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True2Texas

By Johnny Lee Clarke

An inside look and perspective of how problem-solving works, to reverse a flow towards incarceration, and redirects the resources into more than $3M in economic value.

Johnny Lee Clarke was one of the first in California to author a program that gave underserved communities access to technology certifications to give agency to themselves in Silicon Valley.

The program CityLab Professional is one of the first pre-apprenticeship programs certified by the State of California in 2015, and later an Apprenticeship Program in 2018.
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True2TexasMay 13, 2019

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Summer Dreams 2023

Summer Dreams 2023

  1. CITYLAB PROFESSIONAL works with an Apprentice to deliver a program, service, or training contract. CITYLAB PROFESSIONAL issues a Training contract to the Apprentice.

  2. An Apprentice develops a program or opportunity and presents it to CITYLAB PROFESSIONAL, becoming the contractor and project manager. The Apprentice may lead or be part of a team delivering the project. CITYLAB PROFESSIONAL signs a contract with a third party and issues a consultancy contract to the Apprentice (and others as needed) for delivery. In some cases, a 'finder's fee' may be negotiated.

  3. An Apprentice offers services to third parties, leveraging the CITYLAB PROFESSIONAL brand and receiving backstopping support and access to materials. CITYLAB PROFESSIONAL provides basic support, and if more in-depth assistance is required, the Apprentice can subcontract CITYLAB PROFESSIONAL and include the cost in their contract with the third-party client. The Apprentice is directly contracted by the third-party and pays a percentage of the fee to CITYLAB PROFESSIONAL. Additional support from CITYLAB PROFESSIONAL can be contracted by the Apprentice if needed.

May 19, 202300:51
CityLab Professional Introduction

CityLab Professional Introduction

Our organization CityLab Professional is a Department of Labor Apprenticeship Program for Network Systems Specialists, registered in California for both Apprenticeship and Pre-Apprenticeship based on DOL standards. 

We are committed to helping individuals who have been impacted by the criminal justice system gain the skills and knowledge they need to build successful careers in the technology industry.

I would be grateful if you could review the following links to gain some background on our work:

Podcast episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/305Yamsppi6Zy2sqV6LKKW?go=1&sp_cid=dd193da61861ef429ae7c6e31089dc5e&utm_source=embed_player_p&utm_medium=desktop&nd=1

San Jose Spotlight article: https://sanjosespotlight.com/one-mans-fight-against-recidivism-in-santa-clara-county/

Mar 15, 202304:51
Preview Trailers

Preview Trailers

I would love for you to engage in polls and questions, and if you would leave a voice comment that would be super cool!

We want to make sure people in your neighborhood can find jobs in technology so we're teaching them how!

We're doing this by teaching them about technology and giving them more opportunities.

We want people in your neighborhood to have jobs in technology so we're teaching them about it!

We're doing this by teaching them about technology and giving them more opportunities.

Our efforts serve to help neighborhoods develop Informational Technology career paths for their residents, by the growing capacity in the industry and availability at colleges/universities in the area.

Do you have a high school diploma? It's a question you're tired of hearing.

No, but I've got this! Imagine having the ability to tell interviewers that you not only completed high school but also received a tech certification while incarcerated.

Now imagine being able to apply that knowledge to get meaningful employment when they're released.

CityLab Professional gives people opportunities that most might never otherwise have. Contact us today to see how we can help individuals in you succeed in technology careers!


Mar 23, 202204:16
Boots and BBQ

Boots and BBQ

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Johnny Lee Clarke was one of the first in California to author a program that gave underserved communities access to technology certifications.

He believed there was power in technology, but he also wanted those who were underprivileged to have the same opportunity.

[This] led him to create CityLab Professional.

Mar 23, 202200:48
Meet your Nieghbor aka Munchie Fest 2022

Meet your Nieghbor aka Munchie Fest 2022

A introduction into CityLab Professional
Mar 05, 202202:41
how do I get my show into episodes until I get more content.

how do I get my show into episodes until I get more content.

oh no they didn't.
May 13, 201900:29
Fresh Faces. First take on the media talent.

Fresh Faces. First take on the media talent.

Offering food at our conversation is important but optional. We go live May14th at 8 PST.
Apr 24, 201902:32
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beta

Citylab Boots and BBQ finals
Apr 03, 201904:54