About Us
We're a team of passionate thinkers and doers, dedicated to building with purpose and clarity. Collaboration and curiosity drive everything we do.
Our Mission
The mission of the Fifth Quarter Talent Trust (FQTT) is to expand access to high-quality
youth development opportunities by connecting underserved youth, families, and
communities with comprehensive educational, workforce, and personal development
programs. Through a collaborative network of experienced professionals and
community partners, FQTT addresses barriers to opportunity by delivering evidence-
informed services that strengthen academic achievement, workforce readiness, college
and career preparation, social-emotional development, and life skills for youth and
young adults ages 8–24.
Driven by passion
Vision
FQTT envisions communities where every young person—regardless of socioeconomic
status or systemic barriers—has equitable access to meaningful learning experiences,
supportive mentors, and pathways to educational, career, and personal success. By
leveraging more than 300 years of combined professional expertise across education,
behavioral sciences, workforce development, athletics, and community engagement,
FQTT seeks to build sustainable partnerships that improve outcomes for youth,
strengthen families, and increase the capacity of organizations serving underserved
populations.
Purpose
FQTT serves as an umbrella organization that develops, coordinates, and supports
innovative initiatives designed to improve opportunities for youth and young adults. Key
initiatives include:
Project RESCUE(Restructuring Educational Support for Citizens in
Underserved Environments): A collaborative network of educators,
behaviorists, researchers, and practitioners providing academic support and
achievement strategies for youth ages 8–24.
The Dynamic Dozen Initiative: A community-based youth development model
that partners with affiliate organizations to deliver standardized and customized
programming in entrepreneurship, career readiness, sports development, social-
emotional learning, college preparation, artistic development, and leadership
training. The initiative also creates pathways for advanced education and
professional preparation for future practitioners.
Through these initiatives, FQTT strengthens the capacity of community organizations
while providing young people with opportunities that extend beyond existing local
resources.