Teri Crawford

Yesterday, Natcast.org announced $11.5 million in funding through the National Science and Technology Council Workforce Partner Alliance program, including a $1.7 million grant to expand semiconductor technician training at Maricopa Community Colleges. Since 2018, Arizona’s #semiconductor industry has experienced a 22% increase in employment growth. With more than 200 semiconductor companies located throughout the state, we know Arizona will continue to be a hub for innovation, furthering the need for a skilled workforce. Thanks to our existing program offerings and key industry partnerships, our system is uniquely positioned to respond to the industry’s rapidly changing workforce demands. This funding will not only allow us to enhance our current program offerings but also provide training opportunities to a diverse group of learners, including women, students of color, and first-generation college students—resulting in a more diverse and qualified technician workforce. Read our full story to learn more: https://bit.ly/47G00MW

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Your will tells the story of your life and values to the next generation, and it’s easier to set up than you think. August is Make-A-Will Month. Learn more about establishing or updating your will. Express your generosity in your will:

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The largest high school in Texas is twice the size of Buckingham Palace - and they use Minga to run efficiently! Join our upcoming webinar with Allen High School to learn about the innovative strategies that have streamlined their administrative processes, enhanced communication, and fostered a connected school community. Link below! #edtech #webinar

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Recruiting students doesn't require a huge budget. With the right strategy, you can recruit students with time and no money.   As a consultant who works with graduate programs wanting to increase their enrollment and diversity, I often advise people on the importance of hosting more information sessions to improve their touchpoints and visibility with aspiring students.   An excellent example of effective promotion is Ashley Tull and Texas Christian University's approach to promoting their Higher Ed Leadership Ed.D. program with simplicity. Here are the four major points the flyer conveys to aspiring students that you should also consider:   1. Hold one session per month, providing options for students to learn about your program, especially those who aren't local. 2. Host a 1-hour event - keeping the event concise and informative. 3. Clearly state the purpose of the event and what attendees will learn from it. 4. Highlight what the program offers, such as flexible classes, GRE optional, and suitability for working or adult learners.   Here are four quick and easy changes I would recommend:   1. Instead of email, provide a short URL to a registration link that asks a few questions about the attendees' background and interests in an Ed.D. 2. Include a value proposition statement that outlines what the program offers to help attendees professionally and why the investment would be worthwhile. 3. Clearly specify the time zone, as not everyone may be aware that TCU is located in Texas, in the Central Standard Time Zone. 4. Include an image showing faculty and students interacting to add visual appeal to the flyer.   I love helping programs create low-cost, effective recruitment strategies to attract talented individuals who can succeed in their programs.   If you want to learn more about my work related to graduate student recruitment, feel free to send me a message or visit https://lnkd.in/e29VP-35.

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