Innovations
July 27, 2023
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Join us for a dynamic workshop facilitated by Packback and the League for Innovation in the Community College, where educators and administrators come together to explore the role of AI in education and craft effective AI policies.
Discover existing AI policies, reflect on your institution's approach, and develop strategies to empower your students' use of AI.
If you sign up for this session, please make sure you come prepared with these two things:
A ChatGPT account (sign up here)
If applicable, your institution’s or department’s...
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November 6, 2024
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Academic and socioemotional readiness are crucial for student success in both college and the workforce, but the pandemic has significantly disrupted the development of these capabilities. As a result, many K-12 students are now struggling with foundational math, reading, and socioemotional skills, and these gaps are beginning to affect community colleges. This situation may worsen before it improves, with serious implications for students, the workforce, and communities.
To address readiness gaps, higher education institutions,...
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September 28, 2021
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Work and education are often disconnected. Many learners finish college or other programs with a skillset that no longer matches market demands and unprepared for the world of work. Colleges and universities are expected to be engines of economic mobility. And yet, postsecondary education doesn’t always deliver on its promise of a good job and rewarding career. Work-based learning, such as internships, apprenticeships, and employer projects, solves for that by helping students to develop career-relevant skills and apply their...
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Each of the 12 colleges/college districts participating in the Walmart Brighter Futures 2.0 Project is providing detailed information about the projects in an effort to disseminate promising and best practices. We hope that other colleges can benefit from the experiences of the Walmart Brighter Futures 2.0 colleges and college districts. Please note that the information posted in Toolkit and Resources is based on the 12 independent projects designed by each college/college district.
The Toolkit and Resources for each college/college district include the following: program summary; sample work...
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Resources from the Walmart Brighter Futures 2.0 Project
Section I
Program Summary
Section II
Sample Work Plan
Section III
Impact on Individual and Community
Section IV
Success Stories
Section V
Challenges and Lessons Learned
Section VI
Collaborative Partnerships
Section VII
Project Forms, Documents and Other Materials
Acceptance Letter
Interest Sheet
Scholarship Agreement
Section VIII
Project Publicity and Donor Recognition
Brochure
Flyer - Sustainability
Press Release 1
Press Release 2
Public Presentation
Public Service Announcement
Student Testimonials
Section IX
Sample Sustainability...
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