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SpeakHire Support, Prepare & Empower
all kind to get Hired.
SpeakHire Support, Prepare & Empower
all kind to get Hired.
SpeakHire Support, Prepare & Empower
all kind to get Hired.
SpeakHire Support, Prepare & Empower
all kind to get Hired.
We develop the social and cultural capital of individuals, primarily, serving those from underserved communities, to help them become leaders in the workforce.
We develop the social and cultural capital of individuals, primarily, serving those from underserved communities, to help them become leaders in the workforce.
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Our theory of change
Our theory of change
Our theory of change
Increase the quantity and quality of relationships.
Increase the quantity and quality of relationships.
Increase the quantity and quality of relationships.
Career guidance and support through innovative social capital and network development expands the circle of opportunities for individuals and forms the critical connections they need to make realizing those opportunities tangible.
Career guidance and support through innovative social capital and network development expands the circle of opportunities for individuals and forms the critical connections they need to make realizing those opportunities tangible.
Career guidance and support through innovative social capital and network development expands the circle of opportunities for individuals and forms the critical connections they need to make realizing those opportunities tangible.
85%
85%
85%
of first jobs and internships are found through network connections
of first jobs and internships are found through network connections
of first jobs and internships are found through network connections
45%
45%
45%
of those are found through family network connections
of those are found through family network connections
of those are found through family network connections
1:250
1:250
1:250
is the recommended counselor to student ratio for secondary schools
is the recommended counselor to student ratio for secondary schools
is the recommended counselor to student ratio for secondary schools
1:600
1:600
1:600
is the average counselor to student ratio across the United States
is the average counselor to student ratio across the United States
is the average counselor to student ratio across the United States
Three promises in one word.
Three promises in one word.
Three promises in one word.
Three promises in one word.
SPEAK stands for Support, Prepare, Empower All Kind.
SPEAK stands for Support, Prepare, Empower All Kind.
S
Support
We pool community resources, grow our collective impact, and stimulate development from within the community itself.
We pool community resources, grow our collective impact, and stimulate development from within the community itself.
P
Prepare
We build programs that empower individuals to identify and confidently pursue the opportunities in front of them.
We build programs that empower individuals to identify and confidently pursue the opportunities in front of them.
E
Empower
We inspire a network of professionals to open dialogue with the key people who guide and hire emerging talent.
We inspire a network of professionals to open dialogue with the key people who guide and hire emerging talent.
AK
All Kind
Because we believe everyone should have the opportunity to pursue career success and well-being. We support finding their circle of success.
Because we believe everyone should have the opportunity to pursue career success and well-being. We support finding their circle of success.
Developing Tomorrow’s Leaders
over the years
Developing Tomorrow’s Leaders
over the years
Developing Tomorrow’s Leaders
over the years
Developing Tomorrow’s Leaders
over the years
SPEAK has always been about getting our future leaders hired; not just mentored. So we said it out loud. We SPEAK higher for them, and propel them toward the colleges, internships, and first jobs that match their potential.
SPEAK has always been about getting our future leaders hired; not just mentored. So we said it out loud. We SPEAK higher for them, and propel them toward the colleges, internships, and first jobs that match their potential.
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Stability And Infrastructure
This year we are focus on fundraising to ensure organizational stability and develop infrastructure so SpeakHire can grow without overextending staff or programs.
SpeakHire is in the process of achieving significant growth across key operational areas.
The organization is building stronger governance, established clearer messaging, and gained greater philanthropic momentum. Additionally, it developed a functional hub dedicated to supporting its core programs and evaluation efforts.
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Stability And Infrastructure
This year we are focus on fundraising to ensure organizational stability and develop infrastructure so SpeakHire can grow without overextending staff or programs.
SpeakHire is in the process of achieving significant growth across key operational areas.
The organization is building stronger governance, established clearer messaging, and gained greater philanthropic momentum. Additionally, it developed a functional hub dedicated to supporting its core programs and evaluation efforts.
2024-2025
Infrastructure Building And SpeakHire Hub Development
2024-2025
Infrastructure Building And SpeakHire Hub Development
2023
Brand Modernization And Social Capital Emphasis
2023
Brand Modernization And Social Capital Emphasis
2019 - 2022
Partnership Growth And Program Expansion
2019 - 2022
Partnership Growth And Program Expansion
2017 - 2018
Theory Of Change
2017 - 2018
Theory Of Change
2015 – 2017
The Foundation
2015 – 2017
The Foundation
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The visionaries behind SpeakHire
The visionaries behind SpeakHire
The visionaries behind SpeakHire
The visionaries behind SpeakHire
Board of Directors
Advisory Board
Alumni Board
Board of Directors
Advisory Board
Alumni Board
Hetal Jani
Founder & Executive Director
Hetal Jani
Founder & Executive Director
Dr. Abby Lovett Uddin
Dr. Abby Lovett Uddin
Gary Blinth
Gary Blinth
Divya Padgoankar
Divya Padgoankar
Kiran Jani
Kiran Jani
Hetal Jani
Founder & Executive Director
Dr. Abby Lovett Uddin
Gary Blinth
Divya Padgoankar
Kiran Jani
When I was younger, I thought I was going to grow up to be a doctor. But, when I got into high school, I realized I was no longer sure of my path since I enjoyed a variety of subjects.
My calling is to enable people to learn how to access and activate knowledge, identify opportunities, and develop skills and connections to pursue those opportunities. This is why I started SPEAKHIRE. I discovered my path was to empower others to find theirs.
Hetal Jani
Founder & Executive Director
When I was younger, I thought I was going to grow up to be a doctor. But, when I got into high school, I realized I was no longer sure of my path since I enjoyed a variety of subjects.
My calling is to enable people to learn how to access and activate knowledge, identify opportunities, and develop skills and connections to pursue those opportunities. This is why I started SPEAKHIRE. I discovered my path was to empower others to find theirs.
Hetal Jani
Founder & Executive Director
When I was younger, I thought I was going to grow up to be a doctor. But, when I got into high school, I realized I was no longer sure of my path since I enjoyed a variety of subjects.
My calling is to enable people to learn how to access and activate knowledge, identify opportunities, and develop skills and connections to pursue those opportunities. This is why I started SPEAKHIRE. I discovered my path was to empower others to find theirs.
Hetal Jani
Founder & Executive Director
Our Values
Our Values
Our Values
Our Values
Our values are the heartbeat of everything we do. Dive into the core principles that drive our innovation, shape our culture, and propel our community toward their true potential.
Our values are the heartbeat of everything we do. Dive into the core principles that drive our innovation, shape our culture, and propel our community toward their true potential.
Passionate
Passionate
Innovation
Innovation
Collaboration
Collaboration
Result Driven
Result Driven
Flexible
Flexible
Team not Family
Team not Family
Cooperative
Cooperative
Ask Questions
Ask Questions
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SpeakHire is a 501c3 organization. EIN 47-4132773
SpeakHire is a 501c3 organization. EIN 47-4132773
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