In this episode, we’re talking to the Vice President of Innovation at CityWorks DC, Lateefah Durant. CityWorks DC is a non-profit venture incubated by CityBridge Education that is launching new and amplifying existing initiatives that reshape education-to-employment pathways for young people in Washington D.C.
During our talk, Lateefah goes in-depth about Modern Youth Apprenticeship and the importance of every child having access to a high-quality education regardless of their zip code because the outcome of a child’s life depends heavily on their education.
We explore how Lateefah and the team at CityWorks DC catalyze change by mobilizing employers, educators, and city leaders to create a local, equitable talent pipeline that provides high-wage and high-demand jobs that include young people of color in D.C.
You’ll also hear about Lateefah’s unique educational experience growing up in Philadelphia, as well as her perspective on being a leader and woman of color throughout her very own trailblazing career.
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To learn more about CityWorks DC and CareerWiseDC:
Visit: https://citybridge.org/our-portfolio/cityworks-dc/
Instagram: @cityworksdc @careerwisedc
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cityworks-dc/about/
To learn more about becoming a business partner of CityWorksDC email Lateefah at: ldurant@citybridge.org
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