Yellowbrick and CloseUp360 Strike Partnership, Offering Scholarships to Passion-Focused Online Industry Courses
Summary
Through this partnership, Yellowbrick will offer named scholarships to its educational programs in concert with the release of special projects—the first coming from Caron Butler. Butler, a 14-year veteran of the NBA who has since become a positive force in the realms of social justice and community impact, is releasing a special video feature that was recorded during his return trip to his hometown of Racine, Wisconsin, for Juneteenth this year. “Caron’s feature in particular, with its community focus and social justice message, maps perfectly to our focus on education and creative cultural awareness.” Butler has been hosting the NBAs virtual roundtables on social justice and recorded a remote chat for CloseUp360s "Hoopers Meet Heroes" series with his 7th grade English teacher from Racine—simultaneously highlighting the importance of educators while spotlighting his hometown community. We’ve partnered with the best brands in media, culture, and education, to develop online courses that demystify industries like Music, Fashion, Sneakers, Sports, and Hospitality. Topics include players journeys, personal branding, career development, hometown impact, international growth, and lifestyle interests.