The Virginia L. Grant Foundation, Inc. d/b/a Stand for Youth, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, charitable, youth services organization serving middle, high school and opportunity youth. 

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Incorporated in 2007, we offer a holistically, integrated set of programming including Maker Ed/STEAM infused Academic Enrichment programs, Evidenced-Based Life Skills Training programs, Workforce Development Training programs in high-demand/low-supply industries, Student Advocacy Programs, and Community Empowerment programs via our One-Voice/One-Dream initiatives. Collectively, we refer to  these programs as From School to Life with wellness at the core.  

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We are proud members of The College Board, The Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, the Association for Career & Technical Education, the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals, and the After-School Association as well as several other professional organizations.  We are a Maryland State Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) Eligible Training Provider.  We offer industry-sponsored Pre-Apprenticeship Programs.

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