Students Get Ahead when Mentors Have Their Backs

Can we fix the K-12 opportunity gap? 

Andy Bobowski, co-founder of Backrs, thinks so. He joins us on today's episode to explain how his company makes financial and social capital accessible for the young people who need it most. After sharing the ways that his experiences as a Memphis teacher, principal, and charter school founder inspired the development of the Backrs app, Bobowski tells us why empowering kids with a diverse network of invested adults can change the lives of students and mentors alike.

Zytiera Richardson, one of the Backrs first protégés (student users), shares her story as a testament to that. She discusses how her Backrs mentors supported her as she graduated high school and became the first of her family members to attend college. Now, studying nursing at MTSU while serving as a head RA, she's adamant that the Backrs app will enable students across the country to achieve their academic, financial, and career aspirations.

To learn more about the Backrs app, visit the company's website: www.backrs.com

To become a Backrs mentor, go to the Google Play store or the Apple App store and download the app. By giving as little as 10-15 minutes per week, you could help a high-performing but under-resourced young person achieve their dreams.

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