From Classroom to Career,

every step of the way.

Avenue Scholars works with young people at a pivotal moment in life – the end of high school and the beginning of everything else. Through one-on-one coaching and comprehensive support, we ensure Scholars leave our program with not just a job, but a stable, fulfilling career.

Our program model

We guide Scholars through every phase of the journey

Phase 1

High School

Our Career Coaches, embedded in the schools, work with Scholars during their last two years of high school, helping them build a strong foundation for their future.

Phase 2

Career Training

Scholars pursue associate degrees, technical
certifications, and hands-on training in high-wage, high-demand fields — with individualized coaching at every turn.

Phase 3

Career Entry

The journey doesn’t end with a first job. We work with Scholars for up to six months after they land their first job, providing support while they find their place in the workforce.

What is Avenue Scholars?

A guarantee, not just a hope

We all face challenges at the start of our careers. We make sure our Scholars never have to face them alone. 


We equip them with the skills, training, and resources to meet the professional world with confidence. Our goal? Guide them to in-demand careers that offer a high wage and benefits.

They don’t open the door for you, but they put the door in front of you, and they teach you how to open it.

Daejon Carson

Avenue Scholars Alum

Our Impact, by the Numbers
Scholars enrolled
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High school graduation rate (since 2015)
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Area businesses employing Scholars (September 2025)
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Certificates/Associate Degrees earned (since 2018)
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Alumni (since 2018)
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Who are you here for?

Find your place in the Avenue Scholars community

I'm a student or family

Learn how Avenue Scholars supports your path from high school into a career — with coaching, education, and real opportunity.

I'm a business or employer

Connect with motivated, supported Scholars ready to engage with your business through career exploration programming, internships, and employment opportunities.

I want to donate or give

Your support directly funds coaching, education, and the relationships that make a sustainable career possible for Scholars.

I'm an educator or partner org

Learn how we partner with Omaha school districts and post-secondary institutions to provide education and career training for Scholars.

Every Scholar deserves
a guaranteed future.

Your donation funds the Coaches, connections, and continuity that make it real.

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