Propel America helps young adults move from high school into a career and higher education. We connect high schools, job-training organizations and community colleges, local employers, and experienced mentors to build a clear path forward for students. Propel bridges these institutions together in three phases: Core, a class held in high schools or postgraduate “bootcamps,” Specialization, in which students–now “fellows,”–train for specific career paths, and finally Transition, applying for and moving into jobs with Propel’s employer partners. Throughout it all, Fellows receive ongoing support and coaching from their local Propel team. Importantly, the cost of training for fellows is affordable, and they receive financial assistance or stipends to help meet basic needs and address the “opportunity cost” of not working while they train.