Education Design Lab
πΊ Thanks to NBC Montana for spotlighting our work last week in Montana preparing learners for high-demand broadband careers!
π With support from a $5.75M U.S. Department of Labor Strengthening Community Colleges grant, Education Design Lab is partnering with Montanaβs two-year colleges to co-design skills-focused pathways that connect learners to economic opportunity, while meeting the urgent talent needs of the broadband industry through the Montana Rapid Broadband Training (MT- RBT) initiative.
π Grant announcement: https://buff.ly/ypnQ26Q
π° NBC Montana feature: https://buff.ly/lHhzxws
05/20/2025
π We're SO excited to announce the second cohort of the Community College Growth Engine Fellows (CCGE Fellows 2.0)!
π 10 Higher Education leaders across 5 states are stepping up to design micro-pathways and ensure learners are equipped with the skills they need for high-growth career opportunities. This work marks a bold step forward in building a future-ready workforce!
π Special thanks to Walmart for their generous support in making this possible!
π Meet the Fellows:
Daniel Archer, Nevada System of Higher Education
Natalie Brown, PhD, Nevada System of Higher Education
Andrea J. Crowley, EdD, North Carolina Student Success Center (NC SSC)
Tola Francis-Sanusi, MBA, Marion Technical College, Ohio
Andrew Gardner, North Carolina Community College System
Crystal J., Ohio Association of Community Colleges
Seth Marc Kamen, Ed.D., North Carolina Community College System
Blaise King, Accelerate Mississippi
Tina Moore, Ed.D., Arkansas Division of Higher Education
Kyla Waters, Center for Workforce, Arkansas Community Colleges
π Learn more: https://buff.ly/cIICW5s
05/05/2025
π¨ THIS is what it looks like to design and equip institutional staff using our human-centered design process. It's SO inspiring to see leaders, partners, and students come together to boldly reimagine whatβs possible, with students at the center every step of the way.
π We're grateful to our incredible partners Cuyahoga Community College + Forsyth Technical Community College for making this work so impactful.
05/01/2025
π A big round of applause to our design community, RuralTogether, for co-hosting the 2025 Rural Summit with Partners for Rural Impact and 150+ rural professionals in ποΈ
β¨ Key Highlight: RuralTogether had the chance to hear from young individuals on how Alaska can balance honoring traditions for positive transformation.
π§‘ Head to ruraltogether.org to learn more on how YOU can join this community!
π‘ According to βGraduates of are more likely to have professors who care about them."
This is why alumni say attending community college was their π π Happy π₯³
π April is ! Sooo throughout the month of , we invite you to join us in showing the world why attending a community college is the π₯³
π We're also celebrating our Growth Engine Fellows Cohort 1.0 funded by Walmart who just concluded their journey with the Lab! Don't miss their webinar: https://buff.ly/8MtTDlV
Association of Community College Trustees
04/04/2025
βοΈ We'll be at the National Returning Citizens Conference π₯³
Session: Unlocking Talent Through Transferable Skills
π: Fri. April 11th | β°: 2:30 PM - 4 PM ET | π: Columbus, Ohio
π https://buff.ly/SQt5ZN1
π : Brian Rubin + Camieka Woodhouse-Willis
Click here to claim your Sponsored Listing.
Category
Contact the organization
Website
Address
Washington D.C., DC