Welcome to The Baltimore Ravens College Track Center
What if a national nonprofit, an NFL football team, and a banking giant teamed up to address one of the most pressing topics in our country: education? The result would look a lot like the Baltimore Ravens College Track Center, powered by M&T Bank.
In 2024, The Baltimore Ravens, The Stephen and Renee Bisciotti Foundation, M&T Bank and College Track announced the launch of the Baltimore Ravens College Track Center, made possible by a $20 million donation to College Track.
The Bisciotti Foundation and the Ravens will donate $10 million, and the M&T Charitable Foundation will donate $10 million to enable College Track to create a foundation and center in Baltimore to support Baltimore City Public School students throughout their educational journey from high school, into college and their entrance into the professional world.
In partnership with Baltimore City Public Schools, our students will be prepared to rewrite the college completion story for students in the Baltimore area.
The Future is Now…
The Baltimore Ravens College Track Center is a beacon of hope and opportunity in the vibrant heart of Charm City. This center, embodying the resilient and united spirit of Baltimore, will empower students from Baltimore City Public Schools to boldly pursue their dreams with steadfast determination. Our scholars will find a supportive community committed to guiding them every step of the way—from high school, through college, and as they step confidently into their professional lives. It is here that they will be inspired to break through barriers, emboldened to reshape their own futures, and supported to become the first in their families to earn a bachelor’s degree.
The Baltimore Ravens College Track Center welcomed its first cohort in February 2026.
Who We Serve
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A New Chapter for Baltimore Scholars
The Baltimore Ravens College Track Center is proud to join the national network as our 13th site across the country and our third on the East Coast (in the DC-Maryland region).
Serving as a dedicated hub for academic coaching, college preparation, career guidance, and lifelong support, the center welcomed its inaugural Class of 2029 — nearly 70 talented, ambitious scholars from Baltimore City Public Schools who are already enrolled and ready to begin their journey toward college completion and career success.
This state-of-the-art space, made possible through the visionary partnership with the Baltimore Ravens, M&T Bank, the Bisciotti Foundation, and other community champions, stands as a powerful commitment to Baltimore’s young people — ensuring first-generation scholars have the resources, relationships, and opportunities they need to thrive.
Staff Spotlight: Charelle D. James, M.Ed.
Charelle D. James, the Founding Executive Site Director of the Baltimore Ravens College Track Center, has dedicated her career to furthering equal access to opportunity and equipping students and communities. James holds a Master of Science in Education and a Certification in School Administration and Supervision from Johns Hopkins University, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in English from Spelman College. Most recently, she served as Interim Director of Volunteer Recruitment and Partnerships for Thread, where she led strategic initiatives to increase volunteer recruitment and retention across Baltimore.
James’ vision is to create an environment where our students not only succeed academically but also develop the skills and confidence to be change agents in their communities. The partnership with the Baltimore Ravens, M&T Bank, and Baltimore City Schools provides an invaluable network of resources to support our students on their journey to and through college.
Want To Learn More?
Contact our Founding Executive Site Director, Charelle D. James at cjames@collegetrack.org.
2401 Liberty Heights Ave., Suite #2730
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 701-3250
baltimore@collegetrack.org
The center will be open Monday through Friday from 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM