WORKING IN SUPPORT OF EDUCATION INC

W!se institutethe w!se institute is a college and career readiness program embedded into the regular school day at nyc schools. Throughout the school year, students participate in a series of seminars and internship opportunities led by volunteers from industry and educational organizations. These volunteers bring professional expertise and real-world experience directly into the classroom.the program serves students in grades 8-12, offering seminars across a wide range of subjects, including sustainability and stem, economics and finance, business, communication and law, career and academic skills, and essential life skills. Through these engaging, practical sessions, students gain current, relevant knowledge that supports their academic success and prepares them for future college and career pathways.

Domestic violence program - moneyw!secreated in 2009 and currently offered in 22 u.s. Cities with 30 partner sites, moneyw!se is a 10-12 session comprehensive personal finance course for domestic violence survivors and other underserved women's groups. Moneyw!se helps its participants develop the financial knowledge, skills and confidence to break free of abusive relationships and find a pathway to financial independence. Participants take a pre-test to benchmark knowledge prior to instruction. On the last day, they take w!se's financial literacy certification test; those passing become "certified financially literate", a credential that can help them in their search for work. Moneyw!se is provided free of charge to partner centers (e.g., ywcas, family justice centers, and non-profits) and their clients. Moneyw!se instructors offer their services on a volunteer basis. They comprise senior finance experts from leading financial institutions in nyc and across the country; many are certified financial planners (cfps) recruited by financial planning associations in cities where moneyw!se is offered. Each session is 90 minutes with the instructor dedicating at least 3 hours/class to prepare for and deliver the session. To encourage attendance, a light meal, public transportation cards/other transportation cost support, childcare, and participation incentives (typically gift cards) can be offered, thanks to external grant financing. 90% of participants are lower, middle income (lmi). An average of 83% of participants earn the financial literacy certification. Quality of lifethe quality of life innovations (qli) program is a project-based learning experience that empowers students to research a community issue, develop an evidence-based recommendation, and implement a real solution. The program builds civic readiness, professional skills, and academic confidence while connecting students with mentors who support their growth. In april, students will submit their work (a 10 to 17-page research proposal) to the qli competition where the winners earn college scholarships.