“Do you want to learn what my goals were coming to STRIVE_ To learn English, to get an education, to get a job, to own my own home. Check, check, check and check! -Romelia, STRIVE graduate, healthcare career.png
 
 

Women approach STRIVE ready to capture their dreams and move beyond barriers -- be it the gender wage gap, childcare challenges, or a history of trauma. These challenges were only made more difficult during the pandemic.

1 in 3

single women with dependents live in poverty

35%

women in America are 35% more likely than men to be poor

70%

70% of the nation's poor are women & children

 
 
“Women—especially women of color—are more likely to have been laid off or furloughed during the COVID-19 crisis, stalling their careers and jeopardizing their financial security.- McKinsey & Company 2020 Study
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STRIVE recognizes that women may need specialized supports to break the cycle of poverty and build careers. Intentional programing builds in layers of services for women, who make up 42% of STRIVE students, empowering them to thrive:

In 2020, women graduated from our program with a 94% completion rate. Graduates move on to build careers in healthcare, construction and logistics, fields that provide an opportunity for advancement.