Vicki Sokolik refuses to be an Ostrich. Her son brought to her attention the crisis of unhoused youth — youth unhoused, not living with a parent/guardian, and not in foster care — in America, and she has been fighting to support this vulnerable population every since. Most active in Tampa Bay, Florida, Vicki is the founder and CEO of the nonprofit Starting Right, Now, which removes barriers for unaccompanied homeless youth to cultivate long-term well-being and self-sufficiency. She is also the author of the new book, “If You See Them: Young, Unhoused, and Alone in America.” Vicki Sokolik joined host Jay Ruderman to discuss the many ways unhoused youth fall through the cracks in our society, how her organization helps them, and also how to build trust with people who could use your help. Episode Chapters (00:00) Intro (01:10) Vicki’s origin story (02:40) What is “unhoused youth?” (06:40) What should a person do if they worry they see an unhoused youth? (08:19) How have conversations around unhoused youth changed in Vicki’s 20 years working with them? (11:02) How do people get the word out and help unhoused youth? (14:55) Vicki’s new book (16:48) How Vicki builds trust (20:10) What do students receive at Starting Right, Now? (22:58) How does Vicki balance advocacy and direct support? (27:53) Starting Right, Now alumni (29:10) Goodbye For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/…
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In the third podcast of the introductory series, The Academic Engineer discusses how civil/structural engineering is the key to academic success. He further talks about how the design concept of a suspension bridge can be translated as a guide to engage family, school, and community to achieve academic and long-range career goals.…
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The Academic Engineer discusses five things about education and/or academics that may not be entirely accurate if you look beneath the surface. He talks about how the SAT test is just like the NFL combine. He also talks about an academic discovery from Malcolm Gladwell's book "David and Goliath" and questions whether if the bigger school is best fo…
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Jerome McQueen, the Academic Engineer introduces the Achieving Academic Success Pocast. He discussess how the rise in tuition cost has outgained the rise in salaries and offer strategies to reduce the cost of college. He also discusses that the mission of this podcast is to provide information to obtain marketable skills for the least cost possible…
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