The Thunder Fellows program helps students in the Tulsa region to discover future careers in the sports, entertainment and technology industries.
The news out of 6 is more closely examining the program in our Oklahoma focus on children.
In just four years, 110 students have passed through the program after the Fellows school.
At the beginning, it was just for students of the black high school, but now includes students like Tyla Wilson.
“It helped me develop skills that I have never thought of having, like communicating with people and adults, and it helps you acquire leadership skills and networking opportunities in general, and this helps you prepare for life outside the school,” she said.
Tyla is studying to become a sports coach, but says that the Thunder Fellows program has opened so many doors for her academically, professionally and socially.
During the 30 -week program, students meet mentors and other career professionals. They work on group projects that involve sports, entertainment and technology industries.
And with links with Oklahoma City Thunder, students also meet professionals and players from the team.
“For Oklahoma City Thunder, to make a major commitment to ensure that the next generation of young blacks has fair access to certain real and significant career opportunities and that these career paths are accessible and tangible for our children is an incredible thing,” said Cedric Ikpo with the Thunder Fellows program.
The program is located in the high increase in Reconciliation Way and Detroit in downtown Tulsa, a few meters from Black Wall Street Historic. Ikpo says it is by design.
“We keep history at the forefront of what we do,” he said. “We will always remember the titans and the foundations of the past, but we also want to be forward and ensure that our students and our blacks are equipped with professional networks and by peers as well as the skills necessary to be able to find success.”
Those interested in applying for the program can get more details here: Thunder Fellows.
Students will present their projects during a big event at the Bok Center next month.
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