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Top Stories That Made Waves in 2024

Our programs provide students of color from low-income backgrounds with the educational opportunities, career skills and experiences, and financial freedom they need to meet their goals and thrive. Here are some of the highlights of what that looked like in 2024 and a preview of what’s to come in 2025.

Patrick O'Donnell December 18, 2024

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🎙️Panel: What does belonging look like for Gen Z?

Moderated by Bay Area reporter Stephanie Lin, this panel brings together college students and college grads who are sharing about their experiences building community in college, at their jobs, and beyond.

Making Waves Education Foundation September 3, 2024

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Listening to Gen Z to Reimagine Education and Employment Pathways

CEO Patrick O’Donnell spotlights how Gen Z is ringing the alarm bell, saying current education and workforce systems aren’t working. He shares how Making Waves is listening to learn from Gen Z and testing and learning from some new approaches – from mentorship to AI to internships.

Patrick O'Donnell July 22, 2024

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Top Stories That Made Waves in 2024

🎙️Panel: What does belonging look like for Gen Z?

Listening to Gen Z to Reimagine Education and Employment Pathways

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