Let's Get Ready

Join us tomorrow November 21st from 6:00–7:15 PM EST for a virtual event highlighting the strides Let's Get Ready (LGR) is making as leaders in the college access and success sector. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear about their impact and plans for the future. Also as a proud LGR alumnus and now Associates Council Member, I have the pleasure of moderating a fantastic panel tomorrow with three amazing panelists: Amy C. - An LGR alum and coach in an exciting phase educationally Dennis Maurice Dumpson - LGR’s Chief External Affairs Officer Eugenie Rosenthal - LGR’s first coach, founder, and member of the Board of Directors Click below to learn more and to register for SOTO tomorrow!

Exciting Updates from Let’s Get Ready! Here are two important updates to keep on your radar: ?Giving Tuesday is December 3rd Help us reach our $50,000 fundraising goal! Donations made between now and December 9th will contribute to creating meaningful impact for students. Every dollar counts. ?Our 5th Annual State of the Organization is Tomorrow! Join us on November 21st from 6:00–7:15 PM EST for a virtual event highlighting the strides we are making as leaders in the college access and success sector. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear about our impact and plans for the future. Click below to learn more and to register for SOTO! #CollegeAccess #EducationMatters #GivingTuesday #LGRforCollege

Thank you to our partner,?TIAA,?and its President and CEO,?Thasunda Brown Duckett, for this timely reminder. Now, more than ever, community, care, and continuity of resources are valuable for our students as they navigate their journey to a college degree. Let's Get Ready students are the first in their families to do many things, and we ensure they do not have to do any of it alone. That's why we are proud that nationally, LGR students graduate at DOUBLE THE RATE of their peers from similar backgrounds. Learn more about TIAA's commitment to First-Gen students here: https://lnkd.in/eiRG82w9 Learn more about Let's Get Ready here: https://lnkd.in/eVp45Y-q. #RetireInequality #LGRForCollege #CollegeAccess #CollegeSuccess #TIAA #LetsGetReady

We are just one week away from Let’s Get Ready’s State of the Org 2024! Join us on Thursday, November 21st, from 6:00-7:15 PM EST for a virtual event that highlights the progress we’ve made toward reaching 25,000 students annually by 2025 and reveals what’s next for our mission of college access and success. This evening will feature inspiring stories from students, coaches, and alumni, and showcase new partnerships and projects shaping the future of our programs. Don’t miss out! Register now at letsgetready.org/soto24 and be part of this exciting event. #LGRforCollege #StateOfTheOrg #CollegeAccess #EducationalEquity

Our offices are closed today! At Let's Get Ready, we believe in empowering our communities, and that includes making space for our team to exercise their right to vote and support civic engagement in their communities. Today, we encourage everyone to get out there, cast their ballot, and make their voices heard. Whether it’s a local issue or a national election, every vote counts toward shaping the future we all want to see. Let’s show up, support, and make a difference! #LGRforCollege #GetOutTheVote #VoteReady

Excited to continue supporting & evolving an impactful organization!

We are just one month away from Let’s Get Ready’s State of the Org 2024! Join us on Thursday, November 21st, from 6:00-7:15 PM EST for a virtual event that highlights the progress we’ve made toward reaching 25,000 students annually by 2025 and reveals what’s next for our mission of college access and success. This evening will feature inspiring stories from students, coaches, and alumni, and showcase new partnerships and projects shaping the future of our programs. Don’t miss out! Register now at letsgetready.org/soto24 and be part of this exciting event. #LGRforCollege #StateOfTheOrg #CollegeAccess #EducationalEquity

Looking for part-time leadership roles in education? Join Let's Get Ready as a College Access SAT Prep Lead Instructor or Instructor! These paid, part-time positions are ideal for current undergraduate and graduate students, offering the opportunity to virtually teach SAT prep, guide students through test-taking strategies, and foster academic growth. Lead Instructors take on additional administrative duties and leadership responsibilities, while both roles benefit from full training, curriculum, and support. Perfect for those passionate about education and making a difference! Learn more at https://lnkd.in/dsGSzbVS

We’re Hiring! Make an Impact with Us We’re seeking driven professionals to join our team: Partnerships Manager – Lead project management for our Partnerships Team, supporting partner success with precision in budget and timeline coordination. Manage a small caseload and build relationship management skills as we grow. Enrollment Manager – Connect students and families to our mission, providing exceptional customer service and executing enrollment processes. Salesforce experience (or willingness to learn) is a plus; clear, effective communication is key. Ready to make a difference? Learn more about these positions at https://lnkd.in/ej_qke6u and apply to join a team focused on growth, collaboration, and impact.

Hard to believe it's been 5 years! It is genuinely an honor to be trusted with the responsibility of stewarding LGR and working to ensure this organization's commitment to quality, impact and student-centered values are borne out. Lots to reflect on over this time, which you can read more about below. I share this with profound appreciation for the *huge* community that makes this work possible, and especially for the the mission-driven, thoughtful, fun and incredibly talented LGR team that make it happen everyday.