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Jordan Dotson
Coverage of Jordan Dotson in the Nexus archive.
- Facing new challenges, Step Up program continues to train Minnesota’s future workforce
The Minneapolis Step Up program, established in 2003, continues to train lower-income teens, particularly students of color, through internships and mentorship. Jordan Dotson, a program graduate, now works at Best Buy, highlighting the program's role in workforce development. However, the program faces challenges like declining employer participation, reducing available internships.