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WHO WE ARE
Road to Hire (R2H) is a nonprofit organization in the Charlotte metro area. It was founded in 2013 by Ric Elias, Red Ventures’ founder and chief executive officer.
WHAT WE DO
R2H works with corporate partners and universities to diversify corporate workspaces and interrupt cycles of intergenerational poverty by ensuring underrepresented individuals have access to higher education, high-earning careers and prosperous futures. To date, R2H has supported over 1,800 young adults.
ROAD TO HIRE’S PROGRAM
Along with its partnerships, R2H has three programs in place to fulfill its mission:
High School program: Exposes students to resources and opportunities to get them on paths to high-earning careers
post-graduation.College program: Provides financial support, mentorship, programming and community to young adults throughout their college years.
There are two branches of this program:
R2H Scholars which supports local Charlotte students who completed R2H’s High School program
Golden Door Scholars which supports undocumented students and DACA/TPS holders
Apprenticeships program: Trains young adults in tech and professional development skills. This program is a paid, full-time, 24-week training.
Visit HERE for R2H’s 2022 Impact Report for more information on our impact.
BOARD MEMBERS
R2H’s Board of Directors is made up of talented professionals who are passionate and dedicated to economic justice.
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KACEY GRANTHAM
Red Ventures | Senior Vice President
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KATHRYN BLACK
Consultant | UNC Executive in Residence
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MAGHAN COOK
Red Ventures | Executive Vice President
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RIC ELIAS
Red Ventures | RV Chief Executive Officer/R2H Founder
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SATHISH MUTHUKRISHAN
Ally | Chief Information, Data and Digital Officer
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THADD JONES
Nexus Search Partners | Managing Partner & Founder
PARTNERS AND SUPPORTERS
R2H has dozens of partner employers, organizations, universities and funders who support R2H’s work through financial and human capital means.
UNIVERSITY PARTNERS
EMPLOYER PARTNERS AND FUNDERS
