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Summer Searchers fly through NO CEILINGS.
For BIPOC and first-generation individuals, systemic barriers block access to high-quality education, mentoring & networks, and paths to economic equity.
Summer Searchers are earning degrees, excelling in the real world, and facing-down generations of willful obstruction.
It’s a mindset. It’s a journey. It’s our intent.
NO CEILINGS.
From Campaign to Call to Action.
Through NO CEILINGS, our community has moved with intent, supporting our young people with the substantial financial support required to affect positive change from an entrenched system.
In 2023, we surpassed our three-year, $75 million goal by raising more than $100 million with our incredible community of contributors; the impact is felt today and will reverberate tomorrow.
March 7, 2024
[WATCH] #BehindTheData: How Summer Searchers Are Thriving
“Summer Searchers that stay with us are earning degrees, getting jobs, and finding their purpose in life.”
In 2023, of our 3,685 high school and post-secondary Summer Searchers:
96% are BIPOC;
90% entered our program qualifying for Free or Reduced Lunch ($29K median income);
86% are or will be First Generation college students.
Whoever you are, you have something to contribute.
Become a Summer Searcher
Since 1990, more than 9,000 students and alumni have partnered with Summer Search to help build the skills needed to succeed in the real world.
- Mentoring
- Experiential Learning
- Legit CONNECTs for life after high school
Want to learn more?
knock out a few questions and we’ll be in touch
Next Up: Join Our Team
Work at Summer Search
Our people are driven by a passion for creating equity and supporting young people to thrive in education, work, and life.
We pride ourselves on authentic relationships and close-knit teams and strive to foster a work culture that is centered around well-being, learning, and personal and professional growth.
Next Up: Partner With Us
Partner With Summer Search
Our partners make Summer Search possible. Whether financially or through donation of services or goods, that support allows us to provide each Summer Searcher with empowering opportunities to find their way in the world. We partner with:
- Individuals
- High School & Community Partners
- Summer Experience Partners
- Corporate Partnerships
- Foundations
- CONNECT Partners
Next Up: Volunteer
Volunteer With Summer Search
Are you interested in becoming a board member, career coach, or volunteer?
Send an email to readyfly@summersearch.org with your name, location, and your answer to “Why Summer Search?”
Next Up: Learn
Explore Our Stories, Voices, & Perspectives
Fly over to The Remex or connect via social to learn about the things that matter to Summer Searchers, our people, and our communities.
Next Up: CONNECT
Summer Search CONNECT is the Platform
This is Summer Search’s own, exclusive online space for our community: Summer Search CONNECT supports young people in their journey of purpose, career readiness, and financial well-being.
For Summer Searchers: Join today and start CONNECTing with peers and mentors, finding career coaches, joining groups, and more.
For Partners & Organizations: Leverage CONNECT to recruit and engage with thousands of talented Summer Searchers. Contact Leslie Eichler to learn about partnership opportunities.
Next Up: Apply
#ThatsWhy
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"Why summer search? Because here you can make friends that'll be with you for life."
— Kenyon, Bay Area Staff
"To this day, I wear a bracelet on my wrist which I earned from my trip. It’s a reminder that leadership is about service—a lesson I learned through my Summer Search journey."
— Jamal, NYC Alum
"There's something so wonderful about the Summer Search community where, aside from challenging you to grow, you are just always welcomed with open arms, and feel right at home."
— Dariela, NYC Alumna & Staff Alumna
"I have witnessed how transformational [Summer Search] is for young people. I saw students that were struggling to find their place become leaders in and outside of school. I have watched former Summer Searchers become adults that are making a difference in their communities!"
— Jennifer, College & Career Readiness Specialist, Foster High School
"if you're looking for a community that truly got your back and wants you to be you as you are, come on over to Summer Search."
— Michael, Seattle Staff
"You should join Summer Search because there's nothing more powerful than having a group of people believe in you, sometimes, even more than you believe in yourself."
— Nick, National Staff
"Because you can go abroad for free. Get an amazing advisor who's always there to help you, and many more benefits."
— Ngoc, Bay Area Summer Searcher
"Summer Search has given me the courage to do anything that I put my mind up to it"
— Jana, NYC Summer Searcher
"Because Summer Search won't only help you search for your purpose, but will help you achieve your dreams and your goals."
— Diana, NYC Summer Searcher
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