The Vanishing Ladder: Why Minneapolis’ Landmark Youth Internship Program is Facing a Crisis of Participation
MINNEAPOLIS — Jordan Dotson’s journey from the North Side of Minneapolis to the corporate headquarters of Best Buy is a testament to the power of structured opportunity. A 2019 graduate of Minneapolis South High School, Dotson grew up in a working-class…
The Step Up Paradox: Minneapolis’ Premier Youth Internship Program Faces Declining Participation Amidst Critical Workforce Needs
MINNEAPOLIS — Jordan Dotson’s daily commute in 2019 was a testament to her ambition. A standout student at Minneapolis South High School, Dotson traveled from her working-class neighborhood on the North Side, navigating two city buses each way to…