Orange County United Way’s Post

Not all roads lead to #employment. For many, #entrepreneurship and #smallbusiness is a pathway to success. #AdultEducation providers should establish partnerships to provide support for as many opportunities as possible. #Workforce is not limited to working for someone. It can be an opportunity to contribute to the workforce through business ownership. #AdultEducationMatters #MoveAheadWithAdultEd #EducateAndElevateAdultEd

We are excited to release PREPARED, the tnAchieves 2024 Annual Report! This report highlights tnAchieves scope and impact, celebrates a decade of TN Promise and emphasizes how we are helping build Tennessee's future workforce. A few highlights & discoveries from this year's report: 📌 88% of tnAchieves students represent vulnerable student populations. 📌 tnAchieves has helped more than 46,000 students graduate from college and become more career-ready. 📌 Students who work with a tnAchieves COMPLETE Coach are 533% MORE LIKELY to graduate than their peers. 📌 tnAchieves has disbursed $4.6M in COMPLETE grant funding helping alleviate financial barriers that hinder college success. 📌 Summer Programs work. Students participating in a tnAchieves Summer Program are 242% MORE LIKELY to graduate than their peers. Krissy sums it up well in her letter to stakeholders -- IT ALL MATTERS. This work is impactful and makes a difference in Tennesseeans' lives. I am thankful for the opportunity to help craft this report each year! If you would like to join #TeamtnAchieves, we are now accepting volunteers for the 2025 Mentor Program. Learn more at tnAchieves.org/mentors!

As we kick off National Volunteer Month, let's reflect on how we can break down barriers and ensure that every young person has the chance to make a difference. At Service Academy, we believe that meaningful service should be open to all, regardless of background or circumstance. By designing opportunities that meet young people where they are, we can help unlock their potential for impact. So, we want to hear from you: What can we do to make service more welcoming and achievable for all youth? Share your ideas in the comments! Together, let's build a world where every young person can lead through service. Learn more about our approach: https://lnkd.in/ekuSy4F8 - Ryan & Thomas Growney SG’24 #NewServiceAcademy Image description: The words "How can we create more inclusive and accessible service opportunities for young changemakers?" against a field of blue pennants.

From the "Paths of Opportunity: What It Will Take for All Young People to Thrive," here are some outstanding stats: - Only 3 in 10 young people experiencing poverty earn a living wage by age 30. - Strong academic outcomes raise the odds of earning a living wage to 6 in 10. - Improving academics alone can’t level the playing field. What's missing is you! Where are partnerships in providing internships, workforce development, STEAM support, and financial literacy skills? Step up! Our students need you! We can help to hook you up! [Link to learn more: https://lnkd.in/efrMHmDP] [Schedule a consultation: https://lnkd.in/dGrWsYaA]

If you're in an academic program that requires a lot of volunteer hours, like #internationalbaccalaureate, make the most of your time off by completing service hours over the summer. Spread out your requirements so that volunteering is something you do with goodwill. Do more with your volunteer hours by not only servicing your community but also developing your interests, broadening your resume, and enhancing your capstone, research, or independent projects. #collegeapplications #collegeapplicationseason #highschool #sat #application #highereducation #senior #educationmatters #onlinecourse #collegeadmissions #collegeprep #collegebound #admissions #studentsuccess #testprep #satprep #collegeready #admission #highschoolsenior #collegecounseling #collegecounselor #collegeadvice #collegeplanning #collegeapps #collegeessay #collegeapplication #collegepreparation #collegetips #applyingtocollege #collegeadvisor

A few weeks ago, I had the privileged of being able to speak with Livia Scott from Wonkhe for the Membership Services Show about Undeb Aberystwyth's collaboration with Aberystwyth University Careers Service. In the podcast, I talk about: ► How utilising the University's 'ABERForward' employability scheme has 'changed the game' for us. ► Utilising recent graduates as staff can add real value for SUs: they have already gone through the 'whole student experience'. ► 'Micro placements' (e.g. Via Aberystwyth's Career Readiness Support) can be an effective tool for SUs to get quality student engagement.

Those seeking to get rich from #TxEd use the pseudonym "#SchoolChoice" for the #VoucherScams & #CharterSchoolPerks they try to ramrod through the #TxLege. Props to #FortWorthISD: Let's remind our communities that our #TexasPublicSchools offer school choice with #SchoolsOfChoice & #ProgramsOfChoice!

Islamic School Principals know they don’t really get a summer-long break. Here is an excerpt from a great article about best practices in summer for school principals. What is your favorite part about prepping for the school year? “August: Prepare, Connect, and Welcome Preparation for the New Academic Year Prepare Classrooms and Facilities: Ensure classrooms, libraries, laboratories, and other facilities are clean, well-stocked, and ready for use.   Staff Meetings: Hold meetings to communicate the school’s goals, expectations, and any new procedures or policies. Building Connections Connect with Parents: Start the year on a positive note with a ‘welcome back’ newsletter or video message to parents.   Community Outreach: Strengthen the school’s relationship with the community by organizing an open house or a community service event. Welcoming Teachers and Students Welcome Back Event for Teachers: Host a social event for the teachers before school begins to foster a sense of camaraderie.   First Day of School Preparation: Plan a special welcome for students on their first day back to create an atmosphere of excitement and positivity. Taken from: https://lnkd.in/exw92wgp

You can now catch our #STEMtasticSC! videos as they are released on our new YouTube channel. We are sharing some great SC Department of Education CTE career videos too. Check them out! #scstem

Read this article and learn more about MESD'S MER Summer Academy.