The PAST Foundation

www.pastfoundation.org

Grades 9–10 Grades 11–12 Postsecondary

The Past Foundation develops immersive STEM and career pathway experiences that invite students to "link learning to life". The organization collaborates with schools, industry and communities to design hands-on programs, internships, and mentoring that align directly with high-demand fields. The Foundation over the past two decades have built real-worldlearning labs, work-based learning opportunities, and educator training to support youth in preparing for post-secondary and professional exposure needed for long-term career readiness.

ORGANIZATION TYPE

Non-Profit Operator

STUDENTS SERVED

1000+

GEOGRAPHIC REACH

National

STATE(S) COVERED

Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Michigan

LOCALE(S) SERVED

Urban, Rural, Suburban

WBL SERVICE MODELS

Internship, Cooperative Work Experience, Capstone/Practicum

DELIVERY MODALITY

Hybrid/other

TYPICAL DURATION

Medium-term

SCHOOL-BASED TIMING

In-school

COMPENSATION TYPE

Unpaid, Credential

STAKEHOLDERS SERVED

Employers, Network Membership For Schools

LANGUAGE SUPPORT

English Only

TARGETED POPULATIONS

Underrepresented Minorities

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS

CAREER CLUSTERS ALIGNMENT

Advanced Manufacturing

FUNDING MODEL

School Budgets, Grants, Philanthropy, Earned Revenue

SIMILAR PROVIDERS

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

New Orleans Career Center

Local

New Orleans Career Center is New Orleans' flagship workforce training hub for youth. Founded in 2017, NOCC prepares both high school students and young adults for high-demand, middle-skill careers that offer living wages, benefits, and additional learning opportunities. NOCC trains for four local, high-demand industries with over 90% of trainees getting certified during their training, with an annual enrollment of 800 for the 2025-2026 training year from 23 NOLA-PS high schools.

Available in: LA

grades 11–12 postsecondary