STRIVE provides pathways to life-changing careers. |
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STRIVE receives $600K grant toward
economic mobility mentoring
Funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation supports equity initiatives for individuals with high barriers to labor market success
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STRIVE has been awarded $600k from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The investment will help to strengthen our support of students as they work to achieve upward mobility. The grant will fund a strengthened coaching practice, supporting students as they manage the many hurdles to success at work.
"We are proud and grateful to receive funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation that will fuel the launch of this work, empowering the people who are most left behind in our economy," said STRIVE CEO & President Phil Weinberg. “This programming will provide the targeted tools and sustained supports needed to guide individuals into careers that offer opportunities for upward mobility.”
During the 15-month grant, STRIVE will study the progress of our students in New York and Atlanta, using those findings to impact how coaching and case management models can be strengthened nationally. Building off an already strong coaching practice, STRIVE partnered with Economic Mobility Pathways (EMPath) to incorporate their research-backed economic mobility coaching practice – Mobility Mentoring® – to infuse as a core component of STRIVE’s career coaching model.
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Quiwintre Frye appointed Founding Executive Director of STRIVE Birmingham |
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Quiwintre Frye is an accomplished nonprofit leader and passionate advocate for Birmingham residents with a deep commitment to developing the power of education and economic opportunity. Mrs. Frye joins STRIVE from the Birmingham Education Foundation, where as Director of Programming & Operations she led efforts focused on college and career success for Birmingham students.
“Quiwintre's passion and demonstrated commitment to provide Birmingham's citizens with a better career pathway makes her an excellent fit for bringing STRIVE's proven model to Birmingham,” said Jared Weinstein of the Overton Project, a key local investor and champion for bringing STRIVE to Birmingham. “I'm thrilled she has agreed to take the reins and am excited for the impact Quiwintre and STRIVE will have for the city.”
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STRIVE grads featured on NPR's Weekend Edition Sunday
STRIVE graduates Nathaniel (STRIVE New York) and Regina (STRIVE Atlanta) were interviewed for this year's NPR Weekend Edition Sunday Labor Day segment on the current job market. They explained how, with the help of STRIVE, they navigated the extreme employment challenges of recent years and shared the success they have found in establishing their new career paths.
“Not only am I now in a union,” said Nathaniel, “but in just another six months it will pay for my education, for me to go into med school, which I intend to do.”
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STRIVE Future Leaders now on the DOL blog
Congratulations to Brianna, recent graduate of STRIVE Future Leaders at Café Reconcile in New Orleans. Brianna is now working in the hospitality industry and is excited to be building a career that she is proud of and enjoys.
Brianna is featured on the Department of Labor (DOL) national blog as a part of STRIVE's federally-supported program, Future Leaders.
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Launched in 2015, STRIVE Future Leaders is an innovative, comprehensive program for justice-involved young adults that incorporates evidence-based, informed practices and promising strategies to help youth grow as thriving adults in their communities. The program is funded by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and was developed in collaboration with MDRC and the Youth Development Institute, with support from The Annie E. Casey Foundation. STRIVE Future Leaders programming is now available at both our New York and Atlanta sites, as well as through our affiliate partnerships in Chicago, Connecticut, New Orleans, New York, Philadelphia, and San Diego. |
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CD&R Foundation President speaks at STRIVE New York Graduation
At last month’s STRIVE New York graduation of all three programs—Career Path, Fresh Start, and Future Leaders—Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) Foundation President Randy Moore inspired the room as he spoke heartfully to graduates on shared experiences, celebrating their individual talents and championing their collective resilience.
“The grit, agency, and determination that STRIVE graduates embody invigorates me in my work supporting equity through opportunity,” said Randy.
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"Each one of them is shattering the statistics and overcoming adversity with such resilience and optimism. It was an honor to be in community with them as they marked this significant milestone along their path to success.”
STRIVE is proud to be an inaugural Talent Solutions Partner with CD&R.
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Don't forget to RSVP to our first in-person gala in three years! STRIVE Strong: Gala 2022 will be held at 583 Park on Wednesday, November 16 at 6 pm.
This year’s honoree is Daryl Lee, Global CEO of McCann Worldgroup. Our featured corporate partner is Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, honor accepted by CD&R Foundation President, Randy Moore. And our Honorary Chairs are Democratic Leader, Charles E. Schumer; New York City Mayor, Eric Adams; and Birmingham, AL Mayor Randall Woodfin. Thank you to the many sponsors and donors supporting STRIVE.
There is still room to attend or sponsor. Join us!
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The STRIVE Strong Gala fuels our mission to provide pathways to life-changing careers and opportunities for those who face societal barriers to advancement. |
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We are grateful to all our supporters. |
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Thank you for being a part of the STRIVE Community.
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