Young Professionals Network
The strive young professionals network is an engaged community dedicated to supporting strive’s mission. join us to help people ready for a new start and find their pathway to possible through the power of a life-changing career.
by joining the network, you will connect with peers who share the goal of supporting people ready for a new start and finding their pathway to possible.
Help STRIVE match students to top-ranking employers and develop prosperous careers.
Opportunity gaps continue to affect individuals and communities nationwide. Many STRIVE students are navigating a range of systemic barriers, including chronic unemployment or underemployment, housing and food insecurity, or have been impacted by the justice system.
For more than 40 years, STRIVE’s no-cost programs have supported students and alumni in their educational, career and life pursuits and prosperity.
Champion students like Phillip
STRIVE Young Professionals Committee Chair Liz Churgin shares why she supports STRIVE.
Benefits & Impact
As a part of the STRIVE Young Professionals Network General Membership you will gain access to:
Panel discussions, engagement opportunities, and other special event invitations with STRIVE leadership and thought-partners
Eligibility to join the STRIVE Young Professionals Committee
Hands-on volunteerism with STRIVE students and alumni
Networking with fellow STRIVE Young Professionals
STRIVE quarterly newsletters to stay-in-the-know on growth
Structure
The STRIVE Young Professionals Network consists of General Members and a Leadership Committee. As a part of the General Membership you will:
Pledge $25+ monthly through the STRIVE Young Professionals Network to help fund programs and services
Support the Young Professionals Committee in fundraising and brand awareness initiatives for STRIVE
Attend bi-annual meetings with the Young Professionals Committee to build engagement and relationships
May apply to help lead the network through the Young Professionals Committee
Thanks to all who came out for the fall friendraiser!
The STRIVE Young Professionals Committee
The STRIVE Young Professionals Committee is a group of philanthropic professionals who work together to plan mission driven initiatives, inspire their networks to join the STRIVE Young Professionals General Membership and support annual STRIVE fundraising events to help ensure our students may continue to receive the no-cost trainings, certifications and wraparound services they need to establish a career path. Eligibility to serve on the committee pends 3+ months active participation in the General Membership with vested interest and position availability.
Meet the Committee
“STRIVE’s mission to provide equitable access to upskilling and workforce development is moving the needle in closing the skills gap and improving economic mobility for underserved communities. It’s an honor to be involved with such an impactful organization.”
