‍Love and opportunities are in the air!

‍At Ready to Succeed, we often say: Opportunity Changes Everything.

‍Sometimes, an opportunity is just getting a foot in the door. Things like getting an internship, a professional connection, or just real-world experience that helps finding a career that much easier.

For former foster youth, that door is often much heavier. Without consistent family support, graduating college is only half the challenge. Finding mentors, internships, and career pathways can feel overwhelming, and more often not, out of reach.

‍Because of you, that narrative changes.

‍Thanks to your support, Scholars are not only graduating, they are also stepping into careers and opportunities that once felt impossible.Below are just a few of the amazing former foster youth who recently landed jobs and internships that are jumpstarting their careers.

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Scholar Success Stories

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Chrisie at Skydance Studios

‍Chrisie, a 2025 graduate, recently secured a full-time animation production role at Skydance Studios!

After interning with Skydance over the past year, Chrisie made the most of every moment. She built strong professional relationships, gained hands-on experience, and turned her internship into a full-time offer. Her hard work truly paid off!

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Rudy at Lenox Financial Advisors

‍This past fall, Rudy attended a college job fair as part of his Scholar monthly to-dos. While there, he connected with Lenox Advisors, however, this moment that quickly turned into something much bigger.

Through continued follow-up and persistence, Rudy walked away with an offer to join Lenox Advisors as a Financial Advisor this summer, marking a major milestone as he prepares to launch his professional career.

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Daniel at the Democratic Party of Orange County

‍Daniel joined Ready to Succeed in 2024 and immediately became an active member of the community. From resume-building workshops to volunteering as a camp counselor at Camp Ready, Daniel has taken full advantage of every opportunity to grow and give back.

This summer, Daniel secured an internship with the Democratic Party of Orange County, where he’s gaining hands-on experience in civic engagement and community organizing.

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These wins matter. But there are even more former foster youth still working toward their first opportunity who still need encouragement and guidance to reach those life-changing connections.

Click here to give the gift of opportunity today and help the next Scholar launch their dream career.

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Upcoming Events

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RTS Women's Leaderships Brunch 3/21

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RTS Presents a Morning of Women, Wisdom, and Connection!

In honor of Women’s Month, Ready to Succeed is proud to host its first-ever women’s networking event, Helping Ourselves: Voices of Women Who Lead, on Saturday, March 21 from 11am - 1pm in Beverly Hills.

This intimate brunch gathering & panel discussion will bring together RTS scholars, alumni, volunteers and supporters and accomplished women leaders for a morning of connection, reflection, and inspiration.

Interested in participating, mentoring, or supporting this event? Email Candice, candice@readytosucceedla.org, to learn more, get involved, or be added to the guest list.

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Save the Date: Ready to Succeed 10th Birthday Celebration

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Get ready to celebrate!Ready to Succeed’s 10th Birthday Celebration is coming up later this year on:‍

September 26, 2026

‍Mark your calendar and stay tuned!

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Hear from RTS Scholars/Alumni

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During this season of love, you make sure every former foster youth has the chance to not only survive, but thrive in their careers.

Thank you.

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With Love,

Romi Lassally and Pat McCabe

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