Roots & Routes: Connecting Students to What’s Possible This summer, our Emerging Fellows took an important step toward their futures through Roots & Routes, the capstone experience of our YouthWORK Summer Program.

Presented in partnership with the @@cityofatlantaga Summer Youth Enrichment Program (SYEP), the experience culminated at @accenture, where Fellows had the opportunity to showcase all they had learned. Students put their networking skills into action, connected with professionals and mentors, and heard firsthand how today’s leaders navigated their own career journeys. The experience reinforced something at the heart of Raising Expectations: relationships can open doors, expand networks, and help young people see what is possible for their own futures. We’re excited to celebrate this year’s Roots & Routes winners: Cambron Teyonna Kirstyn Jameel A special thank you to Accenture for opening its doors to our students and to the volunteers, mentors, and professionals from companies including @cocacola @bankofamerica @accenture @unitedwayatlanta @cfgreateratlanta and @georgiatech who showed up for them. By sharing your time, experiences, and networks, you helped our young people build confidence, make meaningful connections, and see new possibilities for what comes next.