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“The governing body, in this case, the Board of Directors, reviewed and approved the filing of the Form 990.”

“A questionnaire is answered annually by each officer, director, trustee, and employee. Answers are reviewed by the Executive Director.”

“The Board completed a study of compensation in similar organizations using GuideStar website, 990's of other organizations, and information provided by an outside executive search and recruitment consultant. The Board then approved the compensation of the president.”

“Upon request”

“Due to the global pandemic and like so many other organizations, institutions, and businesses, MeckEds offices closed on March 13, 2020. On March 16th and with the support of our largest funding partner Charlotte Works, we purchased six Zoom Pro accounts. Our Career Pathways Advisors began reaching out to the students on their caseloads daily. By April the team had pivoted ( as did the rest of the world) to virtual programming. The upside of this was that we were able to open our programs to additional students and schools.From April- June 2020 we served approximately 250 students (duplicated), we offered a variety of programming opportunities such as virtual post-secondary exposure opportunities, job shadows, mentoring, and workshops. Program participants tuned in to virtually tour Howard University, Harvard, NC State, Queens University, and University of North Carolina at Greensboro. We also hosted over 20 virtual opportunities with the following companies: B. Well: Live Consciously, Duke Energy, Innovate Tech Charlotte, Sharon Towers, Fuzion Force Dance Studio, STEM Explore, and Twins Center Obstetrics and Gynecology among others. Topics covered during virtual experiences include: Entrepreneurship, Robotics & Technology, Healthcare, Social Work, Mental Health, Customer Service, Drone Operators, Line work, Manufacturing, and much more. Here is a sampling of programs and participation between September and December 2020.We were able to provide virtual experiences with: CMPD, Bank of America, Ally Bank, BW Sweets, Microsoft, Clark Hall Doors, Road to Hire, and a session on knowing your rights with Judge Bahiyya Walker. Over 116 (duplicated) students attended these virtual events. INTERNSHIPSAs businesses began to slowly and responsibly reopen, we were able to place participants in several in-person internships beginning in September 2020. THE LEARNING LABBeyond having a Chromebook and a WIFI Hotspot, the youth we serve need a safe and supportive place to learn. In August 2020, MeckEd converted its 3,000 sq.ft offices into a Learning Lab. Desks are spaced eight feet apart and wrapped with acrylic shields. Temperature is taken at the door. Laptops and reliable internet access is provided. Hand sanitizer is available and hospital grade cleaning takes place daily. The Lab opens at 7:30am and hosts approximately 24 students every week from Garinger, Harding, Vance, and West Charlotte.”