Schools That Can Pittsburgh

www.schoolsthatcan.org

Grades 6–8 Grades 9–10 Grades 11–12

Schools That Can builds an education to employment pathway through career readiness programming that's culturally relevant, youth-centered, and prioritizes real-world experiences and connections. We believe every student should have access to career-focused feedback and mentoring, exposure to a broader set of postsecondary success options, support in building a career portfolio with real-world value, and career development that centers youth.

ORGANIZATION TYPE

Non-Profit Operator

STUDENTS SERVED

500 - 999

GEOGRAPHIC REACH

Regional

STATE(S) COVERED

Pennsylvania

LOCALE(S) SERVED

Urban, Rural, Suburban

WBL SERVICE MODELS

Industry Speaker, Career Counseling / Assessments, Job Shadowing, Mentorship

DELIVERY MODALITY

Hybrid/other

TYPICAL DURATION

Medium-term

SCHOOL-BASED TIMING

In-school

COMPENSATION TYPE

Unpaid

STAKEHOLDERS SERVED

Students, Educators, Employers, Professional, Network Membership For Schools, Basic Career Exploration Tools, Navigational Resources For Families/Caregivers

LANGUAGE SUPPORT

English Only

TARGETED POPULATIONS

Low-income / FRPL Eligible

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS

CAREER CLUSTERS ALIGNMENT

Cross-cutting Cluster

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

Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL)

Nationwide

Local, National, Statewide

CASEL has helped grow social and emotional learning from a promising theory to an essential part of education. As a nonprofit, nonpartisan leader in SEL, we are uniquely positioned to evaluate programming, curate research, inform legislation, and partner on implementation. Whether we are sharing what we've learned through an academic journal or supporting partner schools districts, all of our efforts are unified by a commitment to evidenc-based SEL to support all students' learning and development.

Available in: Nationwide

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