Impact
What the work has done so far.
These numbers go back to 2022, when Wrigley Coffee opened. Each one shows the years it covers.
Photo: The counter at Wrigley Coffee.
The numbers so far
- 12 of 12
finished our spring 2026 pilot
Browning High School students
- 5
adult graduates of Wrigley Coffee’s first year of job training, hired full time
2022 to 2023, before First Course began
- 3
young people hired at Wrigley Coffee
After Wrigley Coffee’s job training, since 2024
The five full-time hires were reported by the Long Beach Business Journal in February 2023.
How we measure each cohortA good story isn’t proof. So we measure four ways.
First day and last day
Two surveys
Students take a short survey on their first day and another on their last. Neither is graded. Side by side, they show what changed.
Every session
Attendance
We take attendance at every session. Showing up is the first thing an employer asks about, so it is the first thing we track.
Day one, then the final service
A hospitality skills rubric
Students get the rubric on day one, so the standard is never a surprise. On the last day a facilitator watches each of them work a live service and scores it. The certificate depends on it.
After the cohort
A report to the school district
When the cohort ends, we send a final report to the school district.
What you can hold us toFour promises about numbers and privacy.
- Every number on this page shows the years it covers.
- We publish a number only when we can back it up.
- A student’s name, face or story is shared only with a signed release from a parent or guardian.
- We don’t share coaching notes with employers.
Help us add to these numbers.
Employers host interns and hire grads. Donors pay for dinner, coaching and the Showcase.