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Through intentional, innovative education, low-income youth and youth of color in the greater Twin Cities will have clear pathways to wealth-building careers with zero college debt.
Minnesota’s achievement gaps indicate we are not successfully preparing Black, Indigenous and Youth of Color for future success. By bringing a proven career pathways approach to local school districts, we can reduce disparate educational outcomes, close the racial wage gap and fortify our region’s much-needed talent pool.
Partnering with school districts across Minnesota, Career Academies provides specialized funding, technical assistance and coaching, and a platform for peer-to-peer support focused on building sustainable career pathways alongside local businesses.
Together, we work to ensure students in grades 9 to 14 have equitable access to college credits, rigorous and relevant curriculums, and meaningful and supportive work experiences.
Career Academies is just one part of the work Greater Twin Cities United Way does to develop innovative solutions in collaboration with partners throughout our community.
Learn how you can support programs like Career Academies and other innovative solutions.