The Possible Zone’s Post

It’s always sooooo impactful to give back. I love that there are educational incentives like these that allow students first-hand access to working professionals in the fields that they find interesting. As a Tech Professional who has achieved great success, I can acknowledge that there have been advocates and resources that not only inspired me, they poured into me. Having an opportunity to be that for others is humbling and empowering. I applied!! Are you interested in giving back to high school students as they take the first steps to embark on the journey of a lifetime? It’s beautiful - a technical education path that will equip them for all the wonder of tomorrow. #volunteering #philanthropy #techeducation #teals #blackintech #queerintech #productmanagement #saas #healthcaretech #professionalservices #giveback

Honored to be spotlighted by Urban ArtWorks and help them in any way. I encourage anyone who can to support Urban Artworks, who uplift our region through #publicart, #arteducation, #artapprenticeship, #apprenticeship, #artexperience, #creativeeconomy, #creativerevitialization, #diversityequityinclusionaccessibility, #urbanrevitalization, #housingjustice, #justiceequitydiversity, #artinititatives, #gratitudejournal. #arteducationmatters. #artheals. #artistherapyforthesoul. #artiswellness. #supportartists #artengagement #artcollaboration #artengagement #artfollowers #artjourney #artdevelopment #publicartmatters #artindevelopment #artthroughdevelopment #visualthinkingstrategies #socialemotionallearning #CASEL

Vicerion Corp is thrilled to welcome our paid summer interns! Throughout the summer, we'll introduce each intern, highlighting their key focus and academic achievements. Gender equity is vital to our success as a woman-owned health tech business. We ensure equal pay and opportunities for all. Our team includes three male and three female interns, representing diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. At Vicerion, we value capability, drive, and experience which is why providing competitive pay is important to us even at our internship level. We believe in the results that come from committed, smart work, and a focus on constant learning. Ethan Kushnick is our lead intern and an incoming J.D. candidate at Emory University School of Law. A Cum Laude graduate of Tulane with Departmental Honors in Business, Ethan has been providing guidance and leadership to our interns weekly while pursuing his own internship track. With several successful startups under his belt, he brings valuable experience to our Finance and Legal internship. Ethan is evaluating our legal business processes, baseline contracts, policies, and procedures, collaborating with our COO and legal team to validate his findings and recommendations. Some of Ethan's top activities and societies during his college career include: - TAMID at Tulane - Strong City Tulane - Mortar Board Honors Society - Omicron Delta Kappa - Seniors for Tulane Fund - Senior Honors Thesis Writer Achievements: - GPA: 3.84/4.0 - Dean's List for six semesters - Senior Honors Thesis: “Bank Failure: The Relationship Between Bank Stability, Interest Rate Changes, and Uninsured Depositors” Learn more about Ethan on: https://lnkd.in/e9N_U28T #internship #healthcareIT #informationtechnology #equalpay #genderequity #healthtech #healthstartup

Our social media intern, Ali, interviews Dawod Thomas the founder of My Father's Plan in our latest blog post. His organization is dedicated to teaching youth of all ages skills to spark personal growth and ultimately enhance their community. Dawod shares, “[My father] planted seeds when I was 12 and I didn't see the manifestation of those seeds until I was 38.” Check it out to learn more about his journey and how he has inspired Ali.

One of the privileges I have each day is reviewing and approving grants to support striving tech students - typically low-income undergrads in computing fields from underrepresented communities. You might think it would be a slow time of the year for Last Mile Education Fund, but we're processing dozens of grants per week. You would be surprised how difficult it can be for many students to access opportunities they have earned such as an internship or research experience because of financial constraints. This week alone we invested in: -A student trying to juggle rent obligations for her college apartment until the lease ends in July, as well as housing at her internship site across the country - plus afford a return trip to move out and place her belongings in storage midway through the summer. -An intern at a major insurance company struggling to pay for rent, food or transportation during an internship that started weeks ago - but doesn't pay the students the relocation stipend until their first paycheck - 30 days after starting. -Funded several students to attend the ColorStack conference in August in San Jose. Networking and recruiting opportunities like these are critical to preparing to launch into the tech workforce, but often inaccessible due to upfront expenses as well as opportunity cost. These are just a few examples of the 'hidden costs' along the journey to a tech degree and career that can trip up financially vulnerable students. For affluent students, these costs are typically covered by their families. For students from poverty, they can be insurmountable. It is incredible how impactful a small investment of just a few thousand dollars can make for these talented students. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gVB_mhpX

(Yikes!) Did you know that 56% of school-aged children in Durham qualify for free and reduced lunch programs?! That’s almost 30,000 children. And this summer while DPS is training staff and upfitting kitchens to retool its menus, there will be a 4-week gap for kids to access meals that usually sustain them during the school year. BUT....! Our echo teen entrepreneurs have been working on innovative solutions to this challenge. And, per usual, I am blown away by how brilliant our echo teens are at stepping up to solve our local community’s challenges. With your help, we are piloting two teen ventures this summer to mitigate hunger AND directly support teen founders: A Teen Farmers Market & Food Truck Distribution Pilot Programs 🌱 We're on the lookout for corporate sponsors to help us launch these ventures, which will create 18 life-changing internships for aspiring young entrepreneurs while also providing over 3,000 meals to local children in need. Why Sponsor? ✅ Amplify your brand with social media exposure ✅ Engage your employees with unique, meaningful volunteer experiences ✅ Receive a detailed impact report showcasing your contribution Together, let's harness the power of entrepreneurship as we work to achieve ZERO Childhood Hunger in Durham. If you’re interested in becoming a corporate sponsor, simply reach out to me here on LinkedIn or by emailing me at anjanette@echo-nc.org and I’ll be happy to follow up with more information about the levels of sponsorship and the benefits you will receive for your support. #SupportLocal #EndChildhoodHunger #DurhamTeens #CorporateSocialResponsibility #SocialInnovation #TeenEntrepreneurs

CALLING ALL YOUNG CHANGEMAKERS! Are you between the ages of 15-25? Do you want to make a difference in your community? 🏙️ It's time to step up and let your voices be heard in the local government! Here at OOH, we believe that the youth is not just the future – you are the NOW! That's why we've put together a list of strategies to get you actively involved in local government initiatives. We want YOU to be the change you wish to see in your neighborhoods! INTRODUCING: "Empowerment Blueprint: Youth Engagement in Governance" ✅ Strategy #1: Civic Education Workshops Learn how the local government functions and how policy-making affects your everyday life. ✅ Strategy #2: Youth Advisory Councils Join a panel of passionate young individuals to advise on issues that matter to you. ✅ Strategy #3: Internship Opportunities Get real-world experience by interning with local government offices! ✅ Strategy #4: Community Project Grants Do you have an idea that can improve your community? Pitch it and receive funding to bring it to life! ✅ Strategy #5: Volunteer Programs Make a direct impact by volunteering in local initiatives and causes you care about. 📢 We're making it our mission to support youth involvement at every level. Together, we can create vibrant communities that reflect YOUR values and YOUR vision. 🎯 Take the first step – GET INVOLVED! Sign up for our upcoming webinar to delve deeper into each strategy and learn how you can start making a difference today. Don't miss this chance to shape your future and contribute to the well-being of your community. #YouthInAction #CommunityFirst #YouthLeaders #YourVoiceMatters#FindHopeHere #OrgOfHope #YourLifeMatters

From the "Paths of Opportunity: What It Will Take for All Young People to Thrive," here are some outstanding stats: - Only 3 in 10 young people experiencing poverty earn a living wage by age 30. - Strong academic outcomes raise the odds of earning a living wage to 6 in 10. - Improving academics alone can’t level the playing field. What's missing is you! Where are partnerships in providing internships, workforce development, STEAM support, and financial literacy skills? Step up! Our students need you! We can help to hook you up! [Link to learn more: https://lnkd.in/efrMHmDP] [Schedule a consultation: https://lnkd.in/dGrWsYaA]

Having been involved with transfer credits, student’s ability to port their credits from one institution to another, and being a transfer credit/credit recognition student myself over 20 years ago with the lived experience of not being able to ladder up afterwards, the student-centred approach to transfer credits has always been personal and professional to me. This new organization is hopefully a further signal that higher education will be better positioned with quality standards that support more transfer of prior learning. If you know of great practices in transfer credit from around the world, I am looking into more research and examples for some projects. Please DM me or share below. #CAPLA #transfercredit #highered #studentmobility #lifelonglearning

Nothing brings more joy than the opportunity to mentor youth !! These are the young boys & girls who take our organization’s mission, vision & values far & wide into their lives, communities and the people they impact !! These summer interns presented their works to the audience who were thrilled for their brilliance and diligence exhibited in their accomplished works. The solutions they proposed could lead to many innovations & game changing system.Like Dr. Ravi Brahmbhatt said - our future entrepreneurs in the making ! Projects presented: - Community Needs Assessment - Youth Mental Health Awareness - Healthy Foods Advocacy - Public Health Research (Life in Covid Study) - Biomedical Project ( Blood Transportation & Navigation)