Welcome back to Direct Connect Milwaukee, where we spotlight the movers and shakers making a real difference in our city. In this inspiring episode, “Voices of Youth,” host Speaker A sits down with Ms. Angelia Gatson of Northcott Neighborhood House–a local champion for youth employment and empowerment.

Ms. Gatson, the lead employment specialist at Northcott, gives listeners an inside look into the Arborist Landscape and Design and Construction-based training programs. These initiatives aren’t just about teaching hard skills like handling tools or earning certifications; they dig deeper, tackling crucial “soft skills” such as punctuality, accountability, communication, and maintaining professionalism. The ultimate goal? To equip young adults not only to land jobs but, just as importantly, to keep them.

Throughout the conversation, Ms.  ...