Search Institute has joined with other national leaders in government, business, education, and youth and community development to challenge and support community leaders to work together to ensure that all young people are ready for college, work, and life by age 21.
Powerful solutions for passionate leaders
The Ready by 21 National Partnership (“Rb21”) provides tools, resources, guidance, and national influence to tackle major obstacles that limit the success of community initiatives, and equips community leaders to lay the groundwork for changing the conditions that change lives. It offers many advantages:
- Tools and guidance for big-picture planning
- Cutting-edge resources for developing indicators and gathering data
- Tools, surveys, coaching, and other development opportunities
- National advocacy to engage local affiliates and other stakeholders
Go to the Ready by 21 Web site to explore Rb21 tools and trainings
What does Ready by 21 offer to asset-building community initiatives and organizations?
Rb21 offers the support and resources that local initiatives and organizations need to implement effective programs:
- Opportunities to refresh and renew local efforts
- Data collection and monitoring, including Search Institute surveys
- Potential new allies for asset-building efforts through national partners
See how Ready by 21 has made a difference in communities
Search Institute’s role in Ready by 21
As one of the mobilization partners of Ready by 21, Search Institute supports the program in several ways:
- Integrating asset-building into the Ready by 21 Partnership
- Inviting communities and organizations to become part of Rb21
- Facilitating the involvement of the National Collaboration for Youth
How to get involved
Are you ready to take part in Ready by 21? There are several ways to get started:
Get more information on Take the Challenge Home
Apply for a Take the Challenge Home award
- Watch for updates and new opportunities in Search Institute’s e-newsletter.
Sign up for Search News
For more information on Ready by 21, contact Terri Sullivan terris@search-institute.org.
Ready by 21 National Partners
Founding and Manging Partner
Signature Partner
Mobilization Partners
- American Association of School Administrators
- America’s Promise Alliance
- Corporate Voices for Working Families
- National Collaboration for Youth
- National Conference of State Legislatures
- Search Institute
Technical Partners
