Phase 2: Improving Economic Outcomes for African-Americans In The SF Bay Area
In partnership with local community leaders in the San Francisco Bay Area and Mills College at Northeastern University, Dr. Nneka Allen-Harrison, Ed.D., co-founder and CEO of Summit Learning Institute®, leads vital research. Dr. NNeka's work investigates the employment trends of the Black labor force in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Phase 1 of the Bay Area Black Voices study was released in June 2024. This phase investigated employment trends of the Black labor force in the San Francisco Bay Area with the goal of exploring how “Empowerment Learning” can be used to improve economic outcomes for African Americans in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Phase 2, released in May 2025, expands the scope of this study by capturing critical insights into the structural barriers that shape Black employment experiences in the San Francisco Bay Area.
The findings from Phase 2 of this study introduce tools and strategies that inform policies, programs, and innovations designed to dismantle disproportionate Black employment and unemployment trends, enhance economic opportunities, and support community-led futures.
Expanding Career Readiness for SLIVS Through A Partnership With DX Tech Solutions & Cisco Academy Network
Summit Learning Institute® is proud to expand its career readiness course offertings to Summit Learning Institute® Virtual School (SLIVS) through its a groundbreaking partnership with DX TECH SOLUTIONS and the Cisco Systems Network Academy.
This collaboration will provide SLIVS students with access to high-impact, career-readiness courses in IT, cybersecurity, networking, and data science—empowering them with the 21st-century skills needed for the 4th Industrial Revolution. These virtual, hands-on learning experiences are designed to align with today’s workforce demands and prepare students for real-world success. Together, we’re unlocking new pathways to innovation, credentials, and tech-driven careers for middle and high school learners nationwide.
ScaleMax Hub Weekly Live Demo and Q&A for Entrepreneurs, Small Business Owners, and Solopreneurs
Watch the recorded kickoff of the ScaleMax Hub Weekly Live Demo and Q&A, originally held on May 30, 2025. In this dynamic session, Dr. Chris Harrison, Ed.D., introduces ScaleMax Hub as the all-in-one platform for small business owners ready to scale smarter, sell faster, and grow bigger. Featuring 50+ AI-powered apps aligned with the A.C.E.S.S. Blueprint™, this powerful system replaces scattered tools with one streamlined, scalable solution.
Register and join us every Friday via Zoom from 9:30 to 11:00 AM PST for weekly live demos, implementation tips, and real-time Q&A designed to help entrepreneurs unlock their full potential.
Summit Learning Institute® Partners With DX Tech Solutions
We are excited about a new partnership with DX Tech Solutions, led by co-founder and CEO, Maurice Butler!
This partnership began with an invitation to participate in the Virtual Small Business Expo organized by DX Tech Solutions on May 29, 2025, The goal of the expo is to help small business owners adopt digital technology tools and resources to scale their business operations.
During this virtual expo, Dr. Chris Harrison, Ed.D.—co-founder of Summit Learning Institute®, delivered a powerful live demo of ThinkPlan Builder Pro to showcase how small businesses can scale smarter, faster, and grow their business 500X with AI.
Announcing Summit Learning Institute® Virtual School (SLIVS)
Summit Learning Institute® Virtual School (SLIVS) was successfully launched in February 2025 by Co-Founders Dr. NNeka Allen-Harrison, Ed.D., and Dr. Chris Harrison, Ed.D., a husband-and-wife team committed to ensuring every child receives a quality education and learning experience.
Summit Learning Institute® Virtual School (SLIVS) is an online private school where middle and high school students can enroll and learn from anywhere in the U.S.
Flexible, High-Quality, Accredited, NCAA-Approved Courses
ACCEPTING ENROLLMENT APPLICATIONS NATIONWIDE NOW!
Phase 1: Improving Economic Outcomes for African-Americans In The SF Bay Area
As Principal Investigator (PI) of a new research study in collaboration with community partners and Mills at Northeastern University, our President & CEO is leading the charge in championing "Empowerment Learning" as a viable strategy for improving economic outcomes for African-Americans in the SF Bay Area.
Dr. NNeka Allen-Harrison released a groundbreaking research report in June 2024 with findings and recommendations that have far-reaching implications for the research needs of CBOs, secondary and higher education institutions, local, state, and federal entities, and other groups concerned with improving workforce and innovation opportunities for the Black Bay Area and others impacted by economic disparities.
A Certified Small Business (SB) approved by the State of California
We are happy to announce that Summit Learning Institute® is now a Certified Small Business (SB) by the State of California - Department of General Services (DGS)!
Summit Learning Institute® Is A Certified Minority-Owned Business
We are happy to announce that Summit Learning Institute® has been certified by ByBlack and the U.S. Chambers, Inc. (USBC) as a Minority-Owned Business and Black-Owned Business!
Expanding Our Corporate & Community Partnerships
Summit Learning Institute® is now an approved diversity-owned supplier in the Meta Diversity Supplier Program to its internal staff and departmental teams.
Expanding Our Corporate & Community Partnerships
Summit Learning Institute® has joined Google, Inc. as a Global Diversity Supplier to its internal staff and departmental teams.