Since 2014, Strada Education Network has invested more than $120 million in strategic philanthropy, supporting educators, employers and policymakers to help students achieve their education and career goals. Working directly with governors and through national organizations, we help states develop skilled talent pipelines to build their economies.
Strada’s Philanthropy and National Engagement teams support organizations and initiatives that: help people pursue purpose-driven education and career pathways; nurture and scale collaborative efforts between educators and employers to blend work and learning; and deliver employer-informed curriculum to meet workforce demand.
Our investments focus on:
· Education & Career Planning
· Student Success & Support
· Career & Workforce Transitions
When Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi really listened to employers, it discovered a painful truth: While its mechanical engineering students had the technical skills needed to get hired, they lacked the …
San Diego, CA
Through Strada’s recent work in the state of Hawaii, industry collaboration is driving innovation…
Boston, Massachusetts
“Students are individuals, and the power of online learning is in using real-time data to identify individual needs and develop curricula that provide individualized instruction.” To help all learners succeed, …
Strada Education Network collaborates with the Jackie Robinson Foundation to give scholarships and aid to chosen scholars. These scholars are provided with financial support as well as mentoring to help …
I’m a great admirer of Jackie Robinson, the sports legend, civil rights activist, and…
“Strada’s financial support and personal involvement helps thousands of students through scholarships, mentoring, and work-based learning experiences, building a diverse talent pipeline for employers throughout the country.”
Della Britton Baeza
"If we abandon low-income or first-generation students at graduation with a poorly designed handoff between college and career, we fail to deliver on the full promise of higher education. Strada understands this and is a great partner in preparing students for the future of work.”
Bridget Burns
“Strada shares our commitment to building tomorrow’s workforce and creating pathways out of poverty for hard-working students. Their willingness to invest in innovative solutions helped us expand the Urban Work College so more students can graduate with the skills they need to succeed.”
Michael J. Sorrell
Executive Vice President, National Engagement and Philanthropy
Strada Education Network
Vice President, National Engagement, Philanthropy and Policy
Strada Education Network
Vice President, National Engagement & Strategic Communications
Strada Education Network
Vice President, Mission Advancement and Philanthropy
Strada Education Network
