Twelve to eighteen months after the start date: revenue is stable, growing, and more diversified, with new approaches to philanthropic giving; internship numbers are stable and growing, with 2027 employer commitments secured; the Executive Director has established direct ownership of key donor and employer relationships; the Executive Director has brought forward a plan to update and expand the organization's offerings, built on a stable base of current employer partnerships; the board and the Executive Director agree on what the year is for and how it is measured, with the board focused on long-range direction, and the team is stable and moving forward. Reporting to the Board of Directors and working within the Genesys Works national network, the Executive Director leads a team of 20, stewards an $8 million organization serving more than 300 high school students each year, and owns the employer, donor, and community relationships that make each student's internship possible.