About the Campaign
Scaling up for greater impact
At Summit Academy OIC, we hold fast to the belief that the best social service program in the world is a job. For almost 60 years, Summit Academy has been moving families out of poverty into careers and prosperity through 20 weeks of accredited training, with no fees to students who graduate debt free.
Our students seek economic independence and want to realize their potential. Our region faces workforce challenges that disproportionately impact communities of color, and for our economy to thrive, every capable person must participate in it. Our trainings were chosen specifically in the industries that are powering our economy, and our employer partners are providing our students with a path to the middle class.
To achieve the goal of greater personal and economic impact for our students and our community, Summit Academy is mounting the $13 million Scaling Up for Greater Impact campaign.
“As co-chairs of this important campaign, Barbara and I hope you will join us in supporting this work, creating new job opportunities for those in our community who are ready to get to work and create a brighter future for themselves and their families.”
Barbara Forster and Larry Hendrickson
Campaign Co-Chairs