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hard skills, and clinical experience to students while helping the students to minimize the barriers that is keeping them from obtaining a quality living wage.
STRIVE relies heavily on government grants and philanthropic support, which can fluctuate with policy changes and economic downturns, so this could be a threat to the longevity of the organization. Also, nonprofit staff, including career coaches and case managers, may face burnout due to high caseloads Improved staff training, compensation, and sustainability is critical to prevent burnout and maintaining high quality support. Also, build a robust alumni community can provide ongoing support, mentorship, and inspiration for current students, while also creating a feedback loop to improve programming. Stronger Employer Partnerships for Long-Term Career Growth would lead to great success for our mission because it can deepen relationships with employers who are committed to hiring for potential, investing in and complex client needs— especially post-pandemic.
adapting to the evolving needs of the communities it serves.
tangible outcome: Career Ready Graduate, Living Wage Employment and Career Growth, Barrier Reduction, Equity in Access and Advancement, Alumni Impact, and Strong Internal Culture and Staff Investment .
The purpose of STRIVE that I am most passionate about is helping individuals overcome barriers to employment and build a life of stability, purpose, and dignity. So many of the people we serve come economic hardship, or simply a lack of opportunity—and what inspires me most is STRIVE’s belief that none of that defines a person’s future. to us carrying burdens—past mistakes, systemic injustice,
employee development, and reducing bias in hiring and promotion.
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