Unearth and Empower Communities

www.unearthandempower.org

Grades 9–10 Grades 11–12 Postsecondary

UEC runs youth career pathway programs that combine mentorship, skill development, and expereince. Participants explore different industries through traning, internships, and community-based projects that prepare them for meaningful careers.

ORGANIZATION TYPE

Non-Profit Operator

STUDENTS SERVED

100 - 499

GEOGRAPHIC REACH

Regional

STATE(S) COVERED

California

LOCALE(S) SERVED

Urban

WBL SERVICE MODELS

Career Fair / Career Day, Industry Speaker, Workplace Tour, Job Shadowing, Mentorship, Internship, Cooperative Work Experience, Pre-Apprenticeship

DELIVERY MODALITY

In-person

TYPICAL DURATION

Long-term

SCHOOL-BASED TIMING

After-school

COMPENSATION TYPE

Paid, Stipend, Other Incentives/ Benefits

STAKEHOLDERS SERVED

State Education Agency, Professional, Technical Assistance For Schools/Districts

LANGUAGE SUPPORT

Multilingual

TARGETED POPULATIONS

Underrepresented Minorities

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS

Yes

CAREER CLUSTERS ALIGNMENT

Advanced Manufacturing

FUNDING MODEL

Grants, Philanthropy, Earned Revenue

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Tarrant To & Through Partnership

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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

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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