Education Quote by Jamie Dimon
“We've made a huge effort globally and in the US, in getting kids jobs. This is one piece. The South Bronx and inner-city schools need it more than most. It's our hometown; JPMorgan Chase banks a lot of people here. If you see the school, it works. Kids all getting jobs, they're smiling, they're proud of themselves. That's what we need to do in inner-city schools.”
About This Quote
The speaker emphasizes that large-scale employment initiatives for youth, especially in disadvantaged urban areas like the South Bronx, can boost confidence and community pride.
In simple terms: Youth employment lifts confidence and community morale.
Key Takeaway
Jobs empower inner‑city youth.
Themes
Economic empowerment
Community development
Education equity
Corporate social responsibility
Youth mentorship
Mood
Hopeful
Motivated
Proud
Type
Inspirational
Advocacy
Community-focused
When to use this quote
- School career fairs
- After‑school job programs
- Community bank outreach
- Youth apprenticeship pipelines
Key Concepts
Job creation
Local partnerships
Skill development
Social impact
Practical Applications
- Designing corporate‑school partnership models
- Measuring confidence gains from employment
Questions to Reflect On
- How does employment affect long‑term educational outcomes?
- What role should corporations play in local workforce development?
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