The Academy GroupThe Academy Group is a unique and innovative enterprise founded to realize the long-term potential of young people from underserved communities across the United States. The Academy Group is working to create a new generation of innovators and leaders by identifying and investing in extraordinary young people from elementary school through college, preparing them to own, operate, and incubate highly successful companies, across sectors.
The Academy Group offers students access to top-tier academic programs, including individualized tutoring, challenging seminars, and leadership development. This academic experience will be coupled with unparalleled access to business leaders, executive mentors, and paid internships. The Academy Group will also provide essential supports including college counseling, academic advising, college scholarships and social supports. |
Shayne Evans |
Led by respected educator Shayne Evans, the Academy Group is built on a sustainable business model that aligns the commercial and social sectors. The Academy Group will take an ownership stake in a diverse portfolio of commercial companies. The earned revenue generated from the Academy Group Companies and Partners will fund the education programs, provide apprenticeships for students in high school and college, and create employment opportunities to Academy Group graduates.
CFIP is proud to be the first Academy Group Company and to support this innovative enterprise. We look forward to partnering with The Academy Group to provide the support and resources that these young people deserve to better equip them to thrive in school, work and life.
CFIP is proud to be the first Academy Group Company and to support this innovative enterprise. We look forward to partnering with The Academy Group to provide the support and resources that these young people deserve to better equip them to thrive in school, work and life.