05/08/2025
Join the REACH Power Hour Summer Series!
Three dynamic virtual sessions to sharpen your career skills while earning a chance to win a $250 gift card each month! 💻💸
Save these dates:
May 28 - Resume building strategies
June 17 - Mastering interview skills
July 15 - Effective Networking Techniques
⏰ At 5:30 - 6:30 PM Central Time
To qualify for the monthly prize:
✔️Complete a 7-day Quest & Affirmation streak in the REACH app
✔️Attend that month’s Power Hour session
📣Winners announced live during each session!
🔗 Register here: https://lu.ma/ocqhlv9b
04/15/2025
REACH Pathways is proud to share that we’ve closed a $1.99M investment round to scale our mission and expand access to college and career opportunities for under-resourced learners.
Backed by mission-driven investors, this milestone allows us to grow our AI-powered, gamified platform that connects students to personalized career pathways, scholarships, internships, and real-world opportunities. This is more than an investment, it’s a commitment to building equity and reimagining how talent is discovered and supported.
We’re excited to continue partnering with schools, employers, and organizations to shape a future where every learner can thrive!
Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gtR89nrg
04/04/2025
REACH Pathways is headed to THE AI SHOW @ ASU+GSV ✈️
We’re excited to share that Brooke McKean, Sasha Peña, and Jeffery Beckham Jr will be representing REACH at the ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, April 5–9!
Catch them on two powerful panels:
🔹 AI By Design: The Chicagoland Coalition’s Model for Student-Centered Innovation on April 5th, featuring insights from Sasha Peña, Jessica Paulsen, Lorne Rodriguez, Dr. Althea M. Hammond, Stephanie Cardella, and Vishodana Thamotharan.
🔹 From High School to Hired: How AI Supercharges Student Success on April 6 with leaders in education and innovation including Pam Schilling, MBA, DBA, Jeffery Beckham Jr, Shayne Evans and Dr. Tiffany Green.
Let’s connect and explore how AI can build better pathways for students.
REACH out at [email protected]
04/03/2025
We’re thrilled to share that Brooke McKean, REACH Pathways President & co-CEO, has been named one of the 2025 Leading Women in AI by ASU+GSV Summit!
As the AI Show team says, “The women recognized here don’t simply react to change and challenge. They revolutionize.”
Check out the full list of women honorees here: https://lnkd.in/gbdegMGn
03/31/2025
Empowering the next generation at the 2025 My CHI.My Future. Teen Bash! ✨
This past weekend, REACH Pathways had the incredible opportunity to connect with so many ambitious young students ready to take charge of their futures. From exploring career pathways to discovering new opportunities.
We’re proud to be part of a community that empowers youth with the tools and connections they need to succeed!
03/25/2025
REACH is on the move! ✈️ Jeffery Beckham Jr. Co-CEO of Reach Pathways, is representing us at Startup Mania in Miami!
Out of 250+ startups, we’ve been selected as a Top 64 Finalist, and we’re ready to make an impact.
03/11/2025
Exciting news! Our Co-CEO Jeffery Beckham Jr. sat down with Ross Mac on Financial Freestyle to share how REACH Pathways is using AI to provide personalized career guidance.
Don’t miss this conversation on innovation, impact, and the future of career readiness. Read more here:
How this nonprofit built an AI powered for-profit to jump-start students' careers
Listen and subscribe to Financial Freestyle on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your favorite podcasts. Whether you sit in a pro or anti-AI camp, it's hard to criticize the approach that this nonprofit is taking with the technology. On this week's episode of Financial Freestyl...
03/11/2025
Navigating college and career just got easier. Aniyah’s journey is proof that the right guidance makes all the difference! ✨
Start your journey at reachpathways.com
03/07/2025
REACH Pathways at SXSW EDU ✨
3 incredible days of learning, networking, and sharing how REACH is using AI to open doors for under-resourced students. Co-CEO Brooke McKean and Head of Product Kenneth Woodard took the stage to showcase how REACH is driving real impact!
02/10/2025
REACH Pathways was honored to present at City Year Chicago Senior Corps Member Day, providing an in-depth look at our platform, showcasing our mock interview tool, and sharing best practices for effective interviewing.
It was a privilege to connect with dedicated corps members, equipping them with valuable career readiness tools to support their next steps. Thank you to City Year for the opportunity to engage with such a motivated group of future leaders!
02/06/2025
REACH Pathways was proud to be part of the 2025 IMD Youth Opportunities Fair at City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College, where the Illinois Medical District Commission brought together students from across Chicago to explore summer programs and resources! We’re excited to continue supporting these young leaders as they take the next step in their futures.
02/06/2025
Turn Your Resume Into Cash 💵 Win $50 Every Week!
Looking to stand out in your career journey? REACH Pathways is making it easier and rewarding you along the way.
Here’s how to enter the Weekly $50 Level Up Your Resume Contest:
✔️ Follow on Instagram & tag a friend
✔️ Complete the “Build a Quality Resume” quest on reachpathways.com
✔️ Upload your updated resume + proof you follow us
🏆 Winners will be notified via email every Friday at 3:00 PM through March 28, 2025!
🔗 Sign up through this link: https://lnkd.in/g3C7Tksj