The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania Archive

To support the professional development needs of early childhood providers, as they navigate new methods of classroom delivery designed to reduce the incidence of learning loss and ensure preparedness as children transition from preschool to kindergarten

For the expansion of the Jobs for West Virginia’s Graduates program, which enhances student outcomes by providing access and exposure to career and experiential learning opportunities, into Jackson and Clay Counties

To strengthen and improve the quality of Out-of-School time organizations in Allegheny County through advocacy, professional development, networking, and quality initiatives

For the continuation and expansion of the 2023-2024 Personalized Learning Ambassadors Program into Greene, Fayette, and Washington Counties

For educational programming for Allegheny County schools through outreach programs in the classroom, which will culminate in an onsite field trip experience to Braddock’s Battlefield History Center (payable in one year; project over two years)

For a microcredentialing pilot program designed to empower students to earn transcript credit through purpose-driven learning, with a focus on building meaningful relationships

For the Penguins Science Champions and the implementation of fun and engaging science instruction for second and third grade students, with the dual goals of student preparation and the inspiration of curiosity

For the implementation of a community impact approach focused on the facilitation of kindergarten readiness initiatives in Clay and Nicholas Counties

For the Aspiring Leaders Teen Academy, empowering teens with leadership, career readiness, and life skills to thrive in high-demand industries and life

To expand the delivery of entrepreneurship programming for youth through a coordinated statewide planning effort comprised of targeted professional development for educators and hands-on learning experiences for students