SXSW EDU 2025

Alternative Trade School for People Facing Systemic Barriers

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Alternative trade schools provide a career pathway when a traditional four-year college is not viable. Those facing systemic barriers or who are impacted by the justice system, can benefit from education programs designed to meet their complex needs. Comprehensive professional training paired with intensive social support can offer a transformative, empowering pathway to financial security. Partnering with employer partners who help define staffing needs and then commit to hiring grads is the difference-maker and key to clearly defined career pathways and lasting impact.


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  1. • A different trade school model tailored to people with systemic barriers to mobility can lead to life-changing careers when college is not viable
  2. • A holistic approach to the students’ needs, providing comprehensive social services and life-long support is the secret sauce to successful outcomes
  3. • Employer collaboration and commitment to hiring grads is key to creating clearly defined career pathways essential for people facing systemic barrie

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Andrea Greif, PR and Communications Consultant, Andrea Greif Communications LLC


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