Education Linkage supports President Barack Obama's education initiative aimed at creating partnerships and alliances to educate and prepare youth for the 21st century workforce. The Links, Incorporated has forged a national partnership with Achieving the Dream, Incorporated to launch the "Equation for Excellence Program" with community colleges and HBCUs. Education Linkage will also lead The Links, Incorporated's efforts to create a sustainable relationship with other national organizations aligned with the Achieving the Dream partnership.