Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Earl Woods
Today, on Earl Woods’ birthday, we celebrate the remarkable life and enduring legacy of a man whose values continue to inspire generations. Before he was known to many as Tiger Woods’ father, Earl was a trailblazer in his own right. A standout athlete, he became the first African American baseball player in the Big Seven […]
Career-Connected Learning in Action at the 2026 Genesis Invitational
Each year, the Genesis Invitational provides more than a world-class stage for golf; it becomes a real-world classroom for students. Built from our Teen Career Readiness strategy designed to provide experience for TGR Learning Lab members to learn about work, through work and at work, tournament week delivered layered opportunities that expanded exposure, built skills […]
Preparing Teens for Their Future: Our Career Readiness Strategy
The modern workforce requires more than academic knowledge; it requires adaptable skills, practical experience and clear pathways from education to career. Our Teen Career Readiness Framework is designed to prepare high school students to thrive in a dynamic, future-focused economy. Rooted in three core constructs — Learning About Work, Learning Through Work, and Learning At Work — this framework ensures students gain a holistic understanding of career […]
From Curiosity to Confidence: Fatima’s Journey at the TGR Learning Lab Philadelphia
Fatima’s journey is a reflection of what happens when curiosity meets opportunity. Hands-on projects and STEM experiments pulled Fatima into a world of discovery at the TGR Learning Lab Philadelphia. Like many students, she was curious but unsure of where her journey. might lead. What she found was more than an after-school program; it was […]
TGR Foundation, DoD STEM invest in educators across Southern California through free Educator Symposium
The 2025 Educator Symposium, supported by DoD STEM, united education professionals across Southern California at the TGR learning Lab Anaheim for a day of learning, connection and collaboration. The event featured hands-on workshops, networking opportunities and a resource fair highlighting tools, practices and experiences to help educators engage students in real-world learning experiences, with emphasis […]
TGR Foundation appoints Shante Carter as CFO and EVP, Business Administration
TGR Foundation announced the appointment of Shante Carter as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, Business Administration. In this role, Carter will be responsible for guiding the organization’s financial health and operational effectiveness. Reporting to CEO Cyndi Court, she will serve on the Foundation’s senior management team, providing strategic and hands-on leadership in finance, human […]
TGR Foundation announces newest cohort of DoD STEM Ambassadors
TGR Foundation is excited to welcome 30 new educators across the country to the 2025 – 2026 Department of Defense (DoD) STEM Ambassador program. Managed and facilitated by TGR Foundation since 2021, the program is a year-long initiative that provides funding, training and support to advance Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education and prepare […]
