Bridging the Digital Divide: How Nikki is Building Community

<p>Discover how young people are driving social change through technology, mentorship, and community service in this week&#39;s episode of The Power of Young People. We sit down with Nikki Kothapalli, founder of <a href="https://www.applyitus.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">ApplyIT</a>, a youth-led nonprofit dedicated to bridging the digital divide by connecting students with local businesses. </p><p>Explore Nikki’s journey into technology and her passion for empowering youth through skills-based volunteering and real-world projects. Learn how mentorship plays a vital role in building confidence, fostering leadership, and transforming community support. This episode highlights the challenges and opportunities of youth-led initiatives, demonstrating how young leaders can create meaningful social impact and shape a more equitable future. </p><p>Tune in for actionable insights, compelling stories, and a call to empower the next generation to lead with technology and purpose.</p><p><br></p><p>Learn more about NYLC at <a href="https://nylc.org/">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nylc.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>!</p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nylcorg/">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/nylcorg/">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-youth-leadership-council/">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, and <a href="https://www.threads.com/@nylcorg">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>!</p>