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Learn more about the POWER Women's Leadership Academy and what year three is looking like.

Looking for strategies to diversify your CTE workforce and organizations to reach out to or build relationships with to recruit diverse professionals from specific careers? Would you like examples to model? Check out this resource, we know you can't accomplish this task in a vacuum!!

While the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act (Perkins V) makes no mention of educator diversity initiatives on the state level, it does require states to use their leadership funding for recruiting, preparing or retaining CTE teachers through preservice, professional development or leadership development programs. Locally, Perkins funds recipients are required to use funds to support professional development of the educator workforce and are permitted to use funds to support recruitment and retention activities and must consider teacher diversity as part of the comprehensive local needs assessment (CLNA). Combined, the state-level leadership funds and local Perkins funds can create more opportunities for recruiting Career Technical Education (CTE) teachers that are demographically representative of the learners they serve. To explore more ways to fund and develop a CTE teacher pipeline, check out State and Local Strategies for Diversifying the CTE Educator Workforce https://lnkd.in/eR9hj2Zm

I cannot speak highly enough about the great program that the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce puts on every year. Being a young(er) leader in an organization, especially one that oversees higher-level employees, can be challenging in ways you may not initially realize. Building camaraderie and professional relationships with a smaller and smaller number of peers as you move up the chain can be isolating. The Community Leadership Insitute (CLI) can provide young leaders with the peer-to-peer guidance, professional relationships, and frankly friendships that are so critical to the growth of young leaders in Central Mass. For a region that is often times overlooked, NCMCoC is doing their part to prepare the next cohort of true economic and community leaders. Thanks to Kat Deal and Roy Nascimento for their continued leadership in North Central Mass. #ncmcoc #leadership

More great news from Hood College! Learn more about the Ph.D. program in Counselor Education and Supervision via the link below.

Did you know that Board Leadership Training (BLT) can be a great tool to develop well-rounded leadership skills for both current and aspiring board members? According to ArtsFund's 2023 Annual Report, 21.8% of BLT participants reported no previous board experience and 71.8% reported some board leadership experience. In 2023, BLT faculty facilitated curriculum like Racial Equity in Board Practices, Strategic Planning, and Legal Practices in Nonprofit Governance. Learn more about BLT in 2023 by visiting https://bit.ly/3XgE9IS

Founder and CEO of Young Visionaries Youth Leadership Academy and Terrance Stone School and Community Consultants, Terrance Stone, recently spoke to High Desert Youth about the significance of persevering towards your goals and dreams, despite negative influences that may try to derail you. Mr. Stone's message was clear: don't let anything stop you from achieving your aspirations. Negative influences can come in many forms, such as peer pressure, societal norms, and even self-doubt. However, it's important to stay focused on your goals and not give in to these negative influences. As the CEO of two organizations that focus on youth leadership and community development, Mr. Stone has seen firsthand the positive impact that can come from staying true to your goals and dreams. His message resonated with the High Desert Youth, inspiring them to stay motivated and persevere towards their own aspirations. Remember, it's important to stay focused on your goals and not let negative influences hold you back. Keep pushing forward and striving towards your dreams!

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This month's Alumni Spotlight is Henry Decoo from Entech! HOMETOWN: Bronx, NY TITLE: Director of Sales COMPANY: Entech LEADERSHIP YEAR: 2020 How do you stay connected with area professionals? "I stay connected with area professionals by utilizing a mix of networking events, online platforms like LinkedIn, and my participation on the Leadership Sarasota Council and Leadership Alumni Committee. I also engage in industry-specific associations, attend professional development programs, and foster relationships through informal meetings and community involvement to build a strong network of connections." What was the most impactful part about the Leadership Sarasota program? "The most impactful part of the program was getting to go behind the scenes and learning about how all of the different segments of the business community come together to advance the Sarasota community. This helped me to get a better understanding of how I can help to contribute to our community’s growth and prosperity by getting more involved." What’s the best piece of professional advice you have been given? "Solve a problem or go away. We are either helping people achieve their goals or solve their problems. That’s the mentality we need to have when we are conducting business."

Session topics will include: Declining Enrollment, Educating Future Ready Students, Navigating Conflict, Chronic Absenteeism, Teacher Shortage, Academic Achievement for All, Artificial Intelligence: Beyond the Hype, Meeting the Needs of all Students, and a NYSED Panel Discussion