About Us
The North Ed Foundation was founded in 2023 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The purpose of the Foundation is to connect the generosity of the community with students served by Northwest Education Services in ways that support their areas of need, growth, education and career goals.
North Ed Foundation Guiding Principles
Opportunity: All students deserve the opportunity to pursue their educational and employment goals, regardless of their personal or family financial status.
Commitment: As a difference-maker for students, the Foundation is committed to conducting our work with urgency, accountability, and with continual improvement of our practice to help clear the path for individuals to achieve their goals.
Community: Helping students reach their goals impacts our entire community and enriches all who contribute to their success. Therefore, we seek collaboration and involvement from community partners in our work.
Inspiration: Our work inspires students to believe that their dreams really can come true.
Northwest Education Services
Partnering to ensure every learner will have pathways to a meaningful life is a vision Northwest Education Services (North Ed) aims to share with its community. Spanning a geographical area of roughly 2,166 square miles, North Ed serves 16 public school districts, 6 public school academies and 12 private schools in Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska and Leelanau counties.
The career and technical education center provides training to over 1,200 high school juniors and seniors in more than 20 career fields using the latest technology and state-of-the-art equipment. North Ed Career Tech takes great pride in preparing students for immediate job placement, postsecondary education or military service.
Special education services support approximately 3,500 students, providing assessment, specialized consultation, direct services, and center-based programming to enhance student growth, independence and vocational skills that help every student reach their full potential.
While northwest Michigan is rich in scenic beauty and natural resources, over 40% of the students we serve live in poverty. As these students work toward their dreams, they often face significant financial challenges. Will you partner with us?