March 19, 2026
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Drawing from his experience as a former Bronx high school teacher, Kalani shares how his work with students shaped a mission to ensure that a college degree truly leads to economic opportunity.
The conversation dives into why skills alone aren’t enough, how isolation impacts job outcomes, and how COOP’s peer-driven model is helping thousands of graduates access the networks and support they need to launch their careers.
They also look ahead to what it will take to scale solutions, from employer engagement to policy changes like Workforce Pell, and how systems must evolve to deliver on the promise of higher education.
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