STRATEGIC PATHWAYS
This integrated business and social justice curriculum engages our members in hands-on, real world learning experiences with business partners and experts on customized projects.
College
A program for students (aka: members) starting in 4th grade, continuing to and through college into professional and entrepreneurial careers. This fourteen-year journey is a customized and rigorous program of study and enrichment experiences to support their development as future leaders and wealth creators.
High School
Elementary
THIS PROGRAM MODEL INCLUDES: • Small Business Design and Operations • Financial Investments and Wealth Management • Academic and Social-Emotional Advising • High Dosage Math and Literacy Tutoring
• Design Thinking and Business School Case Models • Domestic and Global Social Change Curriculum • Career and College Planning • Engagement with Business Leaders and Social Impact Leaders
• Graduate School Preparation • College Persistence Advising • Career Coaching and Preparation • Collaboration with Leaders from Portfolio Companies
Career
• Paid Internships
• Career Placement ideally within our Portfolio Companies and/or Strategic Partner Corporations • Career Mentorship and Leadership Development • Personalized Financial Advising • Graduate School Preparation
WITH THIS PROGRAM, THE TALENT WILL:
Founded under the umbrella of The Academy Group, Amplify Chicago supports 20-26 year olds affected by the justice system. It breaks the cycle of criminalization by providing young people with professional pathways that drive economic development and wealth creation in Chicago’s most resilient communities.
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• Lead lives of freedom, self-determination and justice. • Graduate with professional habits, career development skills, and wealth-building mindsets. • Transition to growth potential career pathways driven by their interests, skills and passions. • Act as change agents against injustices with their peers, families and in their communities.
