The Patrick J. McGovern Foundation

STEMarts Labs creates interactive experiences that empower youth and communities via the intersection of art, science, and technology.

Blossom Academy is a company that specializes in providing training in leadership and analytics. Its mission is to bridge the skills gap in the data sector by offering courses that empower diverse talents, particularly from Africa, to develop their data skills and enter the job market. The company aims to create a pathway for untapped talent to build lasting livelihoods and leadership skills.

NAF’s educational design ignites students’ passion for learning and gives businesses the opportunity to shape America’s future workforce by transforming the learning environment to include STEM infused industry-specific curricula and work-based learning experiences, including internships. Since 1982, NAF has been partnering with existing high schools in high-needs communities to enhance school systems at a low cost by implementing NAF academies – small learning communities within traditional high schools. NAF has grown from one NAF Academy of Finance in New York City to hundreds of academies across the country focusing on growing industries including: finance, hospitality & tourism, information technology, engineering, and health sciences. During the 2014-15 school year nearly 82,000 students attended 667 NAF academies across 38 states, including DC and the US Virgin Islands. In 2014, NAF academies reported 97% of seniors graduated with 93% of graduates planned to go to college.

Kids in Tech works with school systems and youth development organizations to deliver hands-on learning projects in technology to address the rising STEM skill deficiency among elementary and middle school students

The AI Education Project is a non-profit that creates equitable learning experiences that excite and empower students with AI literacy.

Common Sense Media is a non-profit organization focused on promoting safe technology and media for children. It provides education and advocacy to families, educators, and policymakers, offering trustworthy information and guidance on how to navigate the complexities of media in a digital age. By emphasizing the importance of responsible media consumption, Common Sense Media aims to empower families to harness the benefits of technology while minimizing risks. The organization is dedicated to ensuring that all children and families can improve their lives through informed media choices.

Enfold Proactive Health Trust is a non-governmental organization that focuses on building safe, inclusive communities. The company uses a comprehensive 360° approach to address issues such as gender-based violence and child sexual abuse. They offer a variety of programs and initiatives aimed at promoting health and safety. These include workshops on topics like menstrual health and life skills, as well as projects focused on safeguarding human rights through data. The company also provides resources for teachers and students, and actively engages with its community through events and conferences.

Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the career development of high-potential African Americans, Hispanics, and Native Americans. Founded in 2002 and based in Washington, D.C., MLT focuses on equipping these individuals with essential skills, coaching, and valuable networking opportunities to unlock their leadership potential. The organization aims to cultivate the next generation of minority leaders across corporate, non-profit, and entrepreneurial sectors, fostering transformative impacts within their communities. MLT acts as a vital resource for top graduate business schools and leading corporations, facilitating access to talented minority candidates. Additionally, it forges strategic partnerships with prominent philanthropic organizations to enhance its mission. MLT has received recognition through notable features in media outlets, highlighting its role in shaping future leaders.

The Open Data Institute Ltd. is a non-profit organization based in London, established in 2012. It aims to foster an open data culture that generates economic, environmental, and social value. By convening experts, the Institute promotes collaboration and innovation, helping to incubate and nurture new ideas through professional coaching and mentoring services. The organization offers a variety of educational courses focused on open data, including topics such as law and licensing, practical applications, and technologies. Through these initiatives, the Open Data Institute strives to unlock data supply, generate demand, and disseminate knowledge to address both local and global challenges. Founded by Sir Tim Berners-Lee and Professor Nigel Shadbolt, the Institute operates with a global remit, engaging with individuals and organizations interested in leveraging open data for societal benefit.

Benetech is a nonprofit that empowers communities with software for social good. Our work transforms how people with disabilities read and learn, makes it safer for human rights defenders to pursue truth and justice, and connects people to the services they need to live and prosper. We’re constantly pursuing the next big social impact. Visit www.benetech.org.

Learning Equality is a California-based non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring access to quality education for all individuals worldwide through the promotion of open educational resources. Founded in 2012, the organization initially developed KA Lite, a platform that allows offline access to Khan Academy content, which has since reached over 4.5 million users across 200 countries. In response to the challenges of educational inequality, particularly in areas with limited connectivity, Learning Equality has introduced Kolibri, an open-source platform designed for offline use. Kolibri offers a curated library of educational materials and enables users to create customized curricula that cater to local needs. The platform also includes tools for collaborative learning, providing instant feedback and personalized learning experiences for students and teachers alike. By leveraging low-cost devices and facilitating the sharing of educational content, Learning Equality aims to support innovative teaching practices in under-resourced and offline environments.

New York University (NYU), established in 1831, is a prominent private research university with a global presence. It offers a wide range of academic programs across its three degree-granting campuses in New York City, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai, as well as study away sites worldwide. NYU's endowment, managed by a professional investment staff within the NYU Investment Office, serves as a permanent source of capital to support the university's mission and programs. The endowment aims to balance current financial support for NYU's operating budget with long-term preservation of its purchasing power. It is invested globally and diversely, utilizing external managers.

Quill is a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing free, interactive learning tools aimed at enhancing students' academic skills. Their mission focuses on empowering students to take an active role in their education by presenting them with problems to solve and allowing them to construct solutions. The platform is designed to support middle school students studying English, covering all grammatical concepts outlined in the Common Core State Standards for grades 1-8. Quill also provides resources for teachers to monitor their students' progress and is in the process of creating parental accounts to keep parents informed about their children's performance. In addition to its current offerings, Quill plans to expand its support to high school students, college students, ESL learners, and those preparing for standardized tests like the SAT and ACT. The platform is particularly beneficial for low-income students, allowing them to access educational content without financial barriers.

Technovation is a global nonprofit organization focused on technology education that aims to empower girls to become leaders, creators, and problem-solvers. Established in 2010 with a pilot program involving 45 girls, Technovation has evolved into a worldwide competition that engages thousands of participants. Girls work in teams to develop mobile applications that address real-world challenges, supported by volunteer mentors and parents. Over the years, Technovation has successfully reached over 2,500 girls across 28 countries, resulting in the development of 650 mobile apps and the education of participants on launching startup companies. The organization operates efficiently with a small paid staff, relying on the dedication of numerous partners and volunteers to keep costs low.

UNESCO contributes to the building of a culture of peace, the eradication of poverty, sustainable development and intercultural dialogue through education, the sciences, culture, communication, and information. It encourages international peace and universal respect for human rights by promoting collaboration among nations.UNESCO is the abbreviation of United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization. It is known as the ""intellectual"" agency of the United Nations. In 1945, upon the proposal of Conference of Allied Ministers of Education (CAME), a United Nations Conference for the establishment of an educational and cultural organization (ECO/CONF) was convened in London. At the end of the conference, thirty-seven countries founded the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization. The Constitution of UNESCO, signed in 1945, came into force in 1946 after ratification of twenty countries: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Egypt, France, Greece, India, Lebanon, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, United Kingdom, and United States. The first session of the General Conference of UNESCO was held in Paris in 1946 with the participation of representatives from 30 governments entitled to vote. UNESCO attempts to build networks among nations to enable peace, by mobilizing for education, building intercultural understanding, pursuing scientific cooperation, and protecting freedom of expression. Some countries withdrew from the Organization for political reasons at various points in time, but they have today all rejoined UNESCO.UNESCO was founded in 1945 and is headquartered in Ile-de-France.

Akirachix is a not-for-profit organization focused on empowering young women through technical training, mentorship, and outreach programs. By providing comprehensive training and upskilling opportunities, Akirachix aims to increase the number of skilled women in the technology sector. The organization is dedicated to changing the landscape of the tech industry by fostering a supportive community that connects and inspires women. Through its initiatives, Akirachix enables women to acquire essential IT and entrepreneurial skills, thereby enhancing their economic competitiveness and helping to bridge the gender gap in technology.

Data Science 4 Everyone is a national effort that aims to teach data science and data literacy to all K-12 students.

Computer Science for All (CS4All) is a 10-year initiative designed to provide a meaningful, high-quality computer science education to public school students in the NYC school system at each school level—elementary, middle and high school. By 2025, the NYC Department of Education (DOE) will train nearly 5,000 teachers who will bring CS education to the city’s 1.1 million public school students. CS4All is a public-private partnership between the DOE and NYC that is supported by a range of foundations, corporations, nonprofits, and individuals.

Thomson Reuters Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides an international audience with information, media development services, and free legal assistance. The organization’s main focus areas include independent journalism, human rights, women’s empowerment, corruption, climate, food, and the rule of law. Additionally, it offers free journalism and media training services. The Thomson Reuters Foundation has come a long way since it was established in 1983 as a training programme for journalists in developing countries. Since Monique Villa’s appointment as CEO in 2008, the Foundation has transformed into an entrepreneurial corporate charity with a start-up spirit. In 2010, Monique Villa launched TrustLaw, the award-winning service that spreads the practice of pro bono worldwide. Monique also used her experience as a journalist to set up an editorial programme entirely dedicated to covering the world’s under-reported stories. Journalism training was also scaled up, with the creation of new courses and platforms for independent media worldwide, and the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism. In 2012, Trust Women was launched. The yearly conference has quickly become one of the leading forums to discuss human trafficking and slavery, and many other issues revolving around women’s economic and social empowerment.

CNHA is an NPO that enhances the cultural, economic, political, and community development of Native Hawaiians. CNHA is a Native Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) certified by the U.S. Treasury Department and a HUD-Certified Housing Counseling agency. CNHA provides access to capital, financial education, and individualized financial counseling services with a focus on low and moderate-income families. CNHA provides grants and loans targeting underserved communities in Hawaiʻi.

The Aspen Institute, established in 1950, is an international non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C. It operates as an educational and policy studies institution, fostering leadership based on enduring values and providing a nonpartisan platform for discussing and addressing global issues. The Institute offers leadership seminars, policy studies, and fellowship programs, with campuses in Aspen, Colorado, and Wye River, Maryland, and international partnerships in Berlin, Rome, Lyon, and Tokyo.

Girl Effect is a creative social business focused on empowering girls and addressing societal challenges such as forced child marriage, teenage pregnancy, and school attendance. By leveraging the influence of role models, the organization aims to educate and shift attitudes and behaviors towards girls, fostering a new normal that supports their rights and opportunities. Through innovative approaches, Girl Effect seeks to create a positive impact on the lives of girls, ultimately contributing to their personal development and social progress.

Grants Central Station Promoting educational growth for nonprofit organizations.

Room to Read is an organization dedicated to improving literacy and promoting gender equality in education within low-income communities. It focuses on two critical periods in a child's education: early primary school, where literacy acquisition is emphasized, and secondary school, which aims to support girls' education. By implementing educational services tailored to the needs of these communities, Room to Read seeks to create deep, systemic transformations in schools. Its mission is to empower children through education, thereby helping to eradicate illiteracy and fostering opportunities for all.

According to The Reach Institute for School Leadership, teacher attrition has grown by 50% over a period of 15 years. To counteract this trend, Reach launched Teaching Pathway. This program aimed to attract aspiring educators to high-poverty schools, train them rigorously to impact student achievement, and certify them to stay in the same high-poverty school or community as exceptionally effective first-year teachers. Reach Institute has been approved for expansion by the California Teachers Credentialing Board. This means they will be an accredited University Program and be eligible to accept federal grant money.

Curious Learning is a non-profit firm that focuses on using technology and analytics to enable the unpriviliged kids to read.

Entrepreneurship for All (EforAll) is accelerating economic & social impact in communities through inclusive entrepreneurship.

Opportunity@Work, founded in 2015 and based in Washington, DC, is an organization dedicated to providing career opportunities and employment services that focus on individual skills. It aims to connect underrepresented talent with jobs that match their abilities, thereby enhancing workforce diversity and inclusion. Through its initiatives, Opportunity@Work seeks to empower individuals by recognizing and leveraging their skills, regardless of traditional educational or experiential barriers. The organization is committed to creating pathways to meaningful employment, supporting both job seekers and employers in the process.

Community Initiatives is a nonprofit organization based in Oakland, California, established in 1996. It supports educational and health projects while providing essential services such as financial management, human resources, and payroll. The organization offers experienced support to nonprofit startups, established initiatives, networks, and collaborations, ensuring effective management of assets by its executive team. Through its comprehensive services, Community Initiatives aims to empower various nonprofit entities, helping them achieve their missions and enhance their impact in the community.

Tech Goes Home is a non-profit organization providing digital skills training, computers, and home internet access to learners. Tech Goes Home provides adult programs as well as family-based intergenerational programs. TGH's family-based programs bring together youth and their caregivers to learn digital skills as a group. Each family or individual who participates in TGH's programs completes 15 hours of interactive, culturally responsive digital skills training, earning a Chromebook or iPad as well as, if necessary, 12 months of internet service.

The Tech Interactive is a science and technology center for the development of educational content for students.

Team4Tech is a non-profit organization that connects the digital equality gap in education to create participation and opportunities for under-resourced learners through technology solutions and training.

Per Scholas is a nonprofit organization founded over 20 years ago to address poverty by providing technology access and education to underserved communities. The organization focuses on creating opportunities for individuals to improve their lives through targeted training for key technical roles, aligning its curriculum with the needs identified by employers. A significant aspect of Per Scholas's mission is enhancing diversity within the technology sector, as evidenced by its student demographic, which includes 90% people of color, one-third women, and one-third disconnected young adults. By offering pathways into the IT field, Per Scholas aims to close the skills gap and promote a more inclusive workforce.

AnnieCannons, established in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering survivors of human trafficking. It achieves this by providing coding and computer-based skills training through boot camps, preparing them for long-term careers in the tech industry. The organization's mission is to transform these survivors into self-sustainable software professionals, connecting them with freelance income opportunities using the skills they've acquired.

New York University (NYU), established in 1831, is a prominent private research university with a global presence. It offers a wide range of academic programs across its three degree-granting campuses in New York City, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai, as well as study away sites worldwide. NYU's endowment, managed by a professional investment staff within the NYU Investment Office, serves as a permanent source of capital to support the university's mission and programs. The endowment aims to balance current financial support for NYU's operating budget with long-term preservation of its purchasing power. It is invested globally and diversely, utilizing external managers.

Harvard's Belfer Center provides leadership in policy-relevant knowledge and prepares future leaders.

NationSwell, LLC is a social impact media company founded in 2013 and based in New York City. It operates a storytelling platform and membership network aimed at addressing some of the most pressing challenges facing America. The company focuses on a variety of topics, including opportunity, governance, the environment, and community service, providing engaging content that highlights innovations and the efforts of change-makers. Through its digital media services, NationSwell seeks to inform and inspire citizens by sharing authentic human stories of problem solvers, while also promoting advancements in education and environmental sustainability, and improving government efficiency.

The Open Data Institute Ltd. is a non-profit organization based in London, established in 2012. It aims to foster an open data culture that generates economic, environmental, and social value. By convening experts, the Institute promotes collaboration and innovation, helping to incubate and nurture new ideas through professional coaching and mentoring services. The organization offers a variety of educational courses focused on open data, including topics such as law and licensing, practical applications, and technologies. Through these initiatives, the Open Data Institute strives to unlock data supply, generate demand, and disseminate knowledge to address both local and global challenges. Founded by Sir Tim Berners-Lee and Professor Nigel Shadbolt, the Institute operates with a global remit, engaging with individuals and organizations interested in leveraging open data for societal benefit.

Common Sense Media is a non-profit organization focused on promoting safe technology and media for children. It provides education and advocacy to families, educators, and policymakers, offering trustworthy information and guidance on how to navigate the complexities of media in a digital age. By emphasizing the importance of responsible media consumption, Common Sense Media aims to empower families to harness the benefits of technology while minimizing risks. The organization is dedicated to ensuring that all children and families can improve their lives through informed media choices.

Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences brings together deep thinkers from diverse disciplines and communities to advance understanding of the full range of human beliefs, behaviors, interactions, and institutions. A leading incubator of human-centered knowledge, CASBS facilitates collaborations across academia, policy, industry, civil society, and government to collectively design a better future.

Room to Read is an organization dedicated to improving literacy and promoting gender equality in education within low-income communities. It focuses on two critical periods in a child's education: early primary school, where literacy acquisition is emphasized, and secondary school, which aims to support girls' education. By implementing educational services tailored to the needs of these communities, Room to Read seeks to create deep, systemic transformations in schools. Its mission is to empower children through education, thereby helping to eradicate illiteracy and fostering opportunities for all.

Entrepreneurship for All (EforAll) is accelerating economic & social impact in communities through inclusive entrepreneurship.

Computer Science for All (CS4All) is a 10-year initiative designed to provide a meaningful, high-quality computer science education to public school students in the NYC school system at each school level—elementary, middle and high school. By 2025, the NYC Department of Education (DOE) will train nearly 5,000 teachers who will bring CS education to the city’s 1.1 million public school students. CS4All is a public-private partnership between the DOE and NYC that is supported by a range of foundations, corporations, nonprofits, and individuals.

The Markle Foundation is an independent non-profit organization based in New York, established in 1927. Its mission is to enhance access to quality jobs by recognizing skills acquired through various means, regardless of formal education. The foundation aims to influence policies that foster a labor market where all individuals can secure rewarding positions, particularly in the evolving digital economy. This includes promoting the creation of new jobs in sectors impacted by emerging technologies and ensuring that these roles provide economic mobility for individuals of diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, genders, and experience levels. Additionally, Markle focuses on leveraging communication and information technologies to address significant public needs in areas such as health and economic security.

Technovation is a global nonprofit organization focused on technology education that aims to empower girls to become leaders, creators, and problem-solvers. Established in 2010 with a pilot program involving 45 girls, Technovation has evolved into a worldwide competition that engages thousands of participants. Girls work in teams to develop mobile applications that address real-world challenges, supported by volunteer mentors and parents. Over the years, Technovation has successfully reached over 2,500 girls across 28 countries, resulting in the development of 650 mobile apps and the education of participants on launching startup companies. The organization operates efficiently with a small paid staff, relying on the dedication of numerous partners and volunteers to keep costs low.

The AI Education Project is a non-profit that creates equitable learning experiences that excite and empower students with AI literacy.

NPower is a national nonprofit organization that launches digital careers for military veterans and young adults from underserved communities. The company empowers under-represented talent to pursue tech futures by teaching the digital and professional skills demanded by the marketplace, and engaging businesses, volunteers, and nonprofits in the long term success of its students.

Per Scholas is a nonprofit organization founded over 20 years ago to address poverty by providing technology access and education to underserved communities. The organization focuses on creating opportunities for individuals to improve their lives through targeted training for key technical roles, aligning its curriculum with the needs identified by employers. A significant aspect of Per Scholas's mission is enhancing diversity within the technology sector, as evidenced by its student demographic, which includes 90% people of color, one-third women, and one-third disconnected young adults. By offering pathways into the IT field, Per Scholas aims to close the skills gap and promote a more inclusive workforce.

Tech Goes Home is a non-profit organization providing digital skills training, computers, and home internet access to learners. Tech Goes Home provides adult programs as well as family-based intergenerational programs. TGH's family-based programs bring together youth and their caregivers to learn digital skills as a group. Each family or individual who participates in TGH's programs completes 15 hours of interactive, culturally responsive digital skills training, earning a Chromebook or iPad as well as, if necessary, 12 months of internet service.

Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the career development of high-potential African Americans, Hispanics, and Native Americans. Founded in 2002 and based in Washington, D.C., MLT focuses on equipping these individuals with essential skills, coaching, and valuable networking opportunities to unlock their leadership potential. The organization aims to cultivate the next generation of minority leaders across corporate, non-profit, and entrepreneurial sectors, fostering transformative impacts within their communities. MLT acts as a vital resource for top graduate business schools and leading corporations, facilitating access to talented minority candidates. Additionally, it forges strategic partnerships with prominent philanthropic organizations to enhance its mission. MLT has received recognition through notable features in media outlets, highlighting its role in shaping future leaders.

The Museum of Science, founded in 1830, is one of the largest science centers in the world and the most visited cultural institution in New England, attracting over 1.5 million visitors annually. It offers a comprehensive exploration of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) through engaging programs and hundreds of interactive exhibits. Notable attractions include the Thomson Theater of Electricity, Charles Hayden Planetarium, Mugar Omni Theater, Gordon Current Science & Technology Center, 3-D Digital Cinema, and a Butterfly Garden. The Museum plays a significant role in education, reaching 25,000 teens globally through the Intel Computer Clubhouse Network and leading a National Science Foundation-funded initiative to enhance informal science education. Its acclaimed "Science Is an Activity" exhibit plan has received numerous NSF grants and has influenced science centers internationally. Additionally, the Museum's National Center for Technological Literacy® has developed engineering curricula that have benefited over 40,600 teachers and nearly 3 million students across the United States.

AeHIN is a collaboration of digital health advocates and IT professionals from South and Southeast Asia to promote better use of ICTs to achieve better health. AeHIN enhance leadership and governance, offers capacity-building for digital health (Mind the GAPS), CRVS, and people identity. AeHIN creates opportunities for knowledge exchange and resource sharing and helps in achieving interoperability through appropriate use of standards.

CAAI is developing tools to reduce algorithmic bias, creating new interventions to solve societal policy problems, and educating a new generation of bilingual MBA students who can create and deploy algorithms that enhance human life.

RECAINSA is a network of digital health professionals & IT technicians to promote & strengthen digital health development & governance through legal and strategic frameworks, promoting the creation & strengthening of training spaces for human resources through universities, certified training centers & other specified organizations.

Girls Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring girls to be strong, smart, and bold. Founded in 1864, it serves over 138,000 girls annually in the U.S. and Canada through research-based programs that address unique issues girls face. These programs, led by trained professionals in a girls-only environment, focus on goal setting, resilience, and exploration of non-traditional fields like STEM. Girls Inc. also advocates for girls' rights with policymakers. Girls Inc. Miami, established in 2017, offers free after-school programs for girls, focusing on mentorship and research-based programming across five school sites in Miami, Florida.

AI4ALL is a nonprofit working to increase diversity and inclusion in artificial intelligence. They create pipelines for underrepresented talent through education and mentorship programs around the U.S. and Canada that give high school students early exposure to AI for social good. Their vision is for AI to be developed by a broad group of thinkers and doers advancing AI for humanity’s benefit.

Team4Tech is a non-profit organization that connects the digital equality gap in education to create participation and opportunities for under-resourced learners through technology solutions and training.

Last Mile Education Fund is to increase diversity in tech and engineering by financial support to low-income, underrepresented students.

Akirachix is a not-for-profit organization focused on empowering young women through technical training, mentorship, and outreach programs. By providing comprehensive training and upskilling opportunities, Akirachix aims to increase the number of skilled women in the technology sector. The organization is dedicated to changing the landscape of the tech industry by fostering a supportive community that connects and inspires women. Through its initiatives, Akirachix enables women to acquire essential IT and entrepreneurial skills, thereby enhancing their economic competitiveness and helping to bridge the gender gap in technology.

Partners In Development is an organization committed to education and economic advancement in the developing world.

The Tech Interactive is a science and technology center for the development of educational content for students.

Code.org is a non-profit foundation focused on expanding computer programming education in the United States. The organization aims to integrate computer science and programming into the core curriculum alongside other STEM subjects such as biology, physics, and mathematics. It offers free online courses designed for K-12 schools, utilizing open-source technology to enhance accessibility and engagement in computer science education. Code.org's curriculum resources and tutorials are licensed under a Creative Commons license, allowing for widespread use and adaptation in educational settings. Through its initiatives, Code.org seeks to foster a greater understanding of computer science among students and promote a more diverse representation in the tech industry.

Together with leading educators, engineers, and entrepreneurs, Girls Who Code has developed a new model for computer science education, pairing intensive instruction in robotics, web design, and mobile development with high-touch mentorship and exposure led by the industry’s top female engineers and entrepreneurs. In its inaugural program, Girls Who Code empowered young women from New York City’s five boroughs and will launch programs in New York, Detroit, San Francisco, and San Jose in 2013.

First Star is a non-profit organization that provides innovative, university-based college-preparatory programs. They improve the lives of foster youth by partnering with child welfare agencies, universities, and school districts to ensure foster youth have the academic, life skills, and adult supports needed to transition to higher education and adulthood successfully.