The Howley Foundation

We enjoyed another delicious breakfast with our Howley Scholars at Magnificat High School. We loved learning about all the opportunities students have to get involved and can’t wait to see all that our Scholars accomplish this year!

On September 8th, we kicked off our annual fall school visits with our Howley Scholars at Saint Joseph Academy! Meeting our scholars so early in the year allows us to share our expectations and excitement for the year ahead. It’s so fun to connect and learn about their goals and plans year after year!

At The Howley Foundation, we create pathways to opportunity for students interested in healthcare careers.🩺

That’s why we’re proud to support Cleveland Clinic’s Howley ASPIRE Program, which welcomes students interested in becoming nurses, respiratory therapists, surgical technicians, and sterile processors.

Know a high school junior interested in a healthcare career? Encourage them to apply to Cleveland Clinic’s Howley ASPIRE Program by Oct. 11!

Application link is in our Linktree in bio!

On June 12, 2026, our founder and CEO, Nick Howley, gave a commencement address at Drexel University’s School of Engineering. In addition to lauding the benefit of an engineering degree and internship opportunities, Nick addressed the graduates as they embark on the next steps in their lives. Here is an excerpt from his comments that apply to all of us - whether current students, recent graduates or seasoned executives:

“Careers - and life - are rarely straight lines. They zig and zag. Set a few specific professional and personal goals. Write them down. Review them every year or so. Think about where you want to be five years from now. What is your job responsibility? What kind of problems are you solving? Where do you want to be personally? What will make you happy? If you have no goals, any path will get you there - and it hardly matters. And noif you don’t define success for yourself,
someone else will define it for you.”

“You will fail at times. Everyone does. No matter what they may say. The only person who never fails is the person who never tries. Some early ventures didn’t go well for me. But I learned a lot from these. Don’t get too down on yourself. But keep trying. Keep moving forward. Head down. Legs chopping.”

“Success usually comes from skill, hard work-and
luck. You control the first two. And while skill and hard work are not guarantees, they often seem to line up with good luck. You are prepared. You are capable. Now go out and do something with it. Solve hard problems. Build real things. Create real value. And yes- kick some ass.”

“Make [your school] proud. Make your families proud. Most importantly, make yourselves proud.”

📚✨Whether you’re heading off to college, returning to high school, or walking through the doors of elementary school, we wish all of our Howley Scholars a wonderful year ahead!

Congratulations to the graduating Howley Scholars at our remaining schools! 🎓

We are so proud of each of you, and we wish you joy and success on the journey ahead!

CCCHS Ironmen Cristo Rey Philadelphia Fr. Judge High School La Salle College High School Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls The Roman Catholic High School of Philadelphia West Catholic Prep Church Farm Virginia Episcopal School

Congratulations to our graduating seniors from St. Edward High School !🎓

Best wishes as you begin this exciting new chapter!

Congratulations to our graduating scholars from Saint Martin de Porres HS ! 🎓

Wishing you all the best in the journey ahead!

Congratulations to our graduating scholars from Merion Mercy Academy !🎓

Here’s to new beginnings and exciting opportunities ahead!

Congratulations to our graduating scholars from Christ School ! 🎓

We can’t wait to see all that you’ll accomplish!