Hosting the First Live Virtual Career Fair using Edge Factor

By Dawn McFall | November 11, 2020

Challenges are not new to the people who live and  work in western Pennsylvania, so when COVID-19 upended what activities take place during a normal school year, local workforce and education leaders addressed it as an opportunity to rethink their annual Business & Industry Career Fair.  “The Fair is an opportunity for our 10th grade…

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A Conversation with Entrepreneur Alex Peay

By Alex Peay and Rashaun Bennett | August 6, 2019

Rashaun Bennett of NYEC sat down with Alex Peay, the founder of Rising Sons to discuss his work and passion for helping youth better their lives and communities. While taking an untraditional path towards service, Alex wants more youth to understand the value and benefits behind social entrepreneurship. Q: Thank you for taking the time…

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Ensuring the Youth Opportunity Guarantee Works for Undocumented Youth

By Rashaun Bennett | April 16, 2019

Undocumented youth are an integral part of the United States. Regardless of documentation status, immigrants contribute to our country—supporting their families, serving their communities, and contributing to local, state and national economies. However, the nearly 2.1 million undocumented youth under the age of 24 are often left out of opportunities and programs, and therefore face…

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