exalt
Ernest Butts is a dedicated program coordinator with extensive experience working with court-involved youth and educational support systems. Currently employed at exalt since August 2022, Ernest assesses and accepts participants into programs, collaborates with educators to enhance youth engagement, and facilitates internships to align with individual interests and skills. Previously, at The Posse Foundation, Ernest managed a scholarship nominator network, utilized Salesforce for data management, and monitored student outcomes. Additional experience includes career preparation support as a Basta Fellow, event coordination as a presidential intern at John Jay College, and operational assistance at the Campaign for Black Male Achievement. Ernest holds a Bachelor's degree in Public Administration from John Jay College and an Associate of Arts in Urban Studies from Guttman Community College.
exalt
exalt* is premised on demonstrated success showing that substantive, supported internships can be powerful catalysts and incentives for youth to pursue their education and employment goals. Our mission is to transform the lives of youth along the spectrum of criminal justice involvement by equipping them with the skills and experience necessary to become self-sufficient, self-fulfilled, productive members of society. exalt fulfills this mission by providing a cohesive program with four components: employability and life skills training; paid internships in youths' fields of interest; post-internship skill development and support services; and an alumni network that provides ongoing access to education and career development support and resources.