AfroTech Conference 2026
Korri Jackson
Senior Program Manager, Environment, Policy and Social Initiatives, Apple
Track Future of Work
Biography
Korri Jackson, a Senior Program Manager on Apple’s Environment, Policy, and Social Initiatives Team, develops and implements strategies that shape Apple’s global impact on education across K-12, higher education, and workforce development. With over 25 years of experience in technology education, Korri has championed Apple’s commitment to education as a core value since joining the company in 2015. Her career at Apple began with developing education content and launching programs for Worldwide Education Product Marketing. In 2020, she transitioned to leading and supporting community-based education projects and programs for the company.
Sessions
Experience Required. Opportunity Needed. Presented by Apple
Wed, Nov 4, 12:10 PM – 12:50 PM CT
Track Future of Work
How do you get experience when you need experience to get hired? For early talent, that question opens a bigger conversation about access, opportunity, and how employers recognize potential. Learn more about how Apple is supporting PROPEL Center to explore challenges as a new model for talent development and discovery, connecting students with real problems, industry feedback, and relationships that can help launch careers. Come hear from HBCU students who won first place winners in Propel Center’s 2025 HBCU Innovation Challenge competition in Austin, TX in conversation with Apple and Propel Center.
