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supports participants in achieving both immediate employment and long-term economic mobility. The participant experience is seamless, but the design behind it is highly intentional. By combining job readiness with financial and career coaching, STRIVE equips individuals with the tools and support needed to achieve both employment and long-term financial stability. As a funder, we value the clarity and consistency in how their model is implemented, and we’ve seen firsthand how it drives measurable outcomes for the communities they serve. In addition, STRIVE is actively engaged in both local and national convenings, where they contribute practical insights from their day-to- day work with jobseekers. They bring a valuable perspective to these spaces, grounded in real experience, which helps inform more responsive workforce strategies and highlights what’s truly needed to support individuals on the path to economic mobility.
rapidly evolving labor market, where shifts in technology, automation, and credentialing can make it difficult for jobseekers to keep up, especially if programs don’t have the flexibility or resources to adapt quickly. As we navigate changes in political leadership and funding priorities, it’s important for organizations like STRIVE to have a stronger presence in workforce policy conversations, if possible. Ensuring that future funding supports practical, community- focused strategies will be critical to maintaining and growing the impact of the work.
within high-growth industries.
Expanding into additional communities with high levels of underemployment, particularly where access to quality workforce services is limited, could significantly extend STRIVE’s impact. In doing so, they should also aim to deepen partnerships with employers and key workforce stakeholders to not only prepare individuals for employment, but also to influence how systems and services are structured to better support long-term success. Continuing to strengthen and expand the Financial Opportunity Center® model should remain central to STRIVE’s future. When employment training is paired with financial coaching and supportive services, it creates a more complete pathway to lasting financial stability. That kind of integrated, outcomes- focused approach is where STRIVE has the potential to lead the field.
From a systems perspective, seeing stronger employer engagement, increased referrals from partner organizations, and growth in participant satisfaction are also key indicators that STRIVE’s model is working. As a funder, we look for consistent, data-driven outcomes paired with real stories of transformation. When those two things align, it’s a strong signal that the work is on track and making a lasting difference. Success is also reflected in what happens beyond the program. It’s when a participant returns not for services, but as a guest speaker, a mentor, or even a partner employer. It’s when alumni refer others because they trust the process. And it’s when STRIVE becomes a go-to resource for employers seeking skilled, motivated talent.
What partnerships would lead to great success for our mission?
To maximize impact, it will be important for STRIVE to continue deepening and expanding partnerships with employers and industry leaders, particularly in high- growth sectors like healthcare, logistics, clean energy, and technology. These relationships help
ensure that training remains relevant, that job placement
Ultimately, STRIVE’s vision becomes tangible when its model is not only
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