Posts in: "Helping Students Graduate"

Could you pass the GED?

15,000 youth in and around Seattle don't have a high school degree or a job. Finishing their education is key to their success and a main focus of ours at United Way. Do you think could you pass the GED? Find out here! Read Article

On the Field of Dreams, Are We Letting Youth Play?

Today in Seattle and greater King County, there are 15,000 young people ages 16–21 who have stopped their education short of a high school diploma. Without it, they have no viable job prospects. Read on see what what we are doing about it. Read Article

The Sounders are #iStandForYouth MVPs

Last Sunday’s All-Star Softball Classic brought five current and former Seattle Sounders out to Safeco Field to play for charity. Zach Scott, Ozzie Alonso and team caption Brad Evans were joined by former players Roger Levesque and Taylor Graham. Read Article

“You’re Hired” is Just the Beginning for Anna

Anna heard the words “You’re hired” at the 100k Opportunities Initiative Job Fair in Seattle. The one day event brings together more than 30 employers looking to fill positions with more than one-thousand youth looking for employment opportunities. Read Article