2025 in Review

  Native Americans have many challenges, but one of their greatest obstacles is having the funds to take advantage of a scholarship, internship, or job opportunity. "NA's may not have a car or the plane fare to get to the college or job site. They don't have a computer or connectivity for study and remote work. They don't have moeny for proper clothes, rent or food to live on before the Internship check arrives."

If you received a full scholarship but couldn't get to campus or pay for books, lab fees, room & board, would you go?

"This gap becomes a chasm to potential first generation graduates."

That is the type of gap we can help fill. www.nativeamericanjumpstart.org

  It's not just what a school teaches, but also how they teach. While Public Schools are struggling, alternative schools may provide an answer for some. We are trying to help make them accessible.

Hope Lutheran, near Kansas City and Goldenview Classical Academy in Colorado use new, and some very old, techniques alongside technology to instill knowledge, skills and values. Both focus on a marriage of STEM and Liberal Arts to cultivate wisdom and critical thinking. They practice discerning facts, truly listening to each other and troubleshooting, and de-emphasize test memorization. Their goal is to give students the mental tools they need to become our next generation of inventors, mentors, and leaders.

www.goldenviewclassicalacademy.org & www.hopelutheran.org

 You may have heard that the US is struggling to fill over 500,000 jobs in the skilled trades. You may have experienced how expensive it is to hire a repair person, HVAC, construction work, or mechanic. Supply in Demand Principle. 

Many young individuals don't like paperwork or programming. 

Mike Rowe has created an organization who offers scholarships and knows about apprenticeships that are available across the country. They can match you up. Read about his "Unpacking the S.W.E.A.T. Pledge". They have a huge job database (with wage rates) through which you can apply directly. It might just change your life or the life of someone you know who is struggling to find a better way.

www.MikeroweWORKS.org

 The Arts contribute greatly to every individuals learning and quality of life. Music can help our 2 brain hemispheres connect as well as helping our eyes, hands, and bodies work together. 

The NRO takes this to another level by developing some of our greatest classical musicians for the future. In doing so they also create leaders, teachers, entrapreneurs, mentors, environmentalists, scientists, and mathematicians. The dedication to master an instrument can be translated into many different accomplishments.

The NRO also provides preschoolers and adults with music appreciation opportunities at the library, an instrument petting zoo, and concerts throughout Summit County. They gift of music. 

www.nromusic.org

In the west, ESL is a challenge to many, but it's more than that. Being unfamiliar with how US  aid or the school system works can be a huge obstacle to learning and getting a job. Not being able to help your child with homework or understand what the banker means when talking about a loan can have long term devasting consequences. 

Lotus Impact Utah is bringing ESL, homework tutoring, and life skills into the housing complexes they develop. Help is nearby and availble on any schedule. Project Read, who operates mostly in the cities, sees huge need in the rural areas. But they don't have enough staff. They've decided to partner with libraries for space, expertise, connectivity, and resources. 

Thank You "outside the box".

www.projectreadutah.org

 As of 2024–2025, there are 41 Catholic, career-focused Cristo Rey ST Vaitor College Prep Highschools in the US, serving over 12,000 students across 24 states. These college-preparatory schools integrate four years of rigorous academics with a corporate work-study program for underserved students.  

North Las Vegas hasn't been open for very long, but they are already making their mark with this unique approach to prep students for a life of citizenship and leadership. 

It started in South Chicago, 30 years ago. They work with state government and local businesses to provide each student with a paid job which they go to every Friday througout the school year. These students become amazing graduates.

www.cristoreystviator.org