Our Story

We believe students should enter the workforce with experience they can demonstrate and confidence in what they can contribute.

Small nonprofits often carry big responsibilities with small teams and limited budgets. The technology, expertise, and practical support that could help them serve more people can feel out of reach.

Accelerated Visions brings these needs together: preparing students for the workforce through projects that strengthen nonprofits.

Founded in 2015 as Kyrus Charities, Accelerated Visions began with technology entrepreneurs who wanted to share their skills and resources with emerging nonprofits. When Kerrie Schram joined in late 2022, she saw an opportunity to expand that vision through hands-on student learning.

One call with Joshua Meadows, Executive Director of Data Driven WV at West Virginia University, opened the door to our first student project with #500Rising in 2023.

Today, we work with multiple universities to connect students directly with nonprofit leaders, with industry advisors contributing expertise as needed.

As AI changes the workplace, students build technical skills, professional judgment, and accountability through real work. They gain concrete examples to discuss with employers: a problem they helped solve, a decision they can explain, and a contribution that mattered.

Nonprofits gain capacity to serve. Students gain experience to carry into their careers.

Connecting talent. Amplifying impact.