US Graduates
Undergraduate and graduate students preparing for meaningful careers in tech, healthcare, and professional services.
501(c)(3) Nonprofit · Indiana
READS Foundation empowers underserved learners across the U.S. and around the world with digital skills, mentorship, and career pathways that lead to real opportunity.
Rural·Education·And·Development·Society
Education Access
Digital Literacy
Mentorship & Career Guidance
Workforce Readiness
Who We Serve
Supporting learners at every stage
We support motivated learners and emerging professionals seeking education access and career pathways.
International Learners
Students and professionals from other countries seeking skill development and education pathways in the U.S. and globally.
Career Explorers
Individuals building digital literacy, exploring new careers, and strengthening job-ready skills for the modern economy.
Healthcare Aspirants
Learners pursuing healthcare careers through mentoring, credential guidance, and academic and career support.
Programs
All programsHolistic programs designed to equip learners with knowledge, skills, and confidence.
Education Access & Support
Removing barriers and opening doors to quality education for underserved learners.
Digital Literacy & Tech Skills
Building foundational and advanced digital skills for academic and career success.
Mentorship & Career Guidance
Connecting learners with mentors and professionals who guide their journey to opportunity.
Workforce Readiness
Preparing learners for internships, entry-level roles, and long-term career growth.
Healthcare Career Mentoring
Supporting aspiring healthcare professionals with mentoring and academic resources.
Global Career Bridge
Cross-border mentorship and career pathway support for international learners.
Research & Public Benefit Tech
Open-source tools and nonprofit technology pilots for public benefit.
Project-Based Learning Labs
Real projects. Real impact. Future-ready skills.
Learners collaborate on hands-on projects that solve community challenges and build portfolios that open doors. We don't just train learners, we help them build real-world proof of skill.
Tech & Innovation Lab
Build apps, automate solutions, and explore AI, data, and cybersecurity.
Sustainability Lab
Design projects that promote environmental stewardship and community well-being.
Health & Community Lab
Tackle real health challenges through education, outreach, and innovation.
Impact Snapshot
Early-stage impact. Growing every cohort.
READS launched July 2025. These numbers reflect our pilot programs, real learners, real programs, real progress so far.
100+
Learners Empowered
Across pilot programs
6
Mentors & Experts
Working professionals
4
Partner Organizations
Schools, nonprofits, community
3
Countries Reached
Global learner community
Stronger Together.
Greater Impact.
Your support helps us expand education access, build pathways, and empower more learners to reach their goals.
Every contribution, of time, talent, or resources, creates opportunity.