College and Career Ready
Uplifting untapped potential by providing unique opportunities for success.
Our latest child well-being data tells us that established college and career pathways overlook youth in high-need communities. By creating and investing in opportunities outside of these pathways, we empower young Atlantans to take the first step in building generational wealth.
What We're Up Against
14,000
Nearly 14,000 youth ages 16 to 19 are outside of college and career pipelines.
70%+
By 2031, more than 70% of jobs will require some form of post-secondary education.
$2.3 billion
In 2018-2019 academic year, an estimated $2.3 billion in federal college scholarship money was left unused.
What We're Doing
Strengthen Academic Support
Improve academic outcomes by ensuring youth have quality afterschool and summer experiences that foster leadership development, success in school, and planning for future careers.
Expand Career Pathways
Create opportunities for youth to build soft skills that employers prefer — such as comprehensive work-based learning programs like apprenticeships, which advance work-readiness and lead to longer-term career opportunities.
Increase College Planning
Help youth and their families build financial literacy skills, develop savings plans, and navigate the complexities of college funding as well as post-secondary education selection and application.
Secure Housing and Basic Needs
Increase equitable access to food, shelter and transportation — the fundamentals that all children need to learn and thrive.
Expand career pathways and help more students plan for college and job training.
Each of us has it within our power to do something. Can we count on you?