The Start Line Fund
A career in life sciences shouldn’t depend on bus fare.
GOAL: $5,000 by December 31
ABOUT MADE IN DURHAM:
Making positive impacts together.
Made in Durham is a community partnership built to strengthen Durham’s Education-to-Career system. We align people, programs, and resources so young people are not left to navigate critical transitions alone.
Our work focuses on what happens between education and opportunity. We connect learning to real careers by supporting students, families, educators, employers, and community organizations in pursuit of lasting economic mobility for Durham youth.
An Education-to-Career system that works in real life.
A strong Education-to-Career system does more than prepare students for their next step. It removes barriers, creates clear pathways, and provides the support needed to stay on track.
At Made in Durham, that means:
Aligning education, training, and workforce opportunities across the city
Pairing expectations with real-world supports like tutoring, stipends, childcare, and coaching
Staying connected beyond graduation, through career entry and growth
Designing pathways that reflect the realities of students’ lives and the needs of local employers
When young people thrive, the entire Durham community benefits.
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We’re building a stronger community and local workforce.
PERSPECTIVE“What led me to the BULLS program was my interest in biotech and the opportunity to gain hands-on learning experience in the field... The program also provided a supportive environment where I could learn from instructors, mentors, and classmates who all wanted to see each other succeed. I'm dependable, quick to learn, and motivated to continue growing within a company.”
—Jysson Slade, Cohort 13 Graduate