What Guides Us
Our mission, vision and values shape everything we do. They guide how we support students and how we work with schools, employers and our community. These principles show our commitment to helping every young person find their strengths, reach their goals and create a meaningful future.
Our Mission & Vision
Our mission is to rally community support and deliver best-in-class programs to inspire and equip young people for careers, college and life.
Our vision is that all young people have full and equitable access to postsecondary education and career opportunities, creating a more just and vibrant community.
Our Values
Anti-racist: In all of our work we are intentional and unwavering about naming and dismantling structural racism and other forms of bias.
Equity-driven: We prioritize services for our students with the greatest needs, especially those who are systemically oppressed.
Youth-centered: Our young people are talented, capable and ready to learn; we meet them where they are and put them at the center of everything we do.
Dedicated to career and college readiness: We believe in the power of career and postsecondary readiness to enable young people to imagine and live rewarding lives.
Effective: We seek to be best in class at everything we do, fostering innovation, data-driven decision-making and accountability to our stakeholders.
Strategic partners: We need to do this work together. Public and private collaboration and support is critical for success.
Good stewards: We are resourceful and tenacious in maximizing our stakeholders’ time, talent and treasure.
A great place to work: We achieve our mission through our dedicated and talented team. We continually seek ways to support, engage with and be accountable to the people in our organization.