STRIVE Birmingham Executive Director Quiwintre Frye (center) and partners at the new location reveal
STRIVE Birmingham Celebrates 2-Year Anniversary, Fresh Start Launch and New Location Reveal
This summer marks the 2-year anniversary of STRIVE Birmingham, and we are deeply proud of the growth and impact of our programs and partnerships that continue to thrive in the region.
In May we graduated the inaugural cohort of Fresh Start in Birmingham, preparing justice-impacted individuals 25+ for careers in logistics and telecommunications. In June we held a reception for community partners to mark our 2-year anniversary and reveal our new location in Woodlawn at 5515 First Ave. N. This fully renovated, 7,000 square-foot facility will open in late 2025 and provide greater program capacity and increased access for students as we prepare to add Future Leaders programming for justice-impacted individuals 18-24.
Click below to view recent local spotlights on STRIVE Birmingham’s continued growth and impact.
We were grateful at STRIVE to join with so many friends and partners at Job for the Future's Horizons 2025 last month in New Orleans on two dynamic panel discussions.
STRIVE President & CEO Phil Weinberg was honored to join our partner Raj Borsellino from Truist Foundation for an insightful discussion on building inclusive regional economies, along with fellow panelists Bertina Ceccarelli from NPower and Mayor Leonardo Williams of Durham, NC.
In a separate panel, STRIVE's Chief Program Officer, Monique Baptiste, moderated a lively discussion on promising practices for serving young adults in building good careers, along with panelists Lauren N. King, Ph.D. from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Robert Clark from Newark Opportunity Youth Network and Jasmyne Beckford, MPA from Prudential Financial.
It Takes a Village
STRIVE Chief Marketing Officer Marcie Klein (at right) with the STRIVE Leadership Team at JFF Horizons 2025
Read STRIVE Chief Marketing Officer Marcie Klein’s reflection on the significance of partnership in delivering mission, inspired by STRIVE’s recent participation in thought-leadership events at SXSW EDU and JFF Horizons.
STRIVE North Jersey Hires Founding Executive Director Donnell Hill, Readies for Launch in Late 2025
Donnell Hill, Founding Executive Director of STRIVE North Jersey
STRIVE is thrilled to announce the selection of Donnell Hill as Founding Executive Director of STRIVE North Jersey. Donnell was carefully chosen after an extensive search to identify a standout leader with a proven track record serving the people of New Jersey.
A passionate and strategic leader with more than 20 years of experience in education, workforce development and community-based programming, Donnell has dedicated his career to creating opportunities for individuals, especially those impacted by systemic barriers, to transform their lives through training, education and career pathways.
STRIVE New Orleans Launches Logistics Pilot to Meet Local Workforce Needs
To meet the needs of growing industry demands, we are excited to announce the pilot launch of a new career pathway at STRIVE New Orleans: Certified Logistics Associate.
This 7-week training for adults 18+ includes certifications from the Manufacturing Skills Standards Council, including OSHA 10-hour General Industry Safety Certification and Forklift Operator Certification. Students will be prepared to enter careers in logistics, inventory control and material handling, with employment opportunities at warehouses, fulfillment centers, manufacturing plants and distribution hubs. Graduates of the pilot cohort will be ready to work by late August!
STRIVE New York Executive Director Ayesha George Appointed to the Executive Committee of the NYCETC Board
Ayesha George, STRIVE New York Executive Director
STRIVE is proud to deepen our partnership with NYCETC as our New York Executive Director, Ayesha George, joins the Executive Committee. NYCETC is a powerful advocate for systems change that reflects the realities of historically marginalized New Yorkers. Together, we can build a workforce that is truly equitable, community-informed and opportunity-rich.
“At STRIVE, we are deeply committed to ensuring that all New Yorkers—particularly those who have been historically marginalized—have access to gainful employment and economic opportunity. Every day, we support individuals who are motivated and ready to work but are forced to navigate systems that were not built for them—or worse, built to exclude them. My appointment to the NYCETC Board and now its Executive Committee provides a meaningful opportunity to influence workforce policies, amplify the needs of our communities, and help build systems that are equitable, accountable, and truly designed to work for all.”
– Ayesha George,STRIVE New York Executive Director
Congratulations the latest graduating cohorts at STRIVE Atlanta!
Both Career Path and Future Leaders graduates are prepared for careers in Office Administration and Certified Logistics. The next cohort begins July 7!
We’re hiring in Atlanta, Birmingham, New York and North Jersey!
STRIVE is a catalyst for economic change and prosperity. We prepare individuals 18+ for careers in high-growth industries such as healthcare, construction and logistics, and our proven model works: 80% of STRIVE students graduate, 76% attain employment and 70% retain employment long-term. We meet people where they are, including those impacted by the justice system, and help them achieve their life and career goals. At STRIVE, there is always a path forward.
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STRIVE is a national workforce development solution for people ready and motivated for a new start. We offer tuition-free skills and job-readiness training, one-on-one support and lifetime personal coaching. We create partnerships that result in pathways to life-changing careers for people, while helping employers close critical gaps in their workforces.
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