Che Watkins, the executive director of the nonprofit Braven Atlanta, says college is often seen as the ticket to the American dream — and 30% of the 1.3 million low-income and first-generation college students secure a strong first job.
On Monday’s edition of “Closer Look,” Watkins told program host Rose Scott that in addition to not securing a strong first job, women of color are often paid significantly less than their white counterparts
“The goal of Braven is to work with colleges and universities in the country and provide them with a pathway or a bridge between the higher education that students are getting into career paths and employment and grad school opportunities,” explained Watkins.
During the conversation, Watkins talked about a new partnership between Spelman College and Braven that will afford Spelman sophomore students a two-part career-accelerating experience.
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