What is Get Schooled?
Founded in 2010 through a strategic alliance between Viacom and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Get Schooled is dedicated to helping young individuals navigate the complexities of higher education and their initial career steps. The organization targets youth from low-income families, racial minorities, and first-generation college students, offering a unique combination of research-backed resources, personalized guidance, and recognition for progress. With a proven track record of positively impacting the educational trajectories of over one million young people, Get Schooled operates on core values that guide its youth-first, data-secure approach.
How much funding has Get Schooled raised?
Get Schooled has raised a total of $150K across 1 funding round:
Debt
$150K
Debt (2020): $150K with participation from PPP
What's next for Get Schooled?
The recent strategic investment signifies a pivotal moment for Get Schooled, positioning it for enhanced scalability and impact. As a mature organization operating within the large-scale late-stage funding environment, this backing will likely fuel the expansion of its digital platforms and outreach programs. Future initiatives may focus on deepening institutional partnerships and further refining its personalized support systems to address the evolving needs of the students it serves, solidifying its role as a critical resource in educational equity.
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