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What are the top goals for out-of-school time programs working at the intersection of STEM, teen leadership, and community engagement? Our report finds that the highest-ranked goal was to excite and inspire teens about STEM, build confidence, and prepare teens for the workforce! ⚛️ What is your program's goal for your young people? Let us know below! Access the full report here: https://lnkd.in/g8YMwefQ

I am excited to jump in as instructor, guide, and expert support for these ambitious leaders in my community! #projectrun #leadership #professionaldevelopment #fortlewiscollege #smallbusiness #leaders #smallbusinessdevelopment #upskill #continuouslearning

Strategic planning: Fully executing a strategic plan requires focus on the follow through. A plan is simply a plan when it isn’t accompanied by action. Pressley Ridge is an innovative solutions organization who demonstrates incredible focus on strategic plan implementation with precision mission focus. Together, this team is guiding systemic change for positive outcomes within the communities we serve.

We’re calling on leaders, advocates and practitioners to bring their expertise and ideas forward. Submit your proposal by November 11th to lead a workshop or presentation that wil inspire and shape the future for opportunity youth. Choose from six transformative tracks—Policy and Advocacy, Youth Leadership, Holistic Supports, Youth Ecosystems, Living Wage Employment, and Education & Training, —each designed to drive meaningful impact. You may also select our data spotlight within each track! Share your innovative approaches, best practices, and findings to guide decision-making and strengthen our collective mission to improve outcomes for young people. https://lnkd.in/e64Txpte

Retention of young professionals is a critical issue in West Virginia. When early-career individuals see a clear path for personal and professional growth within the state, they are far more likely to plant roots here. Professional development serves as both a motivator and a retention tool by demonstrating that the state values its young workforce and is invested in their success. Providing growth opportunities is a prime way to keep employees of this generation involved, as well as incentivize them to stay within the same company. Check out this article I wrote for Generation West Virginia about how investing in professional development for your employees can strengthen your organization/company in the long-run!

The strategic plan will ensure the Rochester Community School District continues to provide high-quality education and innovative learning opportunities for each and every student over the next five years, through 2029. Continually advancing educational experiences for all students and staff can be achieved through an evolution of the systems that drive learning and teaching. The foundation for this evolution is the development of a vision. The vision outlines how Rochester Community Schools will continue to develop, support, enhance and drive forward learning through five key areas, while providing the basis for the district’s strategic planning. The five areas include learning, teaching, leadership, professional development and community engagement. Learn more at: www.rochester.k12.mi.us. #RCSpride

🎥 Hear from Last Year’s Leadership Belton Graduates! Curious about what Leadership Belton is all about? 🤔 Check out this video to hear firsthand from last year's participants about their experiences, the skills they gained, and the lasting connections they made. 🌟 From personal growth to community impact, discover why Leadership Belton is a life-changing journey. 🚀

Teach Plus teacher leaders and staff led multiple sessions at the Center for Black Educator Development’s 2024 Black Men in Education Convening. Pennsylvania Policy Fellowship alumnus Fatim Byrd, California Policy Fellowship alumnus Jacob Guthrie, and National Director of School Leadership Development Nicole Hughes led a panel titled, “What will it take? Making teaching radically more attractive, sustainable, and excellent.” Jacob Guthrie also participated in a panel titled “One Million Teachers Strong” with the One Million Teachers of Color Campaign that focused on addressing educator diversity.

SMART GROWTH AMERICA Thursday, June 20, 1:00 p.m. ET Complete Streets Webinar: Lessons Learned from On-the-Ground Safe Streets Projects from Alaska to Connecticut In 2023, Smart Growth America (SGA) hosted Complete Streets Leadership Academies in Alaska, California, Connecticut, and Tennessee. These four states joined local jurisdictions to help push their Complete Streets work further. The leadership academies are designed to increase capacity, improve relationships, and lead to immediate on-the-ground change through quick-build demonstration projects on dangerous state-owned arterials. Hear from program participants and SGA staff as they share what worked, what didn’t, and how those interested in these projects can leverage the experiences from this program to advance street safety in their own communities.

💼 Professional development isn’t just a perk—it’s a necessity. Employers who prioritize growth opportunities for their employees see increased engagement, stronger retention, and a more skilled workforce. GWV's Communications Manager Jen Iskow sat down with industry leaders, fellowship alumni, and GWV staff to explore how initiatives like leadership training, mentorship, and skill-building workshops can empower young talent to thrive without leaving the Mountain State. When businesses invest in their people, they send a clear message: Your growth matters. Let’s build a brighter future together, one opportunity at a time. 🌱 Read more at: https://lnkd.in/eRzptJcM