United For College and Career Success
At United For College and Career Success (UFCS), we envision a future where every learner thrives, breaking barriers to transform their lives and communities through education and career success.
Vision
UFCS envisions a future where every underserved learner aged 16-24 unleashes their full potential through targeted upskilling, unlocking rewarding career opportunities that enable them to support their families. We are dedicated to breaking down barriers, advancing social and economic mobility, and empowering these learners to be catalysts for positive, lasting change in their communities and beyond.
Mission
UFCS is dedicated to empowering each learner by honoring their self-determined journey, amplifying their educational potential, and creating equitable pathways to meaningful career opportunities. We focus on meeting learners where they are and supporting them with the resources and guidance needed to thrive academically, socially, and economically as they prepare for the future.
Impact
Through UFCS’s dynamic programs and services, learners not only survive but thrive. Our initiatives address the unique needs of each individual, guiding them toward personal growth, professional readiness, and community engagement. By fostering self-confidence, skill-building, and connection, we support historically underserved youth in realizing their potential and achieving success.
Pillars
UFCS’s approach is grounded in three strategic pillars: 1) data-driven holistic services, 2) building education and career ecosystems through collaborative partnerships, and 3) capacity-enhancing technology. We engage underserved learners, including first-generation students and opportunity youth, offering vital resources, social capital, and access to transformative opportunities. has context menu
UFCS's initiatives...
are categorized into four key focus areas!
UFCS guides learners, including those with disabilities, low-income backgrounds, Opportunity Youth and Young Adults (OYYA), and first-generation students, along tailored postsecondary pathways. This involves facilitating referrals, securing access to public benefits, and providing continuous support from education, training, and employment providers.
UFCS integrates case management, coaching, counseling, and skills assessments, with proactive outreach efforts to engage and support learners, regardless of background. This individualized approach bridges service gaps and empowers learners to achieve their academic, professional, and personal wellness aspirations.
UFCS and its collaborative network strategically expand and engage to provide holistic support, ensuring needs are met without gaps. This concerted effort is essential to address the multifaceted challenges learners face and empower them to thrive.
UFCS amplifies its support efforts through its flagship GRADegy app, empowering students and support staff alike to track and address critical milestones on the journey to enrollment, persistence, and completion.