The Marriott Foundation's Bridges From School to Work program develops and supports mutually beneficial job placements to meet the workforce needs of local employers and the vocational goals of young people.

The National Council for Research on Women (NCRW) is a network of 120 leading research, policy and advocacy centers committed to improving the lives of women and girls. NCRW provides the latest news, information and strategies needed to ensure fully informed debates, effective policies and inclusive practices. In partnership with business, academic, non-profit and philanthropic organizations, NCRW advances collaborative and transformative change, both nationally and globally.

Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) is a Division within the American Psychological Association that is also an organizational affiliate of American Psychological Society. SIOP's mission is to enhance human well-being and performance in organizational and work settings by promoting the science, practice, and teaching of industrial/organizational psychology.

The Volunteer Center serves nonprofit organizations, employers and individuals in Southwestern Fairfield County, CT, by coordinating their talents and resources, to build the capacity of agencies with the goal of enhancing the quality of life in our communities through volunteerism.

The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, CT, inspires people of all ages to appreciate Long Island Sound and to protect it for future generations. A vibrant and entertaining learning environment, the Maritime Aquarium achieves this goal through living exhibits, marine science, and environmental education.

Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF) works with families and communities to improve child safety, ensure that more children have permanent families, and advance the overall well-being of children is the central focus of DCF. DCF protects children who are being abusedor neglected, strengthens families through support and advocacy, and builds on existing family and community strengths to help children who are facing emotional and behavioral challenges, including those committed to the Department by the juvenile justice system.

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the world’s largest association devoted to human resource management. Representing more than 250,000 members in over 140 countries, the Society serves the needs of HR professionals and advances the interests of the HR profession. Founded in 1948, SHRM has more than 575 affiliated chapters within the United States and subsidiary offices in China and India.

Sodexo Foundation's Stop the Hunger initiative is committed to being a driving and creative force that contributes to a hunger-free nation. More than 49 million people in the United States are at risk of hunger, and to help them, we must fight hunger at its root causes. The Sodexo Foundation supports innovative programs to help children and families in the United States who are battling problems such as poverty, unemployment, lack of education, and food insecurity. From nutrition programs for children to job training for adults and affordable housing for families, the Foundation supports hunger-related initiatives on local, state, and national levels.

Boys & Girls Clubs makes sure that young people know that someone cares about them. In every community, boys and girls are left to find their own recreation and companionship in the streets. An increasing number of children are at home with no adult care or supervision. Boys & Girls Clubs offer that and more. Club programs and services promote and enhance the development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence. Boys & Girls Clubs are a safe place to learn and grow – all while having fun. They are truly The Positive Place For Kids.

The University of North Carolina's Organizational Science Institute's mission is to prepare and provide opportunities to future organizational scientists by: fostering creative "trans"-disciplinary thinking; diversifying the pipeline to the professoriate; increasing understanding of the research process; developing sustainable relationships among organizational science scholars; promoting innovation and creativity in research and practice; and providing a well-rounded and inclusive educational experience.

Connecticut Business and Industry Association (CBIA) is the broadest-based business membership organization in the state, as well as the largest. CBIA's membership includes businesses of all types and sizes throughout the state. CBIA is the leading voice of business and industry at the State Capitol and before state administrative agencies.