Degrees vs. Skills: Why Companies are Cautious About Hiring New Grads and How Colleges Can Align with Workforce Needs

February 11, 2025, Noon ET

Marketing Trends 2025

February 13, 2025, 2 p.m. ET

Fostering Entrepreneurial Thinking

February 18, 2025, 1 p.m. ET

Explore NACCE Membership Benefits

February 19, 2025, 3:30 p.m. ET

Pitch for the Skilled Trades Competition - Ask Me Anything

March 13, 2025, 2 p.m. ET

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NACCE Launches New Pilot with Epixego

The National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE), North America’s leading advocate for entrepreneurship education and programming for community and technical colleges, has announced a new partnership and pilot program with Epixego, a National Science Foundation winner. Epixego is a mentoring solution software that helps expand student access to peer-to-peer mentoring in the classroom.

NACCE Connects at the Workforce Development Institute (WDI) in Coronado, CA

NACCE Board members Dr. Jim Murdaugh, President of Tallahassee State College (FL) and Dr. Lisa Avery, President of Linn-Benton Community College (OR), Dr. Rebecca Corbin, President & CEO of NACCE and Teresa Duncan, Vice President of Workforce Development and Community Engagement for Roane State Community College (TN) presented a workshop about growing small business resources and partners. We appreciate Jen Worth, Sr. Vice President for Workforce Development at the AACC for providing us with this opportunity.

At WDI the NACCE Board convened its first meeting of the Workforce Solutions Advisory Council. We appreciate the participation of Dr. Laura Ullrich, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, Dr. Rebecca Corbin, NACCE, Reza Jafari, Social Entrepreneur, Dr. Trenton Hightower, NACCE, Teresa Duncan, Roane State Community College, Dr. Jim Murdaugh, Tallahassee State College, Dr. Destry Dokes, San Jacinto Community College, and Steven Partridge, Northern Virginia Community College.

STRIVE Success Story: From Military Missions to Aerial Mastery: How a Former UAV Pilot Built Eagle Eye Sky

During Morgan Turner's time in the military, he served as a UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) pilot, where he developed advanced skills in UAV operations, mission planning, and safety protocols. His duties included conducting comprehensive pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight checks, ensuring mission readiness, and performing launch and recovery operations. Additionally, he conducted Reconnaissance, and Surveillance, contributing to critical military intelligence efforts. He also took on equipment management tasks, troubleshooting and maintaining communication systems, power sources, and vehicles. These experiences provided him with a solid foundation in aviation, discipline, and a strong commitment to precision, qualities that now drive his civilian career.

After returning from the Army as a UAV operator, Morgan found himself drawn to the commercial potential of drones in photography and videography. Many veterans in his field often transition into government or military contracting, but he felt a strong pull to carve his own path. Inspired by his military experience and a desire to explore new applications of small drones, he founded Eagle Eye Sky to bring professional aerial imagery to a wide range of clients. The name reflects his appreciation for the eagle—a symbol often associated with military aviation—and his deep connection to the skills he developed in service. At Eagle Eye Sky, Morgan's mission is to use his military-honed expertise to deliver outstanding imagery that meets the highest standards of safety and quality. As a fully licensed operator, he brings integrity and attention to detail to every project, helping clients in real estate, construction, and other sectors showcase their work from unique perspectives. His goal is to make Eagle Eye Sky a trusted leader in aerial photography, setting a high bar for professionalism in the industry.

Click here for more information about STRIVE, NACCE's partnership with Syracuse University's Institute for Military Families.

V-CAP meets you where you are in your entrepreneurial journey

The Veteran Capital Readiness Initiative (V-CAP) can connect you to the programs and resources you need to start or grow a business.

IVMF’s V-CAP, in partnership with the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE), provides free technical assistance and educational resources to help veteran and military-connected entrepreneurs become financially ready and build a path to success.

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Pathways to Prosperity: Empowering Community Colleges for a Brighter Future

Join us for the best networking opportunity of the summer!

The Pathways to Prosperity event, hosted by NACCE, is set to bring together leaders, educators, and innovators to explore new ways community colleges can drive economic growth and opportunity. Taking place June 4-6, 2025, this gathering will focus on workforce development, entrepreneurship, and pathways to career success for students and local communities.

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Unlock Up to $5,000 in Grants: Transform Your IP Curriculum with the Educators in Residence 2.0 Program

The Educators in Residence (EIR) 2.0 program, created by Michelson IP in partnership with National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE), is transforming how community college educators teach intellectual property. Over 80 NACCE member colleges have participated, equipping educators with the tools to bring IP to life for students in real-world contexts.

Experience an in-depth overview of how you may earn a grant of up to $5,000 to enhance courses in IP education on Thursday, February 27, at 10 a.m. PT. The webinar will cover:

Program Goals and Support: Understand the EIR 2.0 program objectives and the valuable support available to applicants.
Updated Recruitment Process: Discover the streamlined recruitment process, key deadlines, and how to apply.
Cohort Experience: Learn how collaboration with fellow educators can enrich the classroom experience for all.
Internal Collaboration: Gain tips on working together with cohort members to implement IP education more effectively across your institution.

You won't want to miss the opportunity to learn how the EIR 2.0 program can help shape the future of your curriculum and your students’ learning experience. Register here.

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