Dream it.
See it.
Be it.
Career and academic planning for the middle grades.
We can’t talk about career readiness in Boston without talking about middle school.
In Boston, the high school choice process plays a significant role in determining a student’s access to college and career pathways. Yet, there is little infrastructure in place to help middle-grade students and families navigate this transition. As a result, students are often unaware of the options available to them. One Bead fills this gap by working alongside educators to provide students with opportunities for career and academic planning during the school day.
Nearly 70% of our students said they want to dedicate more time in school to career exploration.
Young people know what they need. Our job is to deliver. Help us reach ever middle grade student in Boston by 2030.
Our model is unique.
We invite local professionals into classrooms to talk about their careers—but this isn’t your typical corporate volunteer model. Each speaker receives a small stipend for their time, allowing us to be intentional about the people and career paths our students are exposed to. We work closely with educators to identify speakers who will make our students feel seen and heard. Our network includes over 200 professionals, many of whom are BPS graduates themselves, representing a variety of industries. By showing students that there are multiple pathways to success, we empower youth to realize their full potential in school and beyond.
In case you missed it–One Bead in the news.
“Donating to One Bead is one of the best investments we make in the community.”
Dahiana Duarte Pena, Eastern Bank Employee & Former One Bead Board Chair
“I really enjoy having leaders come in because students learn more and engage more. I also learn more about my students during the Q&As.”
Heidi Achour, Boston Public School Teacher
“One Bead helped my daughter to feel confident in herself. It also helped her to have a vision of the future and to want to be a community leader.”
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