Neighborhood Learning Alliance

08/26/2026

From high school diploma to college campus this fall—Episode 3 of "Beyond the Diploma Podcast" features two of our newest grads!

Allderdice Class of 2026 grad Medina (entering CCAC Nursing) and Brashear Class of 2026 grad Tyra (entering Indiana University of Pennsylvania for IT) share how the Neighborhood Learning Alliance (NLA) High School University program boosted their confidence and career focus.

Plus, Tyra's step-mother joins to share a parent's view on the program's benefits.

Catch the full conversation before the semester gets into high gear!

08/24/2026

Happy 1st day of school to our Pittsburgh Public Schools students & administrators! Have an amazing school year!

08/19/2026

EPISODE 2 IS LIVE‼️

We’re back with the second installment of our "Beyond the Diploma Podcast" series!

This week, we’re sitting down with two exceptional High School University (HSU) alumni, Paige and Jaylen. They open up about their impactful time with NLA, how they discovered their "why," and pass along some invaluable advice for current high school students.

Here’s where these future leaders are headed this fall:

Paige is heading to Howard University to major in Computer Science, with plans to pursue Law in grad school!

Jaylen is joining the Slippery Rock University family as an incoming freshman on the football team, majoring in Business and Sports Management!

Tune in for an inspiring conversation on purpose, passion, and what it takes to take that next big step.

Listen to Episode 2 now and leave some encouragement for Paige and Jaylen in the comments!

08/12/2026

08/07/2026

Here’s a special sneak peek behind the scenes of our HSU Careers Unlocked initiative!

Neighborhood Learning Alliance is proud to partner with Woodland Hills High School, Allegheny Health Network (AHN), and CCAC to create meaningful career readiness opportunities for local students in the health fields.

We can’t wait to share the full story with you!

Stay tuned for the official release of our Signing Day video!

Like and share to support our young leaders!

08/03/2026

Last week, we were thrilled to host Adria Parrott from STEM Next Opportunity Fund and Contrell Armor from the Pennsylvania Statewide Afterschool Youth Development Network (PSAYDN) to meet and hear from the Neighborhood Learning Alliance HSU Technology Career Pathway students!

Our students led an insightful, high-level discussion covering:

Teen Perspectives on AI: What responsible AI usage actually looks like for today’s youth.

Ethics in Tech: The responsibility developers hold when building and training datasets.

Real-World Impact: A lively debate on a recent case of AI going rogue during trial testing.

It’s inspiring to see young minds not just using technology, but actively questioning and shaping its ethical future. Thank you, Adria and Contrell, for investing your time and expertise into our future innovators!

07/31/2026

Neighborhood Learning Alliance is a nonprofit organization that strives to improve education and opportunities of lower-income families within Allegheny County through strategic partnerships with the community and faith-based organizations.

We offer programs for students from kindergarten through high school that focuses on supplementary learning as well as higher education.

Learn more about our programming, upcoming events, and career opportunities here: www.NeighborhoodLearning.org

07/21/2026

Neighborhood Learning Alliance is a nonprofit organization that strives to improve education and opportunities of lower-income families within Allegheny County through strategic partnerships with the community and faith-based organizations.

We offer programs for students from kindergarten through high school that focuses on supplementary learning as well as higher education.

For more on our programming, upcoming events, resources, and ways to donate, find us online at www.NeighborhoodLearning.org!

07/16/2026

Last week, the 2026 Bridge to Learn Summer Learning Tour highlighted the NLA K-5 Little Warriors Summer program.

The Bridge to Learn members visited summer campers and staff at Pittsburgh Concord Elementary to raise awareness of the importance of summer learning for youth in Allegheny County.

This tour is a celebration of National Summer Learning Week, a campaign dedicated to elevating the importance of summer learning.

Through the Summer Learning Tour, Bridge to Learn highlights providers implementing high-quality programming in our region.

Neighborhood Learning Alliance was thrilled to be highlighted. Karen Dreyer, Executive Director of APOST, spotlighted the importance of summer programs and the impact they are having across Allegheny County.

Additionally, APOST received a Proclamation from Office of the Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato.

Reading Warrior, Sharan gave insight into how his experience as a Reading Warrior has helped sharpen his skills to pursue a career in teaching, and why programs like this are important for youth.

Executive Director of NLA Kashif Henderson shared how the NLA K-5 Little Warriors Summer Camp is providing a free, six-week camp to families across the City of Pittsburgh and Wilkinsburg.

Community enrichment providers showcased the summer engagement experiences being offered to youth this summer.

Our guests engaged in activities with the The Young Dreamers’ Bookstore, We Cook We Eat LLC , Tree Pittsburgh, and Learning Disabilities of PA (LDA).

Thank you to our Bridge to Learn partners:

A+ Schools
Allegheny County Department of Children Initiatives
Allegheny County Department of Human Services
Allies or Children
Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School Time (APOST)
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
Pittsburgh Public Schools
Remake Learning
The Mentoring Partnership of Southwestern Pennsylvania
Trying Together
United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania