As you may know, Dalio Philanthropies is a long-time major advocate for and supporter of Carver’s mission and programs.

While Carver will not be seeking funding from one of its initiatives called The Partnership for Connecticut, we are inspired by their effort to assist disengaged and disconnected youth and young adults throughout Connecticut to access the educational and career opportunities they need to succeed in life. 

We are pleased to report that a Carver alumnus, Erik Clemons, CEO and President of the Connecticut Center for Arts and Technology in New Haven, serves on The Partnership’s Governing Board.

The Partnership for Connecticut wants to hear your concerns and learn your ideas!

This online Request for Information form is where you can help shape the Partnership's emerging programmatic focus. Please also share this link with others who might want to help.

Here is a Parent Survey for families who wish to share their experiences with the Partnership to help inform its direction and focus.

Here is compelling information from The Partnership’s extensive research:

Consider the potential represented by tens of thousands of young people in need of support and opportunity.  If Connecticut could re-engage at least half of the 39,000 youth who are disengaged and disconnected from high school, the state would benefit from:

• 2,000 more students graduating high school each year, raising Connecticut's graduation rate to the highest in the country at 94%

• 8,000 more jobs created for young residents (ages 18-35), which would reduce the rate of youth unemployment in the state by 16%

• Over time, an estimated 4,000 fewer people incarcerated, which in and of itself—at an average cost per inmate of $50,000 per year—equates to $200 million in savings

With this potential in mind, the Partnership's governing board and staff will set measurable long-term goals in the first year of its operations.  The Partnership will assess and report on its progress for the benefit of stakeholders and the general public.