Where are they now? Sammy Mohammed, Software Engineer
Bianca Angeles Lacson was one of five members of the inaugural cohort of TGR Foundation’s signature Earl Woods Scholar Program. Created in 2006 to honor the life and legacy of the late Earl Woods, the program provided Angeles and her peers with a variety of resources, including an internship at the flagship TGR Learning Lab, where they grew an unshakeable bond. 
TGR Foundation, Los Angeles Chargers open doors to sports industry for local students
TGR Foundation, in partnership with the Los Angeles Chargers Impact Fund, hosted an industry career panel, networking event and SoFi Stadium tour for high school students from Anaheim and Los Angeles. This activation was designed to provide students interested in the sports industry with firsthand exposure and insight into potential career pathways.
The Workforce Pipeline Isn’t Broken — It Simply Wasn’t Built for Everyone
Many students are told that education leads to opportunity, but the path isn’t equal. It’s a message I’ve heard my entire career, and for too long it’s been incomplete. The promise has always been simple: work hard, graduate, get your college degree and success will follow. For many young people, especially those from under-resourced communities, it just doesn’t work that way.
TGR Learning Lab Philadelphia Robotics Team Qualifies for FIRST® Robotics World Championship in Its Inaugural Season
TGR Foundation announced that the TGR Learning Lab Philadelphia’s first-year robotics team, Tiger Robotics, has qualified for the FIRST® Robotics World Championship, taking place April 29 – May 2 in Houston, TX. As the only robotics team in West Philadelphia, this achievement marks an extraordinary milestone for the TGR Learning Lab and its students, placing it among the top high school robotics teams in the world.
Future of Opportunity for Students: Education, Access and the Workforce Ahead
The path from school to career has never been simple, but today it’s more uncertain and more unequal than ever before. For decades, we told young people, especially those from under-resourced communities, that if they worked hard, graduated high school, and earned a college degree, opportunity would follow. For many, it didn’t.
Where are they now? Bianca Angeles, Inaugural Earl Woods Scholar
Bianca Angeles Lacson was one of five members of the inaugural cohort of TGR Foundation’s signature Earl Woods Scholar Program. Created in 2006 to honor the life and legacy of the late Earl Woods, the program provided Angeles and her peers with a variety of resources, including an internship at the flagship TGR Learning Lab, where they grew an unshakeable bond. 
Where are they now? Erica Rivera, Mechanical Engineer
Erica Rivera grew up in Anaheim, CA, just miles away from the flagship TGR Learning Lab. Through a school day field trip, she discovered a safe space to explore her passion for math with her twin sister, Jessica. The two grew a love for solving math problems in fourth grade and later found an affinity […]
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 […]
TGR Foundation Names Hrag Hamalian Chief Executive Officer
TGR Foundation today announced the appointment of Hrag Hamalian as Chief Executive Officer. A nationally recognized education leader and social impact entrepreneur, Hamalian will guide the next phase of TGR Foundation’s expansion while deepening impact for students from under-resourced communities nationwide. Hamalian has served as president of TGR Learning Labs and national programs since October […]
Atlanta Public Schools Announces Partnership with TGR Foundation, Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation to Transform Capitol View Elementary Building into TGR Learning Lab Atlanta
Partnership with the Atlanta Board of Education enables historic facility to be reimagined as a state-of-the-art STEAM learning lab for students and community.
