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LACCD news conference for $15 million grantCheryl Krasho
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LACCD news conference for $15 million grantCheryl Krasho
The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) celebrated receiving a $15 million grant from the California Career Pathways Trust to transform the lives of thousands of students. The grant will allow LACCD to blend academic and career technical education, connect employers to schools, and train students for jobs in high demand fields. Implementing the program will be the Los Angeles Regional Career Pathways Project, the largest collaborative model in California, uniting community colleges, high schools, employers, and others to prepare over 6,000 students for good paying careers.
The annual report summarizes economic development activities and accomplishments in Tiffin and Seneca County, Ohio over the past year. It highlights that more than 350 new jobs and $75 million in investments were generated. Specific projects contributing to these gains are outlined, including expansions of existing companies and several new healthcare, education, retail and industrial facilities. The report also discusses goals for further intensifying economic development efforts in the areas of business retention and attraction, infrastructure improvements, and downtown revitalization in 2015.
HBCUgrow LEAD Conference: Branding's role in increasing enrollmentJeanne Frazer
Branding's role in increasing enrollment was presented at the Fall 2016 LEAD Conference (an HBCUgrow Conference) in Nashville at host Tennessee State University.
A great brand is like gold...or should we say green? Increasing enrollment in today's competitive environment often means updating your brand platform to meet the changing needs (and expectations) of students. Dozens of universities have updated their brands this year. Learn why research is the key to getting the new brand right' how to get stakeholder buy-in; and why enrollment management and marketing teams MUST work together to ensure the best results for the university as a whole.
This document summarizes SAP's corporate social responsibility initiatives in North America. It discusses SAP's vision of helping the world run better and improving people's lives. It then provides examples of partnerships with organizations like GENYOUth, the Red Cross, Start-Up High School, and others to enhance education, support disaster relief, engage youth in entrepreneurship, and address other social issues. It highlights how SAP contributes through funding, technology donations, employee engagement and expertise to help these organizations achieve their missions and drive social innovation.
This document summarizes AT&T's corporate social responsibility goals and initiatives. It outlines three focus areas of people, planet, and possibilities. Specific goals include driving resource efficiency, enabling carbon savings 10 times their operational footprint, and collaborating to improve technology supply chains. Key programs described are AT&T Aspire to increase U.S. high school graduation rates to 90% through education investments and mentoring. It also discusses responsible technology use initiatives and how connectivity can enable reductions in emissions and power sustainable development.
Knight Foundation's Communities Program - Strategy PresentationKnight Foundation
Knight Foundation’s Communities Program engages people and institutions in the transformational issues and opportunities of their time. To do this, we take a long-term view of communities.
We consider the local narrative, spot important long-term trends and opportunities, then invest in the people and institutions in whom we believe can make a difference with a constant eye on innovation and community impact. To find out more visit www.knightfoundation.org
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The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) celebrated receiving a $15 million grant from the California Career Pathways Trust to transform the lives of thousands of students. The grant will allow LACCD to blend academic and career technical education, connect employers to schools, and train students for jobs in high demand fields. Implementing the program will be the Los Angeles Regional Career Pathways Project, the largest collaborative model in California, uniting community colleges, high schools, employers, and others to prepare over 6,000 students for good paying careers.
LACCD news conference for $15 million grantCheryl Krasho
The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) celebrated receiving a $15 million grant from the California Career Pathways Trust to transform the lives of thousands of students. The grant will allow LACCD to blend academic and career technical education, connect employers to schools, and train students for jobs in high demand fields. Implementing the program will be the Los Angeles Regional Career Pathways Project, the largest collaborative model in California, uniting community colleges, high schools, employers, and others to prepare over 6,000 students for good paying careers.
The annual report summarizes economic development activities and accomplishments in Tiffin and Seneca County, Ohio over the past year. It highlights that more than 350 new jobs and $75 million in investments were generated. Specific projects contributing to these gains are outlined, including expansions of existing companies and several new healthcare, education, retail and industrial facilities. The report also discusses goals for further intensifying economic development efforts in the areas of business retention and attraction, infrastructure improvements, and downtown revitalization in 2015.
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The document is an agenda for a workshop on STEM education hosted by Time Warner Cable.
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