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Attorney | Executive | Proponent of Entrepreneurship | HBCU Advocate | Investor | Charter School Board Chairman

Today is a huge source of pride for me and my colleagues at BlueSKY Collaborative Partners. We are elated to see INROADS and Advancement of Blacks In Sports (ABIS) joining forces to tackle a critical issue: career readiness for Black student-athletes. As college sports navigate commercialization, INROADS and ABIS are stepping up to ensure these talented young individuals aren't left behind after the final whistle blows. Here's why I'm excited: Closing the opportunity gap: This partnership will connect Black student-athletes with pre-college programs, internships, and entrepreneurial initiatives, opening doors beyond the playing field. Beyond sports: Equipping athletes with leadership skills and exposing them to diverse career paths will expand their horizons and empower them to thrive in any field. The action starts now: The partnership kicks off at the NBA All-Star Weekend with a panel discussion produced by BlueSKY Collaborative Partners, The Transition Game, highlighting economic mobility for athletes. This opportunity could be pathbreaking for Black student-athletes, and I applaud INROADS and ABIS for their commitment to their success. Let's champion their efforts and #EmpowerBlackAthletes to win on and off the field! #INROADS #ABIS #BlackStudentAthletes #CareerReadiness #Opportunity #NBAAllStarWeekend2024 #connectingforgood #connectingforgoodeventseries

INROADS and Advancement of Blacks in Sports Partner to Address Career Development Gaps Faced by Black Athletes

INROADS and Advancement of Blacks in Sports Partner to Address Career Development Gaps Faced by Black Athletes

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We are honored and can’t wait to create gateways to opportunities for our youth with this partnership!

Dawn Sizemore, PhD

Founder at iCURRIC | Driving economic mobility through innovative learning solutions

8mo

This is phenomenal Shane. As a former high school CTE teacher and administrator, one of the things I loved most was working with my student-athletes to help them see the connection between skills they developed playing sports and potential career opportunities. Let me know how I can support this.

Yuvay Meyers Ferguson, Ph.D.

Education – Strategic Higher Ed Partnerships – Immersive Learning Design– Executive Coaching

8mo

Amazing initiative that will have great returns for students!! 🔥 CONGRATS! I’ve seen the struggle that my student athletes have between staying committed to the sports that keep them in school and the desire to experience internships which is an undergraduate business school rite of passage. Thank you for bridging this gap!

Shane I echo your comments and commend INROADS and ABIS’s efforts. And with BluSky and its Collaborative Partners lead. There’s not doubt the partnership will be a great vehicle for Black Student Athletes. I enjoyed the event, immensely…

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