{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Seeds of Success: Early Exposure and the Future Youth Workforce in Charlotte","description":"Workforce readiness doesn't start at graduation\u2014it begins the moment a young person discovers confidence, curiosity, and leadership potential. In this episode of Engaged, Empowered, Employed, Charlotte Works Communications Manager Shameika Rhymes sits down with Tayuanee Dewberry from the Girl Scouts Hornets\u2019 Nest Council and Eric Summerour from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools to explore how Charlotte is planting the seeds of success in our youth workforce ecosystem. Together, they discuss how early exposure to STEM, robotics, and foundational &quot;durable skills&quot;\u2014like problem-solving, teamwork, and resilience\u2014sparks long-term impact for our region's future talent. Discover how public schools, community organizations, and regional workforce programs like Charlotte Works' NextGen initiative collaborate to bridge the opportunity gap, ensure ZIP code doesn't determine access, and prepare local youth to step into the careers of tomorrow. ","author_name":"Engaged, Empowered, Employed","author_url":"http:\/\/charlotteworks.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/42478700\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/b2bb1c\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/42478700"}