United for College and Career Sucess

www.ufcsc.org

Postsecondary

United for College + Career Success is a Houston-based nonprofit that supports underserved youth and young adults in navigating education and career pathways. UFCS provides advising, re-engagement services, work-based learning, postsecondary navigation, and employer-connected opportunities through community-based programs and its AI-powered GRADegy platform. Each year, UFCS partners with schools, community colleges, employers, and community organizations to help over 1,400 learners access, persist, and thrive in living-wage pathways.

ORGANIZATION TYPE

Non-Profit Operator

STUDENTS SERVED

1000+

GEOGRAPHIC REACH

National

STATE(S) COVERED

Florida, Illinois, Georgia, Texas

LOCALE(S) SERVED

Urban

WBL SERVICE MODELS

Mentorship

DELIVERY MODALITY

Hybrid/other

TYPICAL DURATION

Medium-term

SCHOOL-BASED TIMING

After-school

COMPENSATION TYPE

Paid

STAKEHOLDERS SERVED

All Categories

LANGUAGE SUPPORT

Multilingual

TARGETED POPULATIONS

Low-income / FRPL Eligible

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS

Yes

CAREER CLUSTERS ALIGNMENT

Education

FUNDING MODEL

Grants

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

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