Michael Becketts, director of Durham County Department of Social Services and members of Made in Durham’s Advisory Team, discusses opportunities for helping foster youth transition to life on their own. MORE
Made in Durham Executive Director Meredythe and … Fulkerson talks about the community partnership that is helping youth connect work, learning and career opportunity. MORE
Durham Public Schools Superintendent Bert L’Homme says the district needs the entire community’s support to reduce the achievement gap. MORE
The N&O’s editorial board says: “Durham Tech would get roughly $20 million for improvements, another serious need at a time when the state’s community colleges are more important than ever.” MORE
Gang expert Michelle Young says gangs fill a gap for youth ages 14-16 who want to earn money but have no place to work legally. MORE
Made in Durham Youth Transitions Strategist Lydia Newman describes how education-to-career pathways can connect formerly disconnected youth to education and training that will meet a critical talent need for business. MORE
Duke Energy Foundation has awarded Made in Durham a $30,000 grant to advance an education-to-work initiative designed to prepare alternative school students for career success. The grant will help fund curriculum development, training and support services for students who have reengaged in school after dropping out. MORE
Made in Durham's Youth Network is recruiting volunteers for a research project on how Durham Public Schools (DPS) prepares students for career success. MORE
The Institute for Higher Education Policy interviews Made in Durham staffers Laura Wendell, business engagement strategist, and Lydia Newman, youth transitions strategist, for Chapter 2 of its guidebook. MORE
Leonide Inge talks with Vance Schools Superintendent Anthony Jackson about the opportunity gap. MORE
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