Education Consulting · Career-Connected Learning
Empower. Design. Lead. Partner. Transform.

Building Bridges from Classroom to Career

We partner with schools, districts, community organizations, and employers to create equitable pathways that connect education to the workforce — and every student to lifelong success.

Black students engaged in classroom learning
Classroom Learning
Diverse students collaborating
Collaborative Growth
Black professional in a career setting
Career Pathways
15+
Years of Experience
K–12
Through Postsecondary
360°
Student Support Model
Nationwide Reach
Who We Are

Equity-Centered. Impact-Driven. Built to Last.

5ive Education Partners exists to create equitable pathways that connect education to the workforce. Through consulting, program design, coaching, and professional development, we partner with schools, communities, and industry leaders to ensure every student has the opportunity for lifelong success.

Our Purpose
We create equitable pathways that connect education to the workforce — partnering with schools, communities, and industry leaders to ensure every student has the opportunity for lifelong success.
Our Mission
We bridge traditional education and career-connected learning through innovative, equity-centered design, anti-racist strategies, and holistic supports, creating direct school-to-success pipelines.
Our Vision
A future where every student has clear P.A.T.H.W.A.Y.S. from classroom to postsecondary success, supported by caring adults, authentic experiences, and inclusive, academically rigorous opportunities.
Our Approach

The C.A.R.E.E.R. 360 Framework

Cultivating Aspirations, Readiness, Education, and Empowerment Resources — our foundational design model supporting schools, community organizations, and companies.

The 5 Pillars of Student Success
Pillar 01
Cultivating Aspirations
Inspiring purpose and expanding student horizons
Pillar 02
Readiness for the Future
Building essential academic and durable power skills
Pillar 03
Education Alignment
Bridging academics and real-world relevance
Pillar 04
Employment Resources
Creating pathways from classroom to career
Pillar 05
Relationships & Whole-Child Support
Empowering students through connection, care, and wraparound supports
Signature Service
The P.A.T.H.W.A.Y.S. Model™

Preparing Adolescents Through Holistic Workforce Advancement and Youth Services — our flagship consulting model providing a comprehensive blueprint for integrating workforce readiness and holistic youth development.

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What We Offer

Services Designed to Transform Systems

All services are customized to meet your school, organization, or district's unique needs. Pricing varies by project scope, duration, and implementation level.

PD
Program & Curriculum Design
Career pathways, Career Academies, Summer Empowerment Models, Internship/Externship Programs, Pre-Apprenticeship & Early College Pathways.
Schools · Districts · Organizations
SP
Strategic Planning & School Improvement
School Improvement Plans, needs assessments, data analyses, KPI alignment, and labor market data integration to inform programming.
Project-Based · Annual · Retainer
CB
Professional Development & Capacity Building
PBL design, career-connected strategies, restorative practices, data-driven instruction, On-Demand E-Learning, and preceptor training.
Single Sessions · Annual Packages
SE
Student Development & Engagement
College & Career Readiness workshops, case management support, and career exploration programs aligned to student interests and industry needs.
Direct Youth Services
DI
Data & Impact Measurement
Performance data analysis, custom dashboards, KPI tracking systems, and external evaluation for continuous improvement and accountability.
Evaluation · Reporting · Analytics
CP
Corporate & Organizational Partnerships
Internship and externship program design, employer partnership strategies, pipeline development connecting K–12 and college students to workforce opportunities.
Businesses · Nonprofits · Employers

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Ariel B. Peterson, M.Ed.
Co-Founder & Lead Consultant
Meet the Founder

15+ Years Transforming Education Systems

Ariel brings over 15 years of experience transforming K–12 education, nonprofit organizations, and cross-sector partnerships through innovative leadership, strategic planning, and systems redesign. She has a proven track record of driving measurable improvements in student outcomes, workforce readiness, and organizational effectiveness across public, charter, and district school systems.

Her expertise includes designing and implementing career-connected learning programs, PBL initiatives, WBL systems, academic model redesigns, and postsecondary success strategies — partnering with schools, districts, community organizations, top employers, and military partners nationwide.

B.A. in Social Relations & Criminal Justice — Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
M.Ed. in Educational Leadership — Lincoln University of PA
Graduate Leadership Certification
MBA Candidate — Strayer University (In Progress)
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Ready to create equitable pathways for your students and community? We'd love to connect and explore how 5ive Education Partners can support your goals.

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Serving Schools, Districts & Organizations Nationwide
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