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Student Impact

Impact data from our 2025-2026 school based programs

Student growth

99

New Career Possibilities

of students report new or different career interests after participating in a Magnolia Project program.

89

Confidence in learning

of students felt more confident setting goals for their own learning after participating in Magnolia Project.

75

Future Readiness

of students say Magnolia Project taught them things about career and college that they didn’t already learn at school.

73

Understanding Self & Future Goals

of students say Magnolia Project helped them further understand themselves and their goals.

92

Student Experience

of students would recommend Magnolia Project to another student.

81

Learning Outcomes

of students rate the program an effective learning experience.

29

Education aspirations

of students aspired to a higher level of education post-program.

A Clearer Picture of the Adult World

After participating in Magnolia Project, students most frequently reported gaining a more realistic understanding of what careers involve day to day.

Annual reports

Our Impact, year by year

Check out our impact reports from the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years.

2026

Annual impact report

2025–2026 Impact Report

A year of programs, partnerships, student outcomes and community investment.

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2025

Annual impact report

2024–2025 Impact Report

A year of programs, partnerships, student outcomes and community investment.

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Expanding What’s Possible

New Career Possibilities

“Being able to explore new things helped me figure myself out, so now I’m able to look for a career I love.”

Career Exploration Student

After Magnolia Project, students reported interest in these careers for the first time…

Lawyer

20

Nurse

14

Engineer

12

Doctor

12

Plumber

12

Electrician

10

Teacher

10

Construction Worker

7

Cosmetology

7

Pilot

7

Welder

7

Chef

5

Values reproduced from the supplied student-impact report.

2025–2026 school year

Expanding What Young People Believe Is Possible

Magnolia Project measures student growth through pre- and post-program surveys, student reflections and feedback from teachers and administrators.

Student growth

Our reach

Annual reports

“Magnolia Project is something every student should experience. It’s super fun and helps kids explore future careers they’ve never heard about.”

Career Catalyst Student

Our reach · 2025–2026 school year

558

Students served

16

Total schools served

27

Industries represented

100+

Locally-owned business partners

115+

Teaching & volunteer mentors