Why College-Ready Students Still Drop Out & How Paid Internships Fix It - with Dr. Donnell J. Butler, Founder & President, Prelude

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Why College-Ready Students Still Drop Out & How Paid Internships Fix It - with Dr. Donnell J. Butler, Founder & President, Prelude

The EdUp Experience

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Why College-Ready Students Still Drop Out & How Paid Internships Fix It - with Dr. Donnell J. Butler, Founder & President, Prelude

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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