The University Innovation Alliance

Grades 11–12 Postsecondary

UIA helps young people connect education to real-world career opportunities through its College to Career initiative. It focuses on bridging the gap between college and employment, particularly for first-generation and low-income students. By partnering with employers and embedding work-base learning experiences into university programs, UIA ensures students gain practical skills and early career exposure. UIA approach emphasizes human-centered design and systemic change to make career readiness a core part of higher education.

ORGANIZATION TYPE

Non-Profit Operator

STUDENTS SERVED

1000+

GEOGRAPHIC REACH

National

STATE(S) COVERED

Arizona, Georgia, Iowa, Michigan, North Carolina, Oregon, Indiana, Florida, Illinois, California, Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, New York, New Mexico, Utah, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, South Carolina

LOCALE(S) SERVED

Urban, Rural, Suburban

WBL SERVICE MODELS

Career Fair / Career Day, Industry Speaker, Workplace Tour, Career Counseling / Assessments, Job Shadowing, Mentorship, Internship, Cooperative Work Experience, Youth Apprenticeship, Apprenticeship, Registered Apprenticeship, Capstone/Practicum, Service Learning

DELIVERY MODALITY

Hybrid

TYPICAL DURATION

Medium-term

SCHOOL-BASED TIMING

In-school

COMPENSATION TYPE

Unpaid, Academic Credit, Credential

STAKEHOLDERS SERVED

Students, Families, Educators, Employers, State Education Agency, Professional, Network Membership For Schools, Technical Assistance For Schools/Districts, Basic Career Exploration Tools, Navigational Resources For Families/Caregivers

LANGUAGE SUPPORT

English Only

TARGETED POPULATIONS

Low-income / FRPL Eligible

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS

CAREER CLUSTERS ALIGNMENT

Advanced Manufacturing

FUNDING MODEL

Grants, Philanthropy

SIMILAR PROVIDERS

Tarrant To & Through Partnership

Regional

The Tarrant To & Through Partnership aims to ensure more Tarrant County students have the training and skills they need to thrive in today's workforce.

Available in: TX

grades 6–8 grades 9–10 grades 11–12 postsecondary

Pittsburgh Chapter National Tooling & Machining Foundation

Regional

The Pittsburgh Chapter National Tooling & Machining Foundation is a 501 non-profit organization dedicated to training and developing future professionals in the metalworking and manufacturing industry in southwestern Pennsylvania. Its work includes a four-year registered apprenticeship program combining classroom instruction and on-the-job learning, as well as youth initiatives like robotics and STEM programs that build pathways into advanced manufacturing.

Available in: PA

grades 6–8 grades 9–10 grades 11–12 postsecondary grades k–5

ImBlaze by Big Picture Learning

Nationwide

National

ImBlaze is the leading WBL management tool. Through our web and mobile solution, schools and other orgs an manage their "Rolodex" of opportunities, track student attendance, and keep track of compliance paperwork. ImBlaze enables programs to grow social capital for young people and provide outside of school opportunities.

Available in: Nationwide

grades 9–10 grades 11–12