THE IMPACT
Students who participate in the programs are more prepared to achieve their college and career goals.
Internship opportunities
Zak (2015) interning in Washington D.C. with Congresswoman Terri Sewell.
College acceptance and scholarships
Kiara Aaron (2012) accepted to 15+ universities with nearly $200,000 in scholarships.
IMPACT OVERVIEW.
Civic
Engagement
Jeremi Moore advocates for more resources and support for his school directly to the U.S. Secretary of Education.
Leadership Development
Students participate in our annual Leadership Forum at American Express
Entrepreneurship Pathways
Jonathan Strange (2015) went on to own two tech companies, has customers in San Francisco and Chicago. He also runs a store in the Eastchase shopping district.
Entrepreneurship Pathways
Students in NYC participate
in an annual Shark Tank Entrepreneurship competition. Students are partnered with business leaders and pitch to actual Wall Street investors for a check (fake check).
Study Abroad Opportunities
After participating in the program, students like Deshay have been inspired to keep expanding her horizons and study abroad in Europe.
Extensive Professional Network
Students count Reggie Love, the former personal assistant to President Obama, as one of the many professionals they meet and can follow up with for advice.
Extensive Professional Network
Pete Costa, former Governor of the New York Stock Exchange, meets with students on the trading floor.
College and Career Readiness
Students participating in a business case exercise at Goldman Sachs.
