We believe every young person deserves a fulfilling career
Our mission is to accelerate students into purpose-filled lives that lead to economic freedom.
Prelude offers work-based learning experiences that empower students to identify and reach their most ambitious goals.
Supporting the next generation, together
We serve more than 80 student interns at partner companies across five cities.
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Newark, NJ
Employer: Audible
Science Park High School,
Newark Public SchoolsWashington Park High School,
North Star AcademyKIPP Newark Collegiate Academy,
KIPP NJ -
Camden, NJ
Employer: NFI Industries
Camden Prep High School,
Uncommon Schools -
Charlotte, NC
Employer: Wells Fargo
Central Piedmont Early College High School,
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools -
Cambridge, MA
Employer: Audible
Cambridge Rindge and Latin School,
Cambridge Public School District -
Los Angeles, CA
Employer: Audible
Culver City High School,
Culver City Unified School District
Navigating the “hidden curriculum” of the workplace
Interested in our work on economic mobility and work-based learning?
Young people from lower-income backgrounds face financial pressure to enter the workforce but do not have the connections and experience to thrive in upwardly mobile jobs. We believe all students should leave high school equipped to build relationships, solve complex problems, and advocate for themselves.
Prelude was founded to open doors so students can succeed in college, careers, and beyond. We’ve seen that individuals who get hands-on guidance and on-the-job experience are better equipped to pursue postsecondary education, secure meaningful jobs, and achieve economic freedom.
Further Reading
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Social Capital Atlas, Opportunity Insights
Social Capital I: Measurement and Associations with Economic Mobility, Raj Chetty, et. al
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Center for Research on College Workforce Transitions, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Jobs for the Future: Center for Apprenticeship & Work-Based Learning
Making Work-Based Learning Work, Charlotte Cahill
Prelude is led by a committed group of education professionals passionate about student success.
Our partners are paving the way for young professionals
Prelude’s work is made possible by the dedication and commitment of our high school, employer, and program partners, as well as the generosity of our philanthropic supporters.