Schools That Can Pittsburgh

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
LOCALE(S) SERVED
Rural, Suburban, Urban
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
Basic Career Exploration Tools, Educators, Employers, Navigational Resources For Families/Caregivers, Network Membership For Schools, Professional, Students
LANGUAGE SUPPORT
English Only
TARGETED POPULATIONS
Low-income / FRPL Eligible
DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS
No
CAREER CLUSTERS ALIGNMENT
Cross-cutting Cluster
FUNDING MODEL
Grants, Philanthropy

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Craft Education

Nationwide
National

Craft enables fund braiding across government resources– eg, Pell/Title IV, WIOA, CTE/Perkins, SAEF/apprenticeship, etc.– to develop earn-and-learn pathways for underserved learners.

Available in: Nationwide

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Launchpad Philly

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Boston Private Industry Council

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The Boston Private Industry Council (PIC) is the city’s workforce development board and a school-to-career intermediary that connects students and job seekers to meaningful career pathways. Partnering with Boston Public Schools, employers, community organizations, and higher education institutions, the PIC helps young people explore careers, secure paid work experiences, and transition successfully to postsecondary education and employment. For adults, the PIC strengthens the workforce system, expands access to training, and aligns employer needs with talent pipelines. Through these efforts, the PIC works to build a more inclusive, skilled, and economically vibrant Boston where residents can advance and employers can thrive.

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