OUR STORY

WHAT WE NEED & WHAT YOU GET

Our $100,000 crowdfunding goal will support the PHASE 1 & 2, initial development and testing of the WorkforceWise platform. Your contribution at any level helps expand access to career guidance for underserved students. All donors that give $100 or more will receive a PERK showcasing how their support transforms lives through education.

PHASE 1 & 2 - Phase 1 delivers our core platform with essential career readiness modules lesson plan design, AI-driven personalization, and culturally responsive content, while Phase 2 expands our reach through enhanced features, deeper simulations, and comprehensive family/educator resources.
 

PHASE #1: CURRICULUM PACKAGE

• Comprehensive Curriculum Package

• Complete lesson plans

• Detailed scope and sequence

• Instructional PowerPoint decks

• Strategic pacing guides

• Assessment materials & quizzes

• Student worksheets & field guides

PHASE #2: DIGITAL EXPANSION 

• AI Generated Digital Platform Development to Provide Personalized Experiences

• Interactive online learning platform

• Mobile app development

• User experience optimization

• Analytics dashboard

THE IMPACT

The career guidance gap in America reveals stark disparities in access to essential resources. A troubling reality emerges when examining the data:

• Only 19% of Black and 23% of Latino students have access to career development resources, while students in low-income schools are three times less likely to receive career counseling support.
• The national student-to-counselor ratio stands at 424:1, far exceeding the recommended 250:1, leaving many students without crucial guidance.
• Digital barriers compound these challenges, with 41% of low-income families lacking consistent access to career planning technologies.
• The impact is particularly severe for first-generation students, where less than 30% receive career guidance before college.
• Only 15% of Title I schools offer comprehensive digital career planning resources.
• Perhaps most concerning is that 60% of Black and Latino students report feeling unprepared for career planning, while only 25% of students from low-income backgrounds can access work-based learning experiences.

These statistics highlight the urgent need for innovative solutions to bridge this opportunity gap. [Source: America's Promise Alliance, "The State of Young People during COVID-19" Report, 2021]

OUR TRACK RECORD & TESTIMONIALS

We have learned over the years as we've impacted students across major urban districts including Baltimore City, District of Columbia, Houston, TX, and California. Through our learning solutions, we've created culturally responsive eLearning experiences that honor and integrate learners' cultural, social, and historical backgrounds. Our Bunifu framework ensures these diverse perspectives are woven into every aspect of our educational content. Watch the Video to learn more about our impact with career development resources.

JOIN OUR FIRESIDE CHATS WITH THE OWNERS MOE AND JEN 

Join Moe and Jen in the "WorkforceWise Fireside Chats" series as they share their journey to bridge the career guidance gap for underserved youth through innovative AI technology and culturally responsive resources. Through six insightful sessions spanning topics from personal stories to platform demonstrations and community impact, you'll discover how WorkforceWise is creating accessible career pathways that could reach thousands of Black and Latino students who currently lack proper resources. Be part of this transformative movement with early supporter perks and exclusive insights into their February launch plans, all aimed at reaching their $100K goal to serve 5,000 teens. [REGISTER HERE]

WorkforceWise, our new platform will provide a comprehensive approach. We'll combine cutting-edge digital simulations with personalized learning experiences and essential family and educator support systems. Our recent partnership with Cambiar Education has brought together superintendents and education leaders in focused learning circles, providing valuable feedback to shape our platform's development.

RISKS AND CHALLENGES

While building a scalable, culturally responsive platform presents complex challenges, our team is uniquely positioned to succeed. We combine 20 years of education leadership with a decade of EdTech innovation, backed by proven success serving students of color and underserved communities in major urban districts. To ensure our platform truly meets student needs, we've designed a development process that places student and educator feedback at its core, creating continuous improvement loops that will shape and strengthen our solution at every stage.

Our partnership with Cambiar Education brought together key education stakeholders in focused Learning Circles to inform WorkforceWise's development. District leaders, school counselors, CTE instructors, and family representatives provided critical insights on student needs, platform accessibility, and support systems. Their feedback directly shaped our platform's features, ensuring we effectively serve diverse student populations with culturally responsive career guidance tools and family engagement resources.

SAMPLE #1

Be a WorkForceWise Ambassadors, a passionate changemaker who champions career equity through driving funding efforts that help meet our WorkForceWise Crowdfunding goal! Help us reach our $100,000 goal to transform career education! As an ambassador, you’ll rally support, share powerful stories, and drive donations that directly impact students’ futures. We’ve created an entire toolkit of ready-to-use resources to help you succeed. With just 1-5 hours per month, you can help us reach our ambitious fundraising goals and transform career access for thousands of students. Your voice and network have the power to create real change!

Ambassador Toolkit: Everything you need to amplify our message

•   Introductory Email About the Campaign 

•   Why Is This Important & Campaign FAQ?

•   Campaign Perks 

•   PR & Media Kit

LINK TO TOOLKIT

CHAMPION'S DONOR WALL

Meaningful Connections & Bold Ideas: Join Us March 25th!

Moe and I would be absolutely thrilled to see you at Bunifu's Fundraising Social on Tuesday, March 25th from 6-8 PM at Aurora Market!

With the constant changes in our federal government, shifting social support programs, and social media bombarding us with news that affects our daily lives, meaningful human connection feels more important than ever. This evening is genuinely about connecting and socializing in a meaningful way. Whether we've known each other for years or are just getting acquainted, Moe and I are looking forward to spending quality time together in a relaxed setting. It's these personal connections that energize us and remind us why we do this work. While we're raising funds for our new WorkforceWise digital platform that evening, the heart of this gathering is really about bringing wonderful people like you together in a space where we can share ideas, concerns, and hopes face-to-face.

So we can get an accurate headcount, could you please grab a free ticket and save the date on your calendar? It would mean the world to us: https://givebutter.com/WorkforceWise

Looking forward to finally meeting you in person!

Warmly, Jennifer and Moe

P.S. Aurora Market is located at 500 Irving Street NW, Washington DC 20010. Light hors d'oeuvres and drinks will be available.