More Than Making The Grade: T3 Partnership Director Prepares Students For Workforce

Arlington TX

26 May, 2022

6:36 PM

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By Jacob Sanchez, Fort Worth Report May 26, 2022 Natalie Young Williams can still remember the energy that engulfed her whenever her family reminded her she could achieve anything she wanted. Williams felt empowered and knew she could reach her goal — whatever it was. This was second nature in a family filled with educators. They encouraged Williams to set her sights high. Together, they would find her path. Williams did that and became a lawyer before transitioning into her true calling: education. Williams is the executive director of the Tarrant To & Through Partnership, an organization that supports students through college and career advising, scholarships and mentorships to help them earn a degree or credential and enter the workforce. In her role, she's trying to give students in Fort Worth and Tarrant County the same support she had growing up to help them find their own path to a successful life. "It's that energy that we want all Tarrant County students to have that truly the options and opportunities are endless," Williams said. To read the full article, click here. Fort Worth Report is a nonpartisan, nonprofit news organization that produces factual, in-depth journalism about city and county government, schools, healthcare, business, and arts and culture in Tarrant County. Always free to read; subscribe to newsletters, read coverage or support our newsroom at fortworthreport.org.