About Onegoal
OneGoal is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to providing equitable opportunities for young people to achieve their postsecondary aspirations. The company was founded in 2007 with the aim of bridging the gap between high school and college graduation rates, particularly among low-income students.
The organization's mission is to ensure that every student has access to quality education and support systems that will enable them to succeed in college and beyond. OneGoal believes that every student has the potential for success, regardless of their background or circumstances.
OneGoal operates through a unique model that involves partnering with schools and training teachers as program directors. These program directors work closely with students throughout their high school years, providing them with personalized coaching, academic support, and guidance on college applications.
The program focuses on three core areas: academic skills development, social-emotional learning, and postsecondary planning. Through this approach, OneGoal aims to equip students with the tools they need not only to succeed academically but also to navigate life's challenges successfully.
One of the key strengths of OneGoal's model is its focus on building strong relationships between program directors and students. This approach allows for personalized coaching tailored specifically to each student's needs while also fostering a sense of community among participants.
Since its inception in 2007, OneGoal has served over 14,000 students across six states in the United States. The organization has achieved impressive results: 86% of OneGoal Fellows have enrolled in college compared to just 50% nationally; furthermore; more than half have graduated from college within six years compared with just one-third nationally.
In addition to its direct work with students through its flagship program model called "One Goal Fellows," Onegoal also works at a systemic level by advocating for policies aimed at improving educational equity across America.
Overall Onegoal’s impact can be seen as an investment into our future generations by ensuring they are equipped not only academically but socially too so they can thrive beyond high school into higher education or career paths which will ultimately lead them towards achieving their greatest aspirations!