Senior Vice President Brandon Nichols Joins WVON to Discuss Olive-Harvey College's Partnerships and its World-Class TDL Center

"We need to ensure we are taking our Black males with us on this path to upward mobility," said Dr. Nichols (Left: Danny Marshall, Dr. Brandon Nichols and George Wright)

On Saturday, February 3, Dr. Brandon Nichols, Olive-Harvey College senior vice president, joined The Partnership’s CEO George Wright and Danny Marshall on their WVON show to discuss work-based learning opportunities available and more.

“Olive-Harvey College just doesn’t represent the college, it represents the community. It’s the same community that I grew-up in. I’ve been able to take advantage of serving the community I’m from. I love the college because it’s not just a job, it’s my home,” said Dr. Nichols.

"We are very intentional about ensuring we are meeting students where they are and breaking down barriers so Black and Brown students can access higher education seamlessly." — “We are very intentional about ensuring we are meeting students where they are and breaking down barriers so Black and Brown students can access higher education seamlessly, ” said Dr. Nichols.

“When I saw Olive-Harvey’s facility, I said ‘who knew’ about all the amazing educational pathways available there,” said Wright.

“When you walk through that door at Olive-Harvey, it gives you the sense that you are with family. You are home,” added Dr. Nichols.

To learn about Olive-Harvey College‘s world-class TDL center and its partnership with the CTA and Pace; and how to train or find a educational pathway that leads to an in demand, high growth job that pays well, click here to listen to the full interview on YouTube.