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09/09/2026

A new school year might come with a plan, but some of the best opportunities can be the ones you didn’t plan for!

Naomi Tellez-Duran, one of our alumni and now a Senior Associate at RVO Health, has some advice for our community: be willing to say yes to the unexpected. Take the class, go to the interest meeting, or apply for the opportunity that feels slightly out of reach.

During this school year, let your goals guide you without fear of discovering something new along the way.

09/04/2026

A new academic year brings new opportunities and more advice from our Road to Hire community!

Kodi Okeke, one of our juniors at Fayetteville State University, knows that showing up is about more than just being present. It’s about being prepared, putting your best foot forward, and taking a chance on opportunities outside your comfort zone.

His advice to the R2H community this school year: show up for yourself. When you do, others will be more likely to show up for you, too.

As you step into a new academic year, remember that every opportunity starts with being willing to take that first step.

08/25/2026

A new school year has started for our Road to Hire community! 📚 As Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools students head back to the classroom today, we’re kicking off the school year with advice from across our community.

First up, West Mecklenburg High School graduate Brian Maradiaga shares a reminder for anyone stepping into something new: don’t be afraid to step outside your comfort zone. Even a small step can help you discover what you’re capable of.

Now heading to Appalachian State University, Brian is taking what he learned at Road to Hire with him into his next chapter.

Wishing our R2H community and all CMS students a great start to the school year!

Congratulations to our Board Member Sathish Muthukrishnan on his appointment as Chief Digital & Consumer AI Officer at U...
08/19/2026

Congratulations to our Board Member Sathish Muthukrishnan on his appointment as Chief Digital & Consumer AI Officer at UnitedHealth Group!

Throughout his tenure at Ally, Sathish helped strengthen our partnership, contributing to Ally being recognized as Road to Hire’s 2026 Women in Tech Partner of the Year for hiring Road to Hire talent and supporting their long-term success.

Sathish is a trusted advisor to our CEO and Board, helping us think thoughtfully about how AI can strengthen our work and advance our mission.

Congratulations, Sathish! We're grateful for your continued leadership and look forward to all you will continue to contribute to Road to Hire!

Kicking off the new school year alongside the school and community partners who make this work possible 💙This morning, w...
08/13/2026

Kicking off the new school year alongside the school and community partners who make this work possible 💙

This morning, we came together for our Beginning-of-Year Breakfast to connect, celebrate student success, and prepare for the year ahead.

We were grateful to welcome principals, counselors, and CTE coordinators from Garinger High School, Harding University High School, Julius L. Chambers High School, Olympic High School, Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology, Rocky River High School, West Charlotte High School, and West Mecklenburg High School.

We were also joined by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district leaders and school board members, along with representatives from Communities In Schools-Charlotte, bringing together people across our community who are committed to supporting students throughout their academic journeys.

These partnerships help create a stronger, more connected pathway that supports students from high school through college and into their careers.

Here’s to another year of working together!

Road to Hire is excited to welcome Jamese Ivy as our Vice President of Student Success!​​In this role, Jamese will lead ...
08/12/2026

Road to Hire is excited to welcome Jamese Ivy as our Vice President of Student Success!

​​In this role, Jamese will lead the teams responsible for supporting Road to Hire participants across high school and college as they prepare for their education and career goals. She will serve on Road to Hire’s executive leadership team and report directly to CEO Dr. Monique Perry-Graves.

Jamese brings extensive leadership experience across student success, community impact, and workforce development. She has led multiple teams and functions at scale, with a focus on strengthening systems, expanding opportunity, and driving meaningful outcomes for students and communities. She was also recognized in Charlotte Business Journal's 40 Under 40.

"Jamese is a proven and respected senior leader who is ready on Day 1 to lead at scale. She joins us to lead one of the largest and most consequential spans of student-facing work at Road to Hire, encompassing all of our high school and college programs. As we continue into a new era of impact and advance our mission, I’m confident that Jamese, alongside our Student Success leadership team, will build on our foundation and take our work to the next level." - Dr. Monique Perry-Graves, CEO, Road to Hire

Please join us in welcoming Jamese to Road to Hire!

AI is changing the future of work. We're making sure young adults are ready to lead in it.At Road to Hire, we believe AI...
08/07/2026

AI is changing the future of work. We're making sure young adults are ready to lead in it.

At Road to Hire, we believe AI isn't about finding shortcuts. It's about asking better questions, thinking more critically, and creating smarter solutions.

During the summer, rising high school seniors built personalized college plans. Rising college freshmen created AI-powered Campus Navigators to confidently transition to college. Rising college sophomores, juniors, and seniors developed AI tools to make the internship and job search more strategic and efficient. This is how our participants are learning to use AI in ways that prepare them for their next step.

The technology will continue to evolve, but the skills behind it matter most. By teaching young adults to work alongside AI while strengthening their creativity, curiosity, and critical thinking, we're preparing them for what comes next!

Visiting our Corporate partner offices does more than introduce our participants to the workplace; it helps them envisio...
07/29/2026

Visiting our Corporate partner offices does more than introduce our participants to the workplace; it helps them envision themselves there.

Throughout Summer U, our participants visited Ally, Duke Energy, Honeywell, and
Lowe's Home Improvement to learn directly from the professionals who power these organizations.

Participants sharpened their resumes and interview skills, practiced elevator pitches, expanded their professional networks, explored career paths, and connected with Road to Hire alumni who shared what it takes to launch a successful career.

These experiences help bridge the gap between the classroom and the workplace, giving our participants the confidence, connections, and practical insights they need as they prepare for internships, college, and future careers.

Thank you to Ally, Duke Energy, Honeywell, and Lowe's for investing your time, sharing your expertise, and helping our participants envision what's possible. And thank you to our alumni for coming back to inspire the next generation by showing them what's possible.

Learning doesn't end when Summer U does. It's just getting started.Throughout the summer, participants challenged themse...
07/24/2026

Learning doesn't end when Summer U does. It's just getting started.

Throughout the summer, participants challenged themselves to ask questions, build new skills, connect with peers and professionals, and step outside their comfort zones. But the most important lesson isn't found in a classroom.

It's the mindset to keep learning: not only during Summer U, but throughout every stage of the Road to Hire journey.

Whether that's seeking out new opportunities, staying curious, building relationships, or embracing new challenges, continuous learning is what prepares participants for what’s ahead.

Because at Road to Hire, Summer U isn't the finish line. It's the foundation for what’s next: college, careers and a lifetime of learning.

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