Lighting the Way: Introducing Our New Logo
Same Mission. New Look. A Symbol of Innovation and Empowerment.
August 20th, 2024 — At The Transition Academy, our mission has always been to empower youth with disabilities as they navigate the critical transition from school to adulthood. Today, we are excited to unveil a new chapter in our journey—our new logo. It is a symbol that embodies the spirit of innovation, empowerment, and the bright futures ahead for the youth we serve.
Our previous logo, with its professional and academic undertones, represented the solid foundation and educational support we provide to our students. It was a fitting image for an organization deeply rooted in guiding young people through academic and career planning. However, as we continue to evolve and adapt to the changing needs of our community, we felt it was time to refresh our visual identity to better reflect the dynamic and forward-thinking nature of our work.
The imagery of the flame at its center represents both the guiding light we strive to be and the fire that burns within each of our youth. As an organization, we are committed to lighting the path toward new opportunities—whether that’s a future career, college, or another meaningful endeavor. But ultimately, it’s the inner fire of our students—their determination, passion, and ambition—that drives them forward.
This flame symbolizes the dual nature of our mission. On one hand, we are here to provide support, guidance, and resources to help our youth find their way. On the other, we recognize and celebrate the strength and resilience within each of them. It’s their fire, their inner drive, that will light the way to a successful future.
Listen to TTA’s CEO and Founder discuss the evolution of our logo and why we felt the need for a change here:
As you can see we did keep some of the same color scheme. We wanted the logo to be fresh and new, but we wanted some consistency to make it clear that our mission has not changed. New look. Same Mission.
This new logo was made possible thanks to funding from a volunteer designer (Rowan Shade Creative) from Catchafire, a subscription service for nonprofits. The service was purchased thanks to funding from the Health Forward Foundation and we appreciate their commitment to supporting our community.
We are proud of this new logo and what it represents for The Transition Academy. It’s a visual reminder of our commitment to innovation and our belief in the incredible potential of every youth we work with. As we move forward, this new logo will light the way toward a future where every young person has the opportunity to thrive. Join us on this journey as we work to empower youth with disabilities, one bright flame at a time.