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CAREER PATH
Starts January 2025
FRESH START
Starts January 2025
Career Path
STRIVE Birmingham was announced in June of 2022 and launched classes in June of 2023 with STRIVE's signature Career Path program. Grounded in evidence and proven practice, Career Path includes a dynamic combination of curricula, job readiness training, coaching and occupational skills for students to build the hire-ready toolkit that employers demand.
Strong employer partnerships inform the program and ensure graduates start careers with opportunities to advance. Given the high industry demand of the region, this pilot program will offer an on-ramp to careers in healthcare, and STRIVE will be a key partner in the Birmingham Region Health Partnership, supported by the Good Jobs Challenge. Long-term support and wrap-around services ensure conditions for success in the classroom and beyond.
STRIVE Healthcare & Office Operations graduate Brooke continued her education and today works as a Certified Surgical Technician.
Fresh Start
Fresh Start in Birmingham provides life and career support to justice-impacted adults 25+ including individuals previously incarcerated, on probation, or on parole and are ready for a new beginning. Through Fresh Start, we connect students with access to housing, health and wellness services and other personalized support to start a new chapter, confidently re-enter the workforce and achieve financial independence.
Students receive individualized development plans as they engage in career training, credentialing and job placement in high-demand fields, including Telecommunications (Cable Installer) and Logistics (Forklift Operator) in colaboration with training partners at Jefferson State Community College.
“Before I came to STRIVE, I was incarcerated for 12 years. I’m now fully employed. I live with my wife in a nice townhouse. I’m doing good, thanks to STRIVE.”
Why Birmingham?
As a national workforce development leader, STRIVE aims to replicate and expand where our unique, targeted services are needed most. Rising economic inequality has exacerbated the challenges that structural racism has long-posed for communities of color—particularly Black Alabamians. STRIVE’s nationally recognized, 5-pillar model of job training and wraparound services will help to address this crisis and provide an alternative to post-secondary education. STRIVE Birmingham increases our presence to 13 cities serving an average of 2,000 students per year. In Birmingham, we will serve upwards of 125 new students annually.
““STRIVE Birmingham could not be arriving at a more opportune time. The pandemic has displaced thousands of local workers, which has further stressed our economy. We need to generate a forward-thinking talent development system that offers multiple entry points to good jobs with upward mobility so Birmingham families can build their generational wealth. This a top priority for the Magic City.” ”
STRIVE President & CEO Phil Weinberg with Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin and STRIVE Board Co-Chair and Graduate Roy Castro.
Quiwintre Frye appointed
Founding Executive Director of STRIVE Birmingham
STRIVE Birmingham Executive Director Quiwintre Frye
Mrs. Frye is an accomplished nonprofit leader and passionate advocate for Birmingham residents with a deep commitment to developing the power of education and economic opportunity. Mrs. Frye joins STRIVE from the Birmingham Education Foundation, where as Director of Programming & Operations, she led efforts focused on college and career success for Birmingham students.
““Quiwintre’s passion and demonstrated commitment to provide Birmingham’s citizens with a better career pathway makes her an excellent fit for bringing STRIVE’s proven model to Birmingham. I’m thrilled she has agreed to take the reins and am excited for the impact Quiwintre and STRIVE will have for the city.””
““Quiwintre is precisely the type of leader we look for when we lay roots in a new city. Her high-impact tenure serving the residents and families of Birmingham will provide invaluable insight into how STRIVE can best establish our role in the region and partner with employers to develop new pathways of economic opportunity for Birmingham residents. We aim to expand where our unique approach and targeted services are needed most, and it is equally essential that each new site is led at the local level by well-established leaders who have deep ties and understanding of the community.””
Collaborating with Local Leadership
By building and investing in key partnerships with local leaders in business, philanthropy and workforce development, STRIVE Birmingham is positioned for success. These stakeholders have heartily welcomed and guided STRIVE to the city's needs and opportunities. The Alabama Power Foundation and The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham have committed their support for the launch of STRIVE Birmingham with early investments. Read more about the incredible local support STRIVE Birmingham has received on our blog.
