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STRIVE LOCATION
NEW YORK SUMMARY Lifetime commitment to
Secure consistent funding and form new tech and advertising partnerships to expand visibility. Address internal gaps in communication, staffing, and system utilization (e.g., Apricot). Build employer partnerships early in the program design process for better outcomes. Elevate alumni networks and
Be recognized as a best-in- class national nonprofit that sets the standard in equity and efficiency. Establish trauma-informed, in- house wraparound services to address deeper participant needs. Replicate scalable program models that adapt to community-specific contexts without losing fidelity. Develop career pathways that move participants beyond
Track both enrollment growth and participant transformation across multiple years. Use internal check-ins, community demand, and employer referrals as real-time indicators of success. Pair quantitative progress with storytelling to reflect holistic transformation. Define long-term success by alumni influence, system change, and STRIVE’s policy leadership role.
participants through the Five Pillars and long-term alumni support.
Culturally responsive
programs that empower marginalized individuals to redefine success. Credible messengers and passionate staff who build trust and transform lives. A legacy of expansion across boroughs driven by consistent values and measurable results.
post-placement tracking to extend long-term impact.
entry-level work toward leadership and stability.
Other
New York
Participant engagement, Alumni support, Alumni voice, scaling/growth, staff and organizational development, credible messengers, passionate staff
Second Chance Hiring
Enhance Trauma-informed approaches
Participants/Alumni get to long-term self-sufficiency
Threats to DEI, federal funding shifts
Build deep relationships with employers and have them at the table from the beginning (designing services and curriculum)
Employers see STRIVE as the place to source talent
Employer partnerships are key
Participants retain and advance in employment
Continue to build Alignment and
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