In this episode of Wealth Gap Warriors, we sit down with Felix Lugo, Executive Director of High School Inc., a nonprofit organization revolutionizing how students in underserved communities prepare for their future.

With a powerful mission to close both the achievement and wealth gaps, High School Inc. connects high school students with real-world career pathways in industries like health care, culinary arts, automotive technology, and more. Felix shares how early career education, mentorship, and hands-on learning are transforming lives—especially for first-generation and low-income youth.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• How High School Inc. is bridging the education and opportunity gap
• Why career readiness matters for wealth-building in underserved communities
• The role of public-private partnerships in youth development
• Felix Lugo’s personal journey from corporate leadership to nonprofit impact

Whether you're an educator, policymaker, parent, or advocate for equity, this conversation offers powerful insights into how we can build generational wealth through education, opportunity, and empowerment.

Tune in and be inspired by real solutions to systemic inequality—one student at a time.