In this month's podcast "What Charter School Leadership Looks Like," School Improvement Partnership President Alan Wohlstetter hosts a discussion with Jo McKenzie, Vice President of The McKenzie Foundation, and John McKenzie, President of The McKenzie Foundation.

In this episode, John and Jo delve into the critical role of mentorship in shaping the futures of children and emphasize the importance of equipping young minds with essential skills, especially for those trapped in the cycle of poverty. They share their own personal stories of growth, success, failure and mentorship. The McKenzies also discuss the impactful work being done by The McKenzie Workforce Center alongside the Boys and Girls Club of Dane County, as well as their upcoming project, Pathways College and Career Academy, which aims to break down barriers and create career opportunities and a better life for underprivileged children. The McKenzies discuss how and why their foundation focuses specifically on development of career interests, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, social skills, physical and emotional wellbeing, civics and more.

This episode is appropriate for young adults and really anyone wanting to make a difference in the lives of young people. Make sure to stick around until the end for some key insights for students looking to become successful leaders!

SIP Website: www.schoolimprovementpartnership.net

McKenzie Workforce Development Center: https://bgcdcbuilds.org/about/

Alan Wohlstetter on LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-wohlstetter-279a00aa/

John McKenzie on LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-mckenzie-6437272a/

SIP on LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/school-improvement-partnership/