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Let us help you achieve your personal and professional goals through our tuition free career development program, all in the context of a supportive community.

09/22/2026

Four core values that drive what we do: Deep Empathy, Radical Generosity, Relentless Learning, and Significant Relationships.

We want these values to be more than words on a page but truly values that guide us as we engage with Leaders, community partners, and each other!

It’s how we operate and show up for everyone who walks through our door.

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09/17/2026

“Move from generational poverty to generational wealth.”

When people come to us from generational poverty, we see the same pattern: they get connected to practical resources. Then education. Then a job.

And then they stall.

They’re making money, but they’re not building wealth. They’re still one unexpected bill away from crisis. It’s exhausting, and it’s not their fault. The systems around them were built to get them a job, not to get them to equity.

There are two kinds of people working on this mountain. Nichers solve one problem really well, for as many people as possible.We need them!

But we’re something different. We’re Navigators. We don’t specialize in one problem. We commit to a person and walk with them through every barrier that comes, all the way up.

It’s more than a job. It’s a future.

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09/10/2026

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Advance Louisville provides career opportunities for those facing poverty in our city.

Let’s make this a better city: one Leader, one family at a time.

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09/08/2026

Housing. Food. Healthcare. Childcare. Transportation.

Every family needs all five just to stay standing. And without stable income, one thing falling through can send the rest tumbling too.

That’s why we exist. Advance Louisville equips Leaders with the training and support to build a career that actually meets these needs, not just survive month to month, but move forward.

Stable income doesn’t just pay bills. It changes what’s possible for a family.

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09/04/2026

Save the Date: September 10

Give for Good is coming, and we would love your support.

Give for Good is Kentuckiana’s largest online giving day, hosted by Community Foundation of Louisville. It’s one day where thousands of people across the region come together to invest in the organizations doing good work right here at home.

This year, Advance Louisville is participating,and every gift made through the Give for Good portal on September 10 goes directly toward moving Louisville families from generational poverty to generational wealth through career and community development.

The best part? Your gift can go further than you think. Swipe to see the prizes and bonus opportunities available throughout the day… including a $1,000 bonus for the first donation of the day and more.

Mark your calendar. Tell a friend. And get ready to give.

👉 DM for more details.

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09/02/2026

Pecha Kucha: a concise storytelling presentation.

On the last day of Professional Development, our Leaders each present a short PechaKucha using a slide deck they created. It’s a culmination of everything they’ve worked on: public speaking, concise communication, professional dress, and owning their story.

Cohort 2 brought their full personalities to it. Half shared topics they’re passionate about. One Leader even presented on spearfishing! The other half drew from their own personal experiences and journeys.

Watching them stand up there with confidence after four weeks of growth? That’s what this program is all about.

Swipe to see these Leaders in action.

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08/27/2026

And just like that, Cohort 2 has completed Phase 1: Professional Development!

Four weeks. Showing up. Growing. Building community.

These Leaders kept coming even when life threw difficulties their way, and they are stronger because of it.

Half of the crew started phlebotomy training this month and the other half will start CNA training in September.

Drop a shoutout in the comments to encourage these Leaders as they step into Phase 2! 👇

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08/21/2026

We are in the final stretch!

Week 3 was full for Cohort 2:
→ Emotional intelligence and why that matters in the workplace
→ Personality assessment to build self-awareness and put language to how we think
→ Interview skills practice
→ Continued resume and cover letter editing
→ Shopping for interview outfits

The week ended with some shopping for interview outfits. Our Leaders are almost ready to take the next step and we’re excited!

One more week of professional development before skills training. Let’s go!

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08/19/2026

Remember Cohort 1? They’ve completed their CNA training, started taking their certification exams and are applying for jobs.

One Leader saw her dream job posted and realized it required an additional certification she didn’t have yet. So she used her weekly stipend to pay for it herself and make herself eligible.

She is a problem solver and she figured it out!

This is the part of the journey that doesn’t always make the highlight reel. It takes perseverance to keep going between training and the first paycheck. But these Leaders aren’t giving up.

We love rooting for this crew!

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08/10/2026

Week One was full of first steps for our Leaders:
1. Start a new program
2. Begin writing their resume
3. Site visit for CNA training
4. Apply for their Skills Development track

Sometimes getting started is the hardest part! Those first steps can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re doing something you’ve never done before.

But that’s why community matters. When you’re surrounded by people taking the same steps, the hard things become possible.

Here’s to Week Two and taking more first steps towards a future these Leaders have dreamed about!

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Louisville, KY
MAJOR: 402XX, MINOR: 400XX, 401XX

Website

http://advancelouisville.org/

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