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Youth Development

Scaling alternative pathways to economic mobility for young people

All young people deserve to live purposeful lives that allow them to realize their goals through workforce opportunities that support their mobility and well-being. Young people living in high-poverty communities often face high barriers to finding career pathways. The connection between education, employment and advancement can be especially weak for young people. Strategies are under development, and our work will focus on Georgia and Montana.

News & Insights

Across neighborhoods and our nation, we unite the courage and compassion of our communities to take on tough challenges and thrive together. Here are those stories.

Indigenous Youth Lead the Way in Conservation and Career Growth
September 26, 2024 | Youth Development

Indigenous Youth Lead the Way in Conservation and Career Growth

The National Forest Foundation (NFF) engages young people across the United States to develop the...
Montana Media Lab Expands Youth Voices Program to Empower Rural and Indigenous Storytellers
August 20, 2024 | Youth Development

Montana Media Lab Expands Youth Voices Program to Empower Rural and Indigenous Storytellers

The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation recently granted $50,000 to the University of Montana School...
Metro Atlanta Chamber Launches Groundbreaking New Talent Programs
June 27, 2024 | Youth Development

Metro Atlanta Chamber Launches Groundbreaking New Talent Programs

Three programs will help fill critical job roles and empower young talent ATLANTA (June 27,...
Morris Brown gets $3 million from Blank Foundation for hospitality program
January 3, 2024 | Youth Development

Morris Brown gets $3 million from Blank Foundation for hospitality program

Morris Brown College’s slow climb out of debt and near collapse got a big boost...
Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Grants $3 Million To Morris Brown College To Expand Hospitality Certificate Program
December 18, 2023 | Youth Development

Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Grants $3 Million To Morris Brown College To Expand Hospitality Certificate Program

Largest grant received by Morris Brown College in the last 20 years will digitize and...
Empowering Montana’s Youth: A Partnership with Accelerate Montana
November 7, 2023 | Youth Development

Empowering Montana’s Youth: A Partnership with Accelerate Montana

In September 2023, the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation awarded Accelerate Montana a $400,000 grant...
The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Board Of Directors Approves More Than $24 Million In Grants
September 21, 2023 | Youth Development

The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Board Of Directors Approves More Than $24 Million In Grants

Grants span Atlanta’s Westside, Environment and Youth Development giving areas ATLANTA – Sept. 21, 2023...

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