I was fortunate enough to have learned about Charting Careers through a local giving circle. I was instantly drawn to their wrap-around approach to the services they provide. They are working side-by-side local youth - their families, school staff and neighbors. They look at the whole picture of the child and strive to support in a real and concrete way. What this looks like in real time is sensitive listening, meaningful problem solving and step-by-step planning for the future. In addition to being a donor, I have volunteered with the High School program in particular. Scholars meet weekly in school and work with Charting Career staff to set goals, visit colleges and navigate through challenging situations both in and out of school. I have seen first-hand the impact this has as the young people organize and facilitate their own career seminar, complete college applications and get accepted to their "dream schools". Charting Careers support does not end when the scholars leave high school or take a break for summer. They are there 24/7 - planning summer activities, providing 529 scholarship funding and touching base with students and their families all the way through. Every staff member is completely devoted to the young scholars and exudes a sense of warmth, confidence and respect in every interaction.
Charting Careers is a standout organization that effectively supports high school students in their career and education journeys. Their programs, including career exploration workshops and one-on-one mentorship, provide valuable insights and guidance.
As a mentor, I’ve had the rewarding experience of seeing students benefit from the personalized guidance and programs offered by Chartig Careers. The organization’s focus on practical skill-building and connecting students with internships and job opportunities further enhances their impact. The supportive community and dedicated staff make Charting Careers an invaluable resource for students and mentors.
I'm not directly involved with Charting Careers, but I've seen the impact it's had on the community. This is a fantastic organization!
I’ve been involved with Charting Careers for the past two years as a tutor and mentor and am consistently impressed with the organization and its staff. They truly care about improving the lives of children and their families and they have a proven method for accomplishing that goal. This past school year, in fact, every graduating senior in the program was headed to college. I am very proud to be associated with Charting Careers and will continue to volunteer my time to help them to accomplish their mission.
I saw a young man cleaning a boat in my marina. I asked him if he worked for a company. He said he was an intern, learning a bit about the boat business. He said that an organization called Charting Careers came to Annapolis Middle school for Career Day, and guy talked about how the industry was desperate for people to work on boats. His career counselor as Annapolis Middle school connected him with that man. For the summer, he and another student are learning about the industry. The young man told me that as an intern, he is making the same hourly wage as his father does doing landscaping work. And that he was offered boat washing jobs by neighboring boats in the marina, so he was making extra money. He said that not only had he learned something about painting, sanding and washing, but that he was paid to take an online boating safety class, and learned about spreadsheets and making an invoice. I was thrilled to know that such a nonprofit exists in Annapolis. I found the sponsor for the interns and he told me about Charting Careers' mission and how they work. I was happy to donate to such a wonderful organization.
My experience with this non-profit started when I referred one of my students to be a volunteer. She enjoyed her experience helping others with their journeys to their academic and career goals. I just joined the board and have been impressed with their dedication and commitment to helping students achieve their dreams. Communication is transparent and informative. This nonprofit has a committed and hands-on board to ensure your donations are well invested.
Charting Careers is a valuable resource to the Annapolis, MD youth community. Through the power of mentoring, providing opportunities that enrich the lives of youth and strengthening family partnerships, Charting Careers inspires at risk youth to reach their highest potential. Serving on the board of this amazing organization, I have seen first hand the impact they have on the trajectory of our local youth’s lives.
Charting Careers is a non-profit our family proudly supports because we believe in their mission. Their work with children, teens, and young adults is essential in preparing youth for the future. Charting Careers encourages students through tutoring, mentorship, job opportunities, college and career guidance, scholarships and so much more. Charting Careers stands out as a beacon of hope in the community by collaborating with local schools, businesses, and higher education institutions to provide a robust network for their participants. We are excited to see the continued success of Charting Careers as they make a tangible difference in the lives of young people.
I am impressed with the range of programs that Charting Careers performs to ensure the student has the foundations/skill to develop a career plan. As an example, I was in a Annapolis Middle School career day session along with 20 other individuals. The student were so interested in the messages that the often followed the presenter out into the halls for more information. I also went to their High School Graduation night and saw how proud the students, parents and siblings were to see the first time college opportunities and to hear the returning grads speak of how Charting Careers made an impact on their lives. The greatest thing about Charting Careers is their holistic approach the student lives, parents and communities.
Charting Careers is a fantastic mission-driven non-profit. They do wonderful work with students in Annapolis schools. I have had the privilege of serving on their Board of Directors during the 23-24 school year and plan to extend my participation into this next school year. They have recently done some work to define a 3-year plan with the goal of strengthening impact and sustainability. I can't say enough great things about this organization. The leaders are also passionate and equity-minded.
I recently joined the Board of Directors for Charting Careers after following the company's impact in the Annapolis community for a number of years. Charting Careers consistently demonstrates an unwavering commitment to transforming the lives of young people and their families through education and mentorship.
The dedication and passion of the staff and volunteers are inspiring. Their efforts to build meaningful relationships with students and families have helped many participants achieve their goals. The collective effort ensures that our students are well-equipped to navigate their educational and professional journeys.
It is an honor to be part of an organization that is making such a profound difference in the lives of young people and their families. I am confident that with continued support and dedication, Charting Careers will continue to empower future generations to chart their own successful paths.
I love what Charting Careers is doing with the teens in my neighborhood. The organization is very involved with making sure that all their needs are met so they can be their very best. And, I was able to meet one of their graduates, now in college, and was incredibly impressed with her experience with Charting Careers.
I have a part of the Charting Careers movement for almost 2 years and counting. I joined this organization because I believe in it's vision and mission to impact our youth by guiding them to reach their potential as leaders and productive citizens within the community.
I am persuaded that I made a great decision and looking forward to my continued involvement with this growing movement!
Virgil Boysaw, Jr.
This is an amazing organization that is not only supporting young scholars longitudinally, but also supporting the scholar's family and community. The program is amazing and the staff uber professional, and also the staff is representative of the population served. I am honored to be a mentor to a few scholars, and I love this nonprofit.
I have been involved as a mentor with Charting Careers for several years now and have always been impressed with the programs and supports they offer.
I strongly support the positive changes that Charting Careers is making in the lives of Annapolis youth and families. I volunteered for several years as a reading mentor and became a regular. donor. It has been a joy to see the organization grow in staff, programming expand and the number of lives impacted increase.
Laura Snell
It makes me happy to give to this wonderful organization because they are truly changing lives in Annapolis.
After I retired, I realized that I was missing the joy of working for a not for profit that is making a difference in our community. I have spent most of my professional career working in the field of accounting for nonprofit organizations. I so respected the dedication of those individuals that I was working with and what they were doing to improve community resources. I decided to volunteer in a capacity of serving a nonprofit, was told Charting Careers was looking for a Treasurer and pursued the opportunity to fill that position. I have been volunteering for Charting Careers as a Board Member for three years. I have had the opportunity to see this organization have tremendous growth, increasing the individuals it is serving and helping to improve the quality of lives in their community. The staff and volunteers are working with the whole family to ensure successful outcomes for the youth who are members of that family. The compassion they are offering to the families and the guidance to create a desire from the youth to have a successful career is moving. I am honored to have the opportunity of volunteering for Charting Careers, with the dedicated staff and volunteers.
Charting Careers is doing amazing work in our community. Its approach is dynamic and attentive to social determinants of growth and success. The youth and their families who participate will reap the benefits for a lifetime. I'm so excited to be involved with this organization and its leadership team!
I have volunteered with Charting Careers since our founding. It has been beyond rewarding to watch the growth of our scholars, staff and organization. We all continue to do hard things, to learn, to challenge ourselves and each other, and to work hard to maximize the good we can do with the dollars that we have generously given to us by such a beautiful range of supporters.
I have been a volunteer at Charting Careers for the past 5 months and have seen first hand how the organization's focus, staff and mentors are helping under-resourced scholars and families on a daily basis. The comprehensive approach to education (of both scholars and caregivers), mentoring and partnering with families to set goals is helping build stronger individuals and communities while creating pathways to brighter futures. It is a truly extraordinary charitable organization The Charting Careers difference is the unique investment they make in trusted community members and staff leaders who can identify and assist those with the greatest needs. It is an inspirational organization that is making a difference in a tremendously powerful and positive way. I am proud to donate my time to their wonderful mission!
Several years ago, I found myself wanting to do something to support and improve my local community. Through friends I was made aware of Charting Careers and my wife and I began supporting them. Charting Careers is an organization that is making a difference using a holistic and pragmatic approach. They are truly making a difference in the community. The resulting engagement and positivity I've observed from their students and families underlines the efficacy of this approach.
The folks at Charting Careers are making a meaningful difference in our community. The staff and volunteers really get involved in students’ and their families lives. We’re blessed to have them!
I am a huge supporter of Charting Careers, I am proud to be witness to this nonprofit organization that focuses on providing crucial support to "at-risk" youth in our community of Annapolis. Their main goal is to offer mentoring and tutoring services that empower these young individuals to overcome challenges and build successful futures. Through personalized guidance and academic assistance, they strive to create a nurturing environment where every youth feels supported and encouraged to reach their full potential. It is truly rewarding to witness the positive impact they make in their lives as they help young people chart their own paths towards a brighter future.
My Name is Richard Van Dyke. I have found that Charting Careers is one of the non profits that aids the WHOLE student, that is, helping with tutoring reading, math and mentoring thru the elementary thru high school grades. In addition, they provide career guidance and a scholarship to a four year or community college, while offering remote guidance to ensure that they complete the necessary college applications and grants. Charting Careers has formed partnerships with other non profits to increase a coordinated support at thew different levels in a student or community needs no called the Collaborative serving Youth Charting Careers' service is recognized by the county school system and the Mayor's office
Charting Careers is doing amazing work within the Annapolis community. What helps to distinguish them is their dedication to fostering family partnerships that drive collective success. Whether it's providing assistance with electric bills, conducting financial literacy classes, or connecting caregivers with mentors, they help to identify obstacles and work together to find effective solutions. By combining this approach with mentoring programs and by providing life-enriching opportunities, Charting Careers empowers scholars to discover their power and reach their goals.