About Us
The Academy Group is a unique social enterprise that leverages earned revenue from financial investments to create world-class opportunities for young people from the nation’s most resilient communities. Our programming affords students the exposure, access and acumen they will need ascend to the highest levels of leadership in business and society.
Fueled by the belief that talent is ubiquitous, the Academy Group unlocks opportunity for young people from the nation’s most resilient communities to realize their full potential as economic, educational and social change agents.
Our Model
Social Investments
We invest in a diverse portfolio of commercial companies that share our vision and values and use the earned revenues to reinvest in young people. Our partner companies provide paid internships to our students in high school and college and help us fulfill our guarantee of employment to all students who complete our program and graduate from college.
Experiential learning
Through rigorous, hands-on exploration of economics, entrepreneurship, design thinking, technology and justice, young people acquire the skill-sets and mindsets required to lead, own and operate businesses and create wealth for their families and communities.
Create wealth
We set students up for long-term success by helping close the wealth gap. For example, starting in fourth grade, each student earns approximately $2,000 a year toward a personal college fund. These funds, which can total more than 20K, are distributed to Academy students to support them through college.
We’re intentional about serving a diverse cadre of young people. A majority (95%) identify as Black and Latinx, and we’re proud to be creating pathways for students who need it most.
OUR TEAM
The Academy Group was established by respected educators Shayne Evans and Timothy Knowles and is supported by a world-class team of educators, mentors and staff.
Meet the team charged with bringing to the fore a new generation of leaders and innovators.
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