Black-Owned Tech Start-Up Launches First-Ever Social Capital App for Low and Middle-Income Students

February 17, 2022 Member Success

MYOH Connects Youth to Working and Supportive Adults to Learn about Employment Opportunities and Break into the Hidden Labor Market

“While schools are concerned about measuring what students know, measuring who they know is equally important—especially during these times of Covid.””

— Edward DeJesus

LAUREL, MD, UNITED STATES, February 15, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ — With studies finding that 70% of all jobs are never listed, and up to 80% are filled through networking and personal connections, Social Capital Builders (SCB), the social enterprise dedicated to promoting the lifelong economic and social well-being of youth and families, has launched My Opportunity Hub (MYOH), the first of its kind app to help low and middle-income youth increase connections, expand opportunities, and break into this hidden labor market.

Designed on social network science, MYOH is available nationally to help students enrolled in federal, state, and local workforce programs build social capital with a select group of employed connections to learn about quality jobs and developmental programs. Through scientifically structured, monthly interactions, these Opportunity Guides connect users to potential employment opportunities, as well as provide guidance, support, and career development advice. Read more