His organization provides K-12 students with enrichment services and career opportunities, says Kashif Henderson, executive director, Neighborhood Learning Alliance in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. “We really focus on how do we support family, students and communities alongside schools to provide students the best chances possible to reach their dreams.”

WorkingNation sat down with Henderson at College Board Forum 2024 in Austin, Texas.

He says, “When we think about our industry partners, it's really essential to think about the health of the region. We're going to go say, ‘Here is our talent and how do we keep the talent that we have right here – be able to stay here in the city and meet the needs of the industry while meeting their needs and dreams.”

Henderson says a partnership with the area’s workforce development board gives young people the opportunity to participate in a learn-and-earn summer program – where half the day is spent focused on academic skills and the other half, on internships.

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WorkingNation Overheard spoke to experts in education and other topics at the 2024 College Board Forum (#CBFORUM) in Austin, Texas, Oct. 20-21, 2024.

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