Transforming Communities through Education to Eliminate Poverty
Elevate Communities, Change Lives
Entrepreneurial Ventures in Education (EVE) is dedicated to using the transformative power of education to change lives and uplift communities.
Our Methodology
EVE invests strategically in education and skills development, from K-12 to adult learning, with the ultimate goal of empowering individuals to overcome economic challenges and build sustainable livelihoods. We equip individuals with the essential tools to succeed and thrive.
HOW WE WORK
We Transform Communities, We Enhance Lives
Our Mission:
Entrepreneurial Ventures in Education seeks to leverage the transformative power of education to uplift communities, paving the way for a brighter future free from economic hardship.
Our Vision:
We aim to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty and address historical inequities by empowering communities to achieve prosperity through the transformative power of education.
Our Programs
Serving
More than 10,000 scholars
Transformative
Leader in education
Phalen Leadership Academies
Phalen Leadership Academies is a nonprofit school management organization with over 22 schools across multiple states.
Emerging as one of the most diverse and impactful leaders in school transformation, we work to create high-quality schools, better learning experiences, and a culture of accountability that supports student achievement.
EVE Support Services partners with schools and school districts to provide expert support services that enhance educational outcomes, streamline operations, and foster student success.
We believe in a client-centric approach, tailoring our services to meet the unique needs and objectives of each organization. Our seasoned staff work closely with clients to understand their challenges, develop strategic roadmaps, and execute effective solutions.
Services include:
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Compliance
- Legal
- Special Education and much more!
Outcome-Driven
Results
Experienced
Professionals
Experiential Learning
Hands-on experiences for scholars
Scientifically Proven
Academic instruction that closes the achievement gaps for children
Summer Advantage USA
Summer learning loss is responsible for declines in academic development among all children.
Summer Advantage is a scientifically proven program that addresses summer learning loss and raises student academics through rigorous, research-based instruction in the morning and a wide variety of hands-on enrichment classes in the afternoon.
Skilled US is a tuition-free workforce development program tailored to assist adults, 17 and older, in securing industry-recognized credentials that lead to good paying jobs in high-demand fields. We provide life and soft skills development, 1:1 mentoring, and wraparound services for up to a year after graduation to ensure success.
Our aim is to lift students up through skilled training to increase their earning potential.
Change Your Life
Reach your fullest potential
Tuition-Free
For all participants
Our Promise
EVE holds firm in the belief that lasting change is possible and can greatly improve the well-being of communities. Our collective efforts are dedicated to realizing a future where every individual, family, and community can thrive, prosper, and make a positive impact on society and the world.
Over 50,000 Families Impacted
22 Communities Across the Country
100% of Our Communities are in Underserved Neighborhoods
93% Families are Living Below the Poverty Level
Our Facts
State Assessment in ELA Increase in Score
A school increased their proficiency in school year 23-24 with a 9.9% increase in ELA and a 4.5% increase in math on the state accountability assessment
Math Scores Increased
On the state assessment, PLA’s schools outperformed the state in the percentage of students showing normal or above normal growth for math and ELA
PLA Network Doubled Proficiency Gains in Math
Since the dip in proficiency due to COVID during the 2020-2021 SY, as a network, PLA has doubled proficiency gains in math
Summer Learning Gains
While most students lose two months of reading, writing, and math skills during the summer, our scholars gain two months of skills
Prevent Summer Learning Loss
The program has run for nearly three decades and focuses on addressing summer learning loss – increasing scholar success
Positive Feedback from Families
Surveys show that 90% of our families gave outstanding reviews for the curriculum, the exciting hands-on experiences, and the field trips offered by Summer Advantage
Increased Earning Potential
According to Mathematica, 83% of our scholars complete our program and the average graduate increases their earnings by $11,500 per year
Alignment with Industry Needs
Skilled US addresses current and future workforce demands – this helps participants acquire skills and knowledge that are applicable to real-world jobs
Life Changing for Families
Statistics show that families with at least one parent with a certification or degree beyond a high school diploma or GED make on average at least 25-50 % more than those without
