This year's OnTrack is on June 18, 2026 at San Francisco State University
Each year, United Way Bay Area hosts OnTrack, a career exploration experience designed to connect Bay Area youth with meaningful opportunities, industry exposure, and supportive networks.
OnTrack brings together employers, community partners, and volunteers to help young people build confidence, explore career pathways, and take tangible steps toward their future.
While participation in the event itself is coordinated directly with partner organizations, there are still powerful ways to get involved.
OnTrack is more than a single-day event—it’s part of a broader effort to expand economic mobility across the Bay Area.
Through hands-on career exploration, mentorship, and real-world exposure, OnTrack helps youth:
This work is only possible through the support of volunteers and partners who invest their time, expertise, and resources.
Even if you’re not attending the event as a participant, there are two critical ways to contribute:
Support youth directly by helping facilitate activities, guiding participants, and ensuring a smooth event experience.
Volunteers play a key role in:
Organizations and companies can help shape the future workforce by engaging directly with young people and supporting career pathway development.
Partnership opportunities include:
OnTrack is powered by a network of community-based organizations, employers, and volunteers who are committed to advancing equity and opportunity across the Bay Area.
Together, we are helping young people navigate their futures with confidence—and building stronger, more inclusive communities in the process.
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