Urban Alliance is at SXSW EDU and SXSW, where we’re bringing a frequently overlooked barrier to student success to a national stage: digital inequities. We will also lead a discussion on how partnership innovation leads to long-term impact.
FEATURED SESSIONS:
Tuesday, March 7, 2023, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm CT, Austin, Texas
SXSW EDU – Creating Unique Partnerships to Uplift Communities
Partnerships are key to creating measurable positive outcomes for young people and exponentially increasing impact for communities. Beyond the classroom, work-based paid internships, on-the-job mentoring, hands-on skills training, and professional development can lead to economic mobility. This panel of experts will share how they are building public, private and nonprofit sector partnerships to provide young adults equitable opportunities to earn a living wage, and make lifelong connections.
Speakers
Abiodun Durojaye, Ed.D, Executive Director, Urban Alliance Chicago
Michael Akin, President, LINK Strategic Partners
Bertina Ceccarelli, CEO, NPower
Michael Strautmanis, Executive Vice President, External Affairs, Obama Foundation
Wednesday, March 15, 2023, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm CT, Austin, Texas
SXSW – Digital Equity for the Next Gen
It’s time to challenge the assumption that all young people are “digital natives” and “good at tech” and see the reality. When we think about connecting the next gen workforce with technology, there is a disconnect. The digital divide still exists, especially among young people of color, and it was magnified even more during the pandemic. Many lack access to home internet, the devices they need, and digital skills training. How can we increase digital equity so those being left behind can be plugged into future work opportunities? These leaders will share strategic and holistic approaches that work to expand opportunities and build a more diverse and tech-trained future workforce.
Speakers
Seema Sabnani, Chief Program Officer, Urban Alliance
Joe Paul, CEO, ByteBack
Angela Siefer, Executive Director, National Digital Inclusion Alliance