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It's very encouraging that an increasing number of employers are committing to play their part in improving social mobility. It is becoming clear, though, that transactional and short term attempts at talent engagement do not yield the results needed for employers or the communities they seek to engage.\n\nSo what can employers learn from nonprofits that achieve positive outcomes that do improve social mobility?\n\nMy guest this week is Irene Shih, CEO of Minds Matter Bay Area. This education nonprofit connects driven and determined students from low-income families with the people, preparation, and possibilities to succeed in college. Minds Matter Bay Area has been incredibly successful with its mission, and Irene has some critical learnings to share that employers focusing on social mobility will find extremely valuable.\n\nIn the interview, we discuss:\n\nWhat is college undermatching, and why is it important to solve it\n\nThe importance of networks\n\nWhat are the most significant barriers to top college entrance for low-income students?\n\nEconomic connectedness and cross-class friendships\n\nWhat are the interventions that lift people out of poverty?\n\nPositive outcomes\n\nTrust and relationships\n\nThe importance of long-term talent engagement and why transactional approaches don't work.\n\nAdvice to employers on improving social mobility\n\nListen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts.