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Exploring a Career in Radio with Brandy from Q101
What is it really like being in radio? That’s the question our youth got to explore in one of our Summer Career Enrichment Highlights with Brandy Lindsey from Q101!Brandy got involved when On the Road started, serving as a Community Teacher during our first year. ...
Exploring Food and Culture in Our Emerging Chefs Program
Nine years ago, a group of dedicated professionals, including our founder and president Brent Holsinger, came together to lead two 21st Century grant-funded programs, known as Beyond the Bell. Kristi Van Sickle was a part of that original team, beginning an initiative...
On the Road High School Youth Delivers Absolutely Inspiring Keynote Speech at 5th Anniversary Gala
Recently, we had the honor of hosting our 5th Anniversary “Playing it Forward” Gala. It was a night to reflect on our mission and the ways we’ve been able to empower our youth, and a special opportunity to recognize all of the amazing individuals and businesses who...
OTRC Program Coordinator Named Next Gen Afterschool Leader
The National Afterschool Association has named Emani Morse, OTRC Program Coordinator, a Next Gen Afterschool Leader. Emani has been with On the Road since October 2018 when she joined the team to lead our newly established program at Thomas Harrison Middle School....
8th Grade Academy: Building a Community of Leaders
It was a typical afternoon at our Skyline Middle School program as the familiar group of kids hurried into the cafeteria at the end of the school day. They grabbed a snack and a drink before taking their seats at a lunchroom table, each with one of our Youth Leaders...