Say Yes Buffalo Scholarship, Inc.

Grades 6–8 Grades 9–10 Grades 11–12 Postsecondary Grades K–5

CareerWise Greater Buffalo, an initiative of Say Yes Buffalo, is helping to bring to fruition the vision for a more equitable and thriving Western New York economy through an exciting Modern Youth Apprenticeship Program. The earn-and-learn model offers eligible seniors from participating Buffalo Public Schools the life changing opportunity to earn a family supporting wage, learning alongside seasoned professionals while also receiving related classroom instruction from our postsecondary education partners. At the completion of the multi-year program, apprentices earn a certificate, and they are ready to step into full time roles in in-demand, high growth positions in Advanced Manufacturing, Automotive, Business Operations, Culinary, Financial Services, Information Technology, and more- creating options for students and a new, diverse talent pipeline for employers.

ORGANIZATION TYPE

Non-Profit Operator

STUDENTS SERVED

1000+

GEOGRAPHIC REACH

Local

STATE(S) COVERED

New York

LOCALE(S) SERVED

Urban

WBL SERVICE MODELS

Internship, Apprenticeship

DELIVERY MODALITY

Workplace-based

TYPICAL DURATION

Long-term

SCHOOL-BASED TIMING

In-school

COMPENSATION TYPE

Paid, Academic Credit, Credential

STAKEHOLDERS SERVED

Students, Employers

LANGUAGE SUPPORT

English Only

TARGETED POPULATIONS

Underrepresented Minorities

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS

CAREER CLUSTERS ALIGNMENT

Advanced Manufacturing

FUNDING MODEL

School Budgets, Philanthropy, Earned Revenue

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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