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EPISODE · Feb 25, 2026 · 19 MIN

Bridging the Digital Divide: How Nikki is Building Community

from The Power of Young People · host nylc

Discover how young people are driving social change through technology, mentorship, and community service in this week's episode of The Power of Young People. We sit down with Nikki Kothapalli, founder of ApplyIT, a youth-led nonprofit dedicated to bridging the digital divide by connecting students with local businesses. Explore Nikki’s journey into technology and her passion for empowering youth through skills-based volunteering and real-world projects. Learn how mentorship plays a vital role in building confidence, fostering leadership, and transforming community support. This episode highlights the challenges and opportunities of youth-led initiatives, demonstrating how young leaders can create meaningful social impact and shape a more equitable future. Tune in for actionable insights, compelling stories, and a call to empower the next generation to lead with technology and purpose.Learn more about NYLC at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nylc.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

Discover how young people are driving social change through technology, mentorship, and community service in this week's episode of The Power of Young People. We sit down with Nikki Kothapalli, founder of ApplyIT, a youth-led nonprofit dedicated to bridging the digital divide by connecting students with local businesses. Explore Nikki’s journey into technology and her passion for empowering youth through skills-based volunteering and real-world projects. Learn how mentorship plays a vital role in building confidence, fostering leadership, and transforming community support. This episode highlights the challenges and opportunities of youth-led initiatives, demonstrating how young leaders can create meaningful social impact and shape a more equitable future. Tune in for actionable insights, compelling stories, and a call to empower the next generation to lead with technology and purpose.Learn more about NYLC at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nylc.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

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