Four teachers — professional women who are passionate about transforming people's lives — formed PHASE 4 Learning Center, a nonprofit alternative education program that provides academic, social and behavioral learning to at-risk youth. In September 2003, Bridgeway Capital helped PHASE 4 open the doors to its first facility with six students from one school district. Demand quickly heightened, so PHASE 4 sought additional assistance from Bridgeway Capital to open two new leased facilities. Today, PHASE 4 has hired 30 employees and operates out of three locations. More than 400 students from 45 school districts participate in the programs. - In 2006, 121 students gradutated — students who may not have finished their education otherwise.
- Sixty percent of graduates planned to enter post-seconddary education.
- Since opening, nearly 100 percent of each senior class has graduated.
"These students are really special," said Terrie Suica-Reed, President and CEO of PHASE 4. "Through our education programs, we hope to see them face the 21st century with skills and confidence that they can succeed." |
