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About SPEAKHIRE : Building Leaders

SPEAK stands for Support Prepare Empower All Kind

SPEAKHIRE develop social and cultural capital of individuals, primarily serving those from immigrant families, to become a leader in the workforce.

Our objective is to

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Support

by pooling community resources, increasing impact and stimulating community development from within

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Prepare

by creating and promoting projects and programs that empower individuals from immigrant families to identify and pursue opportunities

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Empower

by creating and inspiring a network of professionals to facilitate dialogue with key players who guide individuals

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SPEAKHIRE Ecosystem

We bring together community resources, a network of professionals to facilitate and empower individuals from immigrant families.

SPEAKHIRE Ecosystem

Theory of Change

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.

Opportunity for Change

>70%

jobs are identified primarily through network connections.

45%

of those network connections are family connections (immigrant families don't have as strong connections)

>50%

of all first jobs are received through internships people hold -- but, our population of individuals do not hold these internships.

85%

of internships are identified through network connections

1:600

is the average school counselor to student ratio reach, especially in high needs schools, when the recommended is 1:250

1:250

counselor to student ratio results in an 18 point increase on each SAT section and lower ratios result in first-gen college going students applying to and accepted into more target colleges than continuing-gen peers in higher ratio schools

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Your support helps individuals from immigrant families build the confidence.

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Meet the visionaries behind SPEAKHIRE

Dedicated to empowering immigrant leaders, our passionate team works together to transform lives and build stronger communities.

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Latest news

Stay informed with the latest stories, achievements, and updates from SPEAKHIRE. Explore how we’re empowering immigrant leaders, celebrating successes, and making an impact in communities nationwide.

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#SpeakingMyName campaign to raise awareness about importance of name

Jani (whose name is pronounced Heh-thul Jah-nee) experienced first-hand how often times people wouldn’t even try to say her name properly from an early age.

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Founder, Hetal Jani, Interviews with SOAR Community Network

SCN Change Agent Interview Series - Meet Hetal Jani

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How One Second-Generation American Is Empowering Immigrant Girls Around the Country

There are 19.6 million immigrant children in the United States, yet only about 2 million of current college enrollees are first- or second-generation immigrants. There are many reasons for the discrepancy but one that doesn’t get enough attention is the role that culture plays in getting an education past high school. This is something that Hetal Jani has personal experience with—in fact, it’s the reason she started SPEAK, a non-profit organization that helps girls who are immigrants or children of immigrants navigate the gap between high school and college and career.

Through our activities, individuals:

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    develop a network of culturally responsive peers and champions
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    gain internship experience and learn career and leadership skills
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    get a head start on the college and career process
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    develop social-emotional skills and improve academic performance
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    possess more self-agency
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    help uplift communities
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Donate today to Change a Life Forever

Your support helps individuals from immigrant families build the confidence, skills, and networks they need to thrive in the workforce. Every contribution counts.