College & Career Readiness
United Way works across sectors to create opportunities for more young people to prepare for college and careers.
Investing in young people today ensures a vibrant tomorrow. United Way supports mentorships, apprecentiships, and skill-building programs to prepare young people for lives of leadership and purpose. Together, we can create pathways to success for every young person by connecting them with the resources and opportunities they need to thrive.
Recent News - College & Career Readiness
Investing in the Future
The Ignite Internship program in Southwest Virginia is a beacon of hope to the region. Collaborating with 79 companies across 19 counties, United Way of Southwest Virginia created internships that connected schools and students to employers and employees.
Empowering Youth in South Africa
Bevan Thomas, a 12th grader at Clairwood Secondary School in the Ethekwini Montclair region, was among nearly 1,000 students who were able to benefit from United Way South Africa's work that focuses on soft skills development, performance improvement spaces, motivational support, and mental health.
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