In this episode, host Philip Thomas sits down with Devin McDonald, Icylee Basketbill, and Innovate's own David Castro to discuss I-Lead's ACE Program. A partnership with Harcum College, ACE (Achieve College Education) bridges the informational, geographic, cultural and financial gaps experienced by low-income working adults seeking a college degree by delivering accredited associate degree programs through unique partnerships with community-based organizations. Local organizations with the trust of the community recruit students, host classes and serve as liaisons with the college while earning unrestricted operating revenue. Originally a cohort of twenty students at one community based organization, over 500 working adults have earned associate degrees through the ACE program and over 600 are currently enrolled at twelve community partner locations across southeastern Pennsylvania.