Success Coaching
Our one-on-one success coaching model is at the heart of PIT Scholars, offering personalized mentorship and goal-setting support to help youth navigate independent living, career readiness, and financial literacy.
How We Coach Our Scholars:
✅ Individualized Coaching Plans – Each scholar is paired with a dedicated success coach who works closely with them to set and achieve personal, financial, and professional goals.
✅ Life Skills Training – We provide hands-on guidance in budgeting, time management, healthy relationships, and decision-making to prepare youth for long-term success.
✅ Basic Needs Support – Scholars receive funding assistance for essential needs, such as transportation, food, and emergency support, ensuring they can focus on growth and stability.
📌 Impact: Scholars develop the confidence, resilience, and skills necessary to successfully transition into adulthood.
Professional Development
We equip youth with the tools, training, and experiences needed to secure stable employment and build meaningful careers.
How We Empower Our Scholars:
✅ Job Readiness Workshops – Scholars participate in resume writing, interview preparation, workplace etiquette, and career exploration sessions.
✅ Work-Based Learning & Internships – We connect scholars with internships, apprenticeships, and on-the-job training opportunities to gain real-world experience.
✅ Networking & Mentorship – We provide access to mentorship from industry professionals, conferences, career fairs, and employer partnerships to help scholars build strong professional networks.
📌 Impact: Scholars secure employment opportunities, develop career pathways, and gain the skills needed for financial independence.
Academic Access
Education is a critical pathway to stability, and we support scholars in accessing, persisting in, and completing their educational goals at all levels.
How We Guide Our Scholars:
✅ College & Trade School Support – We guide youth through college applications, FAFSA completion, and scholarship opportunities to make education more accessible.
✅ Academic Coaching & Tutoring – Scholars receive one-on-one academic support to help them stay on track, improve performance, and navigate challenges.
✅ Funding for Educational Needs – We provide financial assistance for textbooks, technology, tuition support, and transportation to school.
📌 Impact: Scholars enroll in high school, college, vocational training, and certifications, increasing their long-term earning potential and career success.
Community Engagement
We believe in the power of community.
How We Engage Our Scholars:
✅ Service & Leadership Opportunities – Scholars engage in volunteering and advocacy that allow them to give back and develop leadership skills.
✅ Community Partnerships – We collaborate with local businesses, nonprofits, and educational institutions to provide scholars with expanded resources and support services.
✅ Cultural & Social Events – Scholars participate in networking events, social outings, and cultural experiences to build relationships and strengthen their sense of belonging.
📌 Impact: Scholars become active, engaged members of their communities, develop leadership skills, and build lifelong networks of support.
Together, We Are Changing Lives
We are dedicated to empowering youth aging out of foster care by providing them with the guidance, resources, and opportunities they need to thrive in adulthood. Through our comprehensive programming, we focus on four key areas of impact: Success Coaching, Professional Development, Academic Access, and Community Engagement.