Education

Nearly 30% of our school children drop out of school without the skills to get a stable job that can support a family and ensure access to quality health care. We can reduce that dramatically by focusing on getting young children ready for school and by addressing the academic and non-academic needs of children already in school.

Children Enter Kindergarten Ready to Learn – Starting school ready to succeed is a key measure of future success. Child Care Resource and Referral

Trident United Way supports quality childcare, early literacy and parent resource programs that help prepare children for school.

Youth Graduate High School Ready for Higher Education or Employment – Helping students progress in school, particularly at the transition from middle to high school, requires a holistic approach that includes non-academic supports. Academic and Life Success

Trident United Way’s Links to Success initiative is a partnership among many organizations and schools that has achieved remarkable success helping at-risk students improve their grades and behavior and stay in school.

Public Policy – Trident United Way advocates for improved public education in local government and at the statehouse.

See our community’s plan for this bold community change for details.