This episode we are talking with Patrick Zakee Young, Founder of Urban Tech Academy, an IT training program for youth and adults. He is also the President of SeSenergi Eco Solutions Enterprise, a renewable energy ecosystem development firm based in Chicago, Illinois.

Patrick’s winding journey from being a teacher, to IT professional to a social entrepreneur has not been without valuable life lessons. Join us as we discuss how he has leveraged his industry knowledge for the betterment of his community and the design process is connecting the dots for veterans, returning citizens and low income adults in Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood.