What Aspire Youth Development does

Aspire Youth Development, Inc. is a private, New Jersey-incorporated nonprofit founded in November 2003 by Curtis Myers (a Certified Master Trainer through the Prudential Youth Leadership Institute) and headquartered at 737 Main Street, Suite 3 in Lumberton, New Jersey. The organization operates a portfolio of six core programs serving middle and high school students and out-of-school young adults (ages 16–24) across South Jersey's Burlington, Camden, and Gloucester counties. Its program portfolio includes the Young Adult Career Initiative (YACI) for out-of-school young adults; Training and Apprenticeships in Construction (TACC), a pre-apprenticeship program delivered in partnership with the Associated Builders and Contractors of New Jersey at a 106,000-square-foot training facility; TACC Empower, a women/minority-focused variant of TACC; Film Readiness & Media Education (FRAME), an immersive film and digital media training cohort launched in partnership with Creative Content OnDemand; the Student Leadership Institute and Career Prep Academies for K-12 students; and Early Career Professional Development seminars for early-career professionals.

The business model is grant- and foundation-funded delivery of free programs. Primary revenue sources are government grants (NJEDA Film Works Grant, NJ Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services, NJ Department of Children and Families, NJ Department of Human Services, NJ Department of Labor, Burlington County Office of Human Services) and employer partnerships that host participants for job shadows, apprenticeships, and workplace tours. All programs are delivered at no cost to participants. Curriculum embeds industry-recognized certifications including NCCER CORE, OSHA-30, and forklift/scissor lift operation. There is no proprietary technology platform underlying delivery; the org's distribution relies on school-site programming, community-based training locations, employer partnerships, and direct outreach through a coordinating team of named program managers. Headcount is reported at 1–10 employees, with a lifetime reach of 3,000+ students served since 2003.

Name

Aspire Youth Development

Legal name

Aspire Youth Development, Inc.

Website

https://aspireyouth.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Aspire Youth Development is a New Jersey nonprofit founded in 2003 that delivers free, grant-funded workforce development, leadership, and career training programs (including pre-apprenticeship construction and film/media tracks) to youth and young adults aged 16–24 across South Jersey.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Workforce Development and Career Training Services

NAICS

Apprenticeship Training (611513), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth & Young Adult Workforce Programs (Out-of-School Youth) (EDAAAOAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Intensive Bootcamps & Accelerated ASE Programs (EDAAABAH), College & Career Transition Services (Bridge Programs, Dual Enrollment Pathways) (EDAAABAK)

Keywords

• Youth workforce development
• Career readiness training
• Pre-apprenticeship programs
• Leadership training services
• Construction trades training

Headquarters

HQ city

Lumberton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government and Foundation Grants: Programs are funded through government grants (NJEDA Film Works Grant, NJ Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services, Department of Children and Families, Department of Human Services, Department of Labor) and foundation funding. Programs are provided at no cost to participants.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Aspire Youth Development is a New Jersey-based nonprofit workforce development organization that delivers no-cost career exploration, pre-apprenticeship, leadership, and professional development programs to middle and high school students and out-of-school young adults ages 16-24. Its offerings include construction trades pre-apprenticeship (TACC, TACC Empower), film and digital media training (FRAME), the Young Adult Career Initiative (YACI), Student Leadership Institute, Career Prep Academies, and Early Career Professional Development seminars.

Product overview

Aspire Youth Development is a workforce development nonprofit offering multiple career-focused programs designed to equip young adults and students with skills for employment and career advancement. The organization operates a portfolio of six distinct programs: (1) Young Adult Career Initiative (YACI) for out-of-school young adults ages 16-24 seeking employment or educational pathways; (2) Training and Apprenticeships in Construction (TACC) pre-apprenticeship program for construction and utilities careers; (3) TACC Empower focused on increasing access for women and minorities in skilled trades; (4) Film Readiness & Media Education (FRAME) for film and digital media careers; (5) Student Leadership and Career Preparation for middle and high school students; and (6) Early Career Professional Development seminars for workforce skills. The programs are delivered through partnerships with employers, educational institutions, government agencies, and community organizations, with services provided at no cost to participants.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Young Adult Career Initiative (YACI): Program that prepares Burlington County out-of-school young adults, ages 16-24 to reach their educational and career goals through mentorship and training
• TACC (Training and Apprenticeships in Construction)
• TACC Empower
• FRAME (Film Readiness & Media Education)
• Student Leadership Institute (SLI)
• Student Career Prep Academies

Products and services

• Young Adult Career Initiative (YACI)

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 3,000 middle and high school students served since 2003

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered primary and core.

• Creative Content OnDemand (CCOD)primaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2025Aspire partnered with Creative Content OnDemand to deliver FRAME (Film Readiness & Media Education), funded by NJEDA's Film Works Grant. CCOD brings 30+ years of broadcast news experience and film production expertise to deliver an 18-week immersive cohort curriculum preparing participants for careers in film and digital media.
• Associated Builders and Contractors of New Jersey (ABC-NJ)primaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerTACC pre-apprenticeship program is delivered in partnership with ABC-NJ, utilizing their new 106,000-square-foot training facility designed to provide comprehensive, trade-specific training for construction and utilities careers.
• Partners for Kids and FamiliescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on PFKF Summer Career Prep Academy, a week-long full-day program introducing students ages 16-21 to in-demand industries and careers aligned with their interests and strengths.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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