CONTACT
Anthony Murphy, M.Ed.
Chief Executive Officer
Lead The Way
P: 614-915-0434
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
[Columbus, OH – October 30, 2024] – Lead The Way Learning Academy (LTW) and Inspireducation, two organizations dedicated to empowering youth through career
readiness and postsecondary planning, are merging to create a unified entity. As part
of this merger, Lead The Way Learning Academy is rebranding as “Lead The Way” to better align with its mission of guiding youth toward lasting postsecondary success through purpose, direction, and support. This merger combines the strengths of both organizations to enhance leadership skills, college readiness, and individualized learning tailored to each student’s progress.
Anthony Murphy, Chief Executive Officer of Lead The Way, stated, “This merger enhances the services we provide and better serves our community. By combining our strengths, we’re able to offer more comprehensive support to students, setting them up for long-term success. We look forward to this next chapter where we can make an even greater impact.”
The merger expands access to LTW’s core offerings, including career exploration, paid and unpaid work experiences, leadership development, and social-emotional learning programs. Inspireducation’s tailored curriculum, focused on preparing students for postsecondary education, adds ACT/SAT preparation, educational investment planning, and guidance on options such as trade schools, community colleges, and universities. This partnership ensures a comprehensive support system that addresses students' academic, emotional, and career development needs.
Key Information for the Community:
Service Continuity: All current programs from both Lead The Way and Inspireducation will continue without interruption.
Expanded Offerings: The merger offers additional services, including college readiness (ACT/SAT prep), financial literacy, and expanded career exploration programs.
Enhanced Facilities: Upgrades include a new computer lab for technology skills, an on-site training facility for hands-on career preparation, and expanded educational resources to support comprehensive learning and development.
Unified Brand: Inspireducation is transitioning under the Lead The Way brand. The inspireducationohio.org website will remain active for the immediate future and can also be accessed through https://www.leadthewaylearningacademy.org.
Communication Updates: Families will receive regular updates via e-mail and can visit Lead The Way social media platforms [Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn] for information as the merger progresses.
Same Staff, Enhanced Support: You will continue working with familiar staff, now supported by a larger, more integrated team.
Devon Albeit, Executive Director of Inspireducation, commented, “This merger allows Inspireducation to reach more families in our community and have an even bigger impact. I’m incredibly proud of Inspireducation’s work and excited for what the future holds.”
About Lead The WayLead The Way is a nonprofit organization that empowers students through career readiness, social-emotional learning, and leadership development, supplementing traditional education. For more information, visit www.leadthewaylearningacademy.org.
About InspireducationInspireducation provides individualized postsecondary planning and support, helping students transition successfully from high school to their next steps. For more information, visit inspireducationohio.org.
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