Why we are investing in Dallas students through mentorship
Dallas leads the nation as one of the top cities for job growth.
But, our Dallas students from low-income households are unable to compete for living wage jobs because they lack a college degree.
65%
Percentage of living wage jobs in Dallas that require an education beyond high school.
37%
Percentage of adults in Dallas County that have a two- or four-year degree.
Only 10% of 8th grade students from low-income families in Dallas County earned a two- or four-year degree within 6 years following their high school graduation
Source: Commit – 2018 Impact Report
Our Students
Our students are motivated. Our mentors help them see their potential and realize their dreams.
2024-2025 Impact
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107 high school students served through Next Gen
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4 partner programs - Adamson H.S., CityLab H.S., Molina H.S., and Sunset H.S.
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79 percent retention rate for Next Gen students from FY2024 to FY2025
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100 percent on-time graduation for Next Gen students
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78 percent postsecondary enrollment rate among Next Gen seniors
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22 postsecondary students served through Edge
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93 percent retention rate for Edge students from the 2023-2024 school year to 2024-2025 school year
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90 percent persistence rate for Edge students for fall 2025​
Since 2014, we have been creating life long-connections through mentoring, so our students are college and career ready.