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2024-2025 Impact Report
Empowering the Next Generation of Trailblazers
Each year, 5th Year helps young adults turn uncertainty into opportunity. Our impact report highlights how students across Northwest Ohio are discovering their passions, developing career-ready skills, and building the confidence to lead independent, purpose-driven lives. Explore the data and stories that show how your support makes futures brighter.
Measurable Impact.
Trusted Results.
Behind every data point is a story of growth—and we’ve partnered with an expert to tell it accurately. Dr. Carolyn Brown-Kramer, PhD, an independent consultant with Bluestone Consulting, conducted a thorough evaluation of 5th Year’s outcomes. With over 20 years of experience analyzing workforce and education programs, Dr. Brown-Kramer’s independent review ensures that our impact is more than anecdotal—it’s measurable, meaningful, and backed by evidence.
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100%
Of 5th Year Trailblazers stated their internships were valuable in determining their next steps
88%
Believe that 5th Year improved their ability to launch a successful, independent life
83%
Feel confident in creating and maintaining a personal financial budget
50%
Of 5th Year graduates are going to college
46%
Of 5th Year graduates are entering the workforce