Our take on education

We all know that a good life begins with a good education. That’s why we’re working to prepare children to enter school ready to learn, to build strong reading skills by third grade, to remain socially and academically engaged in school and to graduate on-time and college- or workforce-ready.

Here’s just some ways in which we are achieving these outcomes:

Investing in quality programs

42 programs at United Way Impact Partner agencies that offer quality early care and education, out-of-school opportunities that improve academic performance, decision-making skills and reduce absenteeism and college prep support for high school students.

Empowering at-risk youth

By working together, we can help high-promise youth become successful in their careers and agents for change in their community. Through the United Way Youth Institute, local youth, regardless of social economic status, develop leadership and service learning skills through mentorship, college exploration, learning about our three impact areas, and by implementing a local service learning project.

Encouraging Collective Impact

Post-secondary success is priority in school age education. As the backbone of the local college access network (LCAN), Graduate Miami Dade, we collaborate with other professionals across the county to bridge the inequity gaps seen in education. Foci include FAFSA completion, scholarship attainment, resources for career development, and special population advocacy.

Collaborating with community partners

Through a partnership with One Community One Goal, Urban League of Greater Miami and Miami-Dade County Public Schools, we are inspiring students on career possibilities through workshops with local business entrepreneurs.

A place to empower families

Wouldn’t it be convenient to find access to school information or tips on health and wellness all under one roof? Welcome to United Way EDEN Place—Miami-Dade’s educational family resource centers. Discover the wide range of free services available in the Overtown and North Miami communities and the impact on families and children.

Changing systems of care

In 2007, we opened our United Way Center for Excellence in Early Education, an innovative educational and professional learning initiative dedicated to elevating the quality of early care and education in Miami-Dade and beyond.

Elevating professional learning

2,122 early care and education professionals improved their skills through 30,384 hours of professional learning through our United Way Center for Excellence in Early Education.

Focusing on neighborhoods of greatest need

Through a five-year, $22.5 million federal Early Head Start grant, we are reaching infants and toddlers in high-need communities, providing them with high quality early learning experiences.