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REACH Pathways is seeking a Full-Stack Engineer (Contract) to support both debugging and new feature development over the next six months. This role requires comfort working across the stack—from front-end user interfaces in React, to back-end services in Python, to integrations with Firebase and Google Cloud. The contractor will be responsible for delivering both stability improvements and scoped feature enhancements, ensuring the platform remains reliable, scalable, and ali

Last month was a milestone in our journey. In a moment of celebration and purpose, I had the privilege of ringing the Nasdaq closing bell...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jeffery Beckham Jr. jbeckham@reachpathways.com     Celebrating Innovation in the Chicago Region   Chicago,...

REACH Pathways is entering an exciting next chapter, and we’re looking for a visionary new Co-CEO to help lead us forward. Over the past...

Lessons from Leaders, Builders, and Bold Thinkers 🔑 Key Themes and Lessons Learned 1. The Old Models Are Cracking. And That’s an...

Reports to:  Head of Employability   Location:  Remote (U.S. based)   Hours:  20 hours per week   Compensation:  $30–$45/hour depending...

We’re at a turning point. As AI reshapes the workforce, over half of entry-level jobs are at risk, and the youth we serve face growing...

Backed by Mission-Driven Investors, REACH Expands Access to Job-Ready Talent for Employers and Colleges Chicago, IL — March 20, 2025  –...

REACH Pathways President and Co-CEO, Brooke McKean, is honored as a leader in AI by the ASU+GSV AI Show! As shared by the AI show team,...

REACH Pathways was featured on Yahoo! Finance. Listen here: https://finance.yahoo.com/video/nonprofit-using-ai-jump-start-110008106.html...

The REACH Pathways team has 13 pitches, panels, and other speaking engagements this spring! February ended with the 2025 Midwest All-Tech...

President and Co-CEO of REACH Pathways, Brooke McKean, and Head of Product, Kenneth Woodard, interviewed with the Christensen Institute...

We're thrilled to share that REACH Pathways' innovative structure and platform was highlighted in Forbes . Many thanks to Anne Field for...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   November 15, 2024 Chicago, IL—  REACH Pathways™, based in Chicago, IL, has been named one of the winners of the...

We're a Black Ambition Finalist and Chicago Innovation Top 100 ! September has been a month full of honors and wins to celebrate. 🎉our...

By Brooke McKean, President and Co-CEO of REACH Pathways As an introvert, I don’t like being the center of attention. It makes me so...

By Jeff and Brooke, Co-CEO’s of REACH Pathways  At REACH, we are on a mission to transform trajectories, taking students from merely...