Why College-Ready Students Still Drop Out & How Paid Internships Fix It - with Dr. Donnell J. Butler, Founder & President, Prelude
Dr. Donnell J. Butler, Founder & President · Prelude
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How does a South Bronx kid who started at McDonald's at 14 transform a Citibank internship into a mission to create economic freedom for underserved youth?
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What happens when 95 high school students earn $6 dollars for 10 hours per week in year long paid internships while taking rigorous professional skills seminars for credit?
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How does a learn & earn model with 100% employer partnership renewals prepare the "mighty middle" students for both college success & career readiness?
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It's YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,
YOUR guest is Dr. Donnell J. Butler, Founder & President, Prelude
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
- How does a South Bronx kid who started at McDonald's at 14 transform a Citibank internship into a mission to create economic freedom for underserved youth?
- What happens when 95 high school students earn $6 dollars for 10 hours per week in year long paid internships while taking rigorous professional skills seminars for credit?
- How does a learn & earn model with 100% employer partnership renewals prepare the "mighty middle" students for both college success & career readiness?
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