby Miller (UNL Alumna)
This opening session helps students explore how to navigate major personal and professional decisions with confidence and clarity.
March 25, 2026 | Health & Wellness
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM | UNO CEC Building, Room 209
Speakers: To Be Announced
Students will learn strategies to balance academic demands with mental, physical, and emotional health for long-term well-being and success.
April 8, 2026 | Financial Literacy
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM | UNO CEC Building, Room 116
Speakers: To Be Announced
This practical workshop equips students with essential skills in budgeting, saving, credit, and financial decision-making — tools that build independence now and into the future.
April 22, 2026 | Social Skills
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM | UNO CEC Building, Room 231
Speaker: Rita Rodriguez
This interactive session strengthens students’ communication, networking, teamwork, and leadership skills — helping them thrive in academic, professional, and personal spaces.