For more than 50 years, Eckerd Connects has been committed to empowering individuals to overcome barriers and achieve success. As America’s workforce landscape evolves, so must our approach. Our FY25-29 Strategic Plan outlines a bold vision to expand access to education, career training, and workforce opportunities—ensuring that young people and adults have the tools they need to build a sustainable future.
Pathways to Success
STRATEGIC PLAN: FY 2025-29
Our 5-year strategic plan is shaping the future by expanding opportunities, fostering innovation, and strengthening partnerships. Ultimately, our goal is to be the best provider of large-scale education, skills-building, and employment programs, and create solutions for young adults who lack prospects for thriving career pathways.
Jack & Ruth Eckerd
Founders
”We founded Eckerd Connects with one goal: to create a mission-driven organization dedicated to empowering those who need it most. From the beginning, our vision was to build a place where individuals, regardless of their background or circumstances, could find hope, opportunity, and the tools to succeed. We believed that by offering guidance, support, and access to education and skills training, we could help people transform their lives and reach their fullest potential.
