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Road to Hire

Where Hard Work Meets Opportunity

06/05/2026

"I am incredibly thankful to Road to Hire for the guidance, mentorship, and support they have given me throughout my journey. They created a space where I always felt welcomed, encouraged, and celebrated through every accomplishment and challenge. The path to getting my nursing degree was not easy, but knowing I had people who genuinely believed in me and were always willing to help made all the difference. I will always be grateful for everything Road to Hire has done for me.” - Andrea G.

When Andrea began her journey at Wingate University, she knew the road to becoming a nurse would require perseverance, dedication, and heart. Over the past several years, she has embraced every challenge and opportunity that came her way. Road to Hire has been proud to support her throughout that journey as she worked toward her goals both inside and outside the classroom.

Last month, she graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, earned her nursing pin, and completed a minor in Spanish. Now, she’s preparing for the next step toward her future as a Medical Surgical Telemetry Unit at Atrium Health.

06/02/2026

8 schools. More than 250 students. One unforgettable celebration of what's next 🎉

Commitment Day is about more than announcing a college, university, or military decision. It's about honoring the journey that got our participants here and celebrating each commitment with the energy, pride, and support it deserves!

Thank you to Red Ventures for hosting us and creating a space for this milestone, to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools for your continued partnership, and to the Equitable Foundation for helping expand opportunities for the next generation of leaders.

Congratulations, Class of 2026 💙 Your story is just getting started.

05/29/2026

"I had no idea what to expect. Now, years later, I'm graduating with a nursing degree, and Road to Hire has supported me through so much more than just my college journey." — Katie M.

Katie came to Road to Hire not knowing what the path ahead would look like. What she found was a community that stayed with her through the uncertainty, the hard semesters, and every milestone along the way.

She graduated from UNC Charlotte and has accepted a Registered Nurse position at Advocate Health.

Years in the making. Worth every step.

05/28/2026

On Wednesday, over 250 students walked into Red Ventures and committed to their future at Road to Hire's 5th Annual Commitment Day, a milestone in a journey that is only just beginning.

From eight different Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, each student declared their next step: college, university, or military service. That's not a small thing. That's years of partnership, hard work, and belief made visible in a single room.

We heard from student speakers Brian Maradiaga, Nate Dodson, Princess Borma, Kirklin Bingley, and Lucero Garcia Turrubiartez, who stopped the room with their honesty, resilience, and vision. We watched peers recognize one another not for grades but for the values they carry. We heard the Phillip O. Berry Marching Cardinals fill an arena with energy, setting the tone for everything that followed.

None of this happens without a village.

Thank you to our chaperones, teachers, and school staff who show up every single day. To our corporate partners, donors, city and county officials, and community members: your belief in young adults fuels this work. To the Equitable Foundation, your partnership has been instrumental in expanding access and developing the next generation of leaders. And to Ric Elias, founder of Road to Hire and CEO of Red Ventures, for taking the stage and pouring into our participants directly.

A special thank you to our CEO, Dr. Monique Perry-Graves, for leading this organization with the conviction that every hard-working young adult deserves an opportunity.

Congratulations to the Class of 2026. The road ahead is yours, and Road to Hire will be with you every step of the way.

05/27/2026

Road to Hire Alumni Leadership Council | Applications Now Open

We are excited to announce the launch of the inaugural Alumni Leadership Council (ALC), a new advisory body bringing alumni voice directly into the conversations shaping the future of Road to Hire.

The Alumni Leadership Council will bring together a select group of alumni to serve as strategic advisors to organizational leadership, contribute perspective on alumni experience and workforce trends, and help strengthen the Road to Hire community for years to come.

Applications are open now through June 12, 2026.

If you are a Road to Hire alum who is committed to the mission and ready to take on a meaningful leadership role, we encourage you to apply.

You can also nominate a fellow alum who would bring a valuable perspective to this group!

Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/3RnnDpF

05/26/2026

Last week, our CEO, Dr. Monique Perry-Graves, addressed Mecklenburg County leaders in support of a transformational investment in economic mobility across our community.

For the past 10 years, Road to Hire has worked alongside Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, colleges, employers, and community partners to create pathways from education to high-wage careers for Charlotte students.

Today, Road to Hire students are graduating, persisting, and launching careers above state and national benchmarks, with members of the Class of 2026 entering companies like Microsoft, Honeywell, Atrium Health, and Protiviti with starting salaries ranging from $79,000 to more than $100,000.

As Dr. Perry-Graves shared during her remarks, this is what partnership makes possible.

We are grateful to Mecklenburg County for its continued support, and proud to stand alongside the educators, employers, partners, and advocates working to expand opportunity for the next generation of leaders in Charlotte.

The future of economic mobility in our community depends on collaboration, and we believe the work ahead matters more than ever.

05/25/2026

"You guys are the fuel to our rockets, to our dreams. That's how I like to describe it." — Alvajoy A.

Alvajoy came to Road to Hire at a crossroads, unsure whether to chase his passion for computer science or take a more certain path.

Road to Hire met him at every step. Through mentorship, professional development, and financial support, he built the foundation to go all in. He graduated from UNC Charlotte with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, concentrating in AI, Robotics, and Gaming.

He is starting as a Software Engineer at Microsoft. Now he's showing the next generation what’s possible when hard work meets opportunity.

05/21/2026

"Thank you to Road to Hire for investing in me through mentorship, scholarship support, career development, and opportunities that helped prepare me for life beyond college. Your support has truly made a lasting impact on my journey." — S'Mya S.

She graduated this month with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and will be spending her summer as a Sports Marketing Intern at Truist through the Charlotte Sports Business Fellowship.

S'Mya spent four years at North Carolina A&T State University building something bigger than a degree. From community outreach to leadership roles to mentorship programs, she showed up for her campus and her community at every stage, all while developing the professional skills to carry her forward.

Road to Hire was part of that foundation. Through mentorship, scholarship support and career development opportunities along the way, she gained the tools and confidence to step into her next chapter ready.

The road ahead looks bright!

05/20/2026

Big week for these Road to Hire Alumni as they officially started their roles at Truist !

Please join us in congratulating:
✨ Amy Gutierrez
✨ Christine Chee
✨ Jane Lee
✨ Renee Massersmith

Through Road to Hire’s program, they have built technical skills, professional experience, and the confidence to step into opportunities like this, and we’re excited to see all they’ll continue to learn, contribute, and accomplish in this next chapter.

A special thank you to Katina Miller and Trenice Wade for welcoming and supporting our alumni as they begin this new chapter, and to our Corporate Relations team for helping build and strengthen partnerships that create opportunities like these for our talent.

05/18/2026

“Looking back on these past four years, I realize how much growth came from the people, organizations, and opportunities that pushed me outside of my comfort zone." - Brando G.

Brando came to UNC Charlotte as a first-generation student navigating a new environment with big goals and no roadmap. He didn't wait for opportunities to find him: he built them. From photographer to Vice President to Professional Development Director, he showed up for his community at every stage.

Road to Hire was part of that journey from the beginning. He organized events connecting students with alumni, visited high schools to speak about what it means to be first-gen, and brought Road to Hire's professional development programming directly to his peers on campus.

Last week, he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the Belk College of Business and will be starting a role as a Financial Services Consultant at TIAA.
The road ahead is wide open!

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Tuesday	8am - 6pm
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