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Pathways to Prosperity Summit Illuminates Future of Entrepreneurship Education in Tallahassee | The Pathways to Prosperity Summit, held from June 4-6 in Tallahassee, concluded as a resounding success, bringing together 120 attendees from 13 states and 35 colleges to advance the landscape of entrepreneurship education. The summit, which successfully raised $27,000 in sponsorship, featured insightful presentations from four distinguished NACCE Board Members, sharing their expertise and vision for fostering entrepreneurial ecosystems. A highlight of the event was the inaugural "Wayfinder Award," presented to Carlene Cassidy of the Ratcliffe Foundation, recognizing her exceptional contributions and leadership in supporting Pathways to Prosperity. Attendees also enjoyed "amazing tours" delivered by Tallahassee State College, showcasing their innovative programs and facilities that are shaping the next generation of entrepreneurs. The summit served as a pivotal gathering for educators and stakeholders committed to empowering students with the skills and mindset needed for future success. | |
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| | Unlock Revenue Growth: Strategic Sales for Colleges & Universities Seminar | | Join us on August 11 for the Strategic Sales for Colleges and Universities Seminar, an immersive, one-day training experience hosted at Hillsborough Community College. Designed specifically for college and university professionals, this seminar offers a practical and powerful approach to building a successful customized training division. Participants will explore essential sales skills, from conducting effective training needs assessments to crafting compelling proposals and navigating the full sales process—including overcoming procrastination and buyer paralysis. The session will emphasize how sales integrates into your marketing strategy, with special focus on leveraging social media, running community assessments, and applying Kirkpatrick’s 4 Levels of Training Outcomes. Through interactive workshops and expert-led discussions, Directors, Deans, and VPs will gain actionable strategies and peer-driven insights to lead sales conversations and drive institutional growth. Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your approach to training and development sales! Click here for details. | | Master Class: AI-Assisted Grant Writing for Community Colleges & Nonprofits | |
Unlock the future of funding with AI-Assisted Grant Writing, a dynamic master class designed for community colleges and nonprofit professionals. Join us on Monday, June 16, and Wednesday, June 18, from 2–4 p.m. ET via Zoom for a hands-on exploration of how artificial intelligence can revolutionize your grant development process. More than just a tech trend, this training shows how AI can strategically support every phase of the grant lifecycle—from prospecting to compliance—while keeping your mission front and center. Drawing from over $225 million in funded proposals and real-world case studies, participants will learn to use AI tools ethically and effectively to boost competitiveness, reduce burnout, and streamline workflows. Ideal for grant writers, development teams, workforce leaders, and advancement professionals, this session includes practical templates, customizable prompts, and proven workflows you can implement immediately. Registration includes Zoom access—don’t miss this opportunity to build smarter, more sustainable grant systems.
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Call For Proposals open for 2025 NACCE Annual Conference
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Join the NACCE Community of Entrepreneurial Leaders and Innovators
The NACCE (National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship) community of entrepreneurial leaders and practitioners is preparing for our annual conference, where we come together to celebrate the entrepreneurial mindset and foster innovative action. For our upcoming NACCE 2025 Conference, we invite you to be part of exchanging best practices, experiences, and lessons from both successes and setbacks.
Deadline to submit is July 18.
Submit Your Proposal Today.
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The Summer issue of NACCE’s Community College Entrepreneurship is now underway, and we’d like to include news about what you are doing at your community college or organization that involves entrepreneurial best practices, innovation, workforce development, or curriculum.
Always welcome are feature articles about entrepreneurial successes at your college, highlighting aspiring or established entrepreneurs. We also welcome short news items for “Member News,” as well as summaries of books or articles about entrepreneurship for our “What Are You Reading?” section.
The deadline to submit material is Monday, June 23. Please forward all submissions to NACCE editor Carol Savage at editor@nacce.com.
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The National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) offers customized training and consulting services designed to help colleges and nonprofits drive innovation, boost enrollment, and align programs with workforce needs. Whether you're seeking to build a revenue-generating workforce division, integrate entrepreneurial thinking into faculty development, or conduct strategic program audits, NACCE provides both online and onsite solutions tailored to your goals.
Services include the NACCE Leadership Academy, workforce and customized training solutions, entrepreneurial mindset and faculty development, program audits and strategic planning, keynote speakers for state conferences and convocations, and grant and funding assistance. For more information or to set up a customized training, email Trenton Hightower, Executive Director of Membership and Workforce Development, at hightower@nacce.com.
| | Welcome to SkillPointe Corner | | |
Skilled Trades Entrepreneurship is a great opportunity to turn a passion for a specific skill into a lucrative source of income. It allows individuals to transform their interests into a revenue-generating venture.
The skilled trades encompass more than just a profession; it provides a hands-on pathway to entrepreneurship and business ownership, leading to financial independence. The growing demand for skilled labor presents a unique opportunity for aspiring tradespeople to redefine their roles as business innovators creating economic mobility.
Industry pathways include Transportation, Public Service, and Manufacturing, offering entrepreneurship opportunities in areas such as Trucking, Auto Body Repair, Criminal Investigation, Paralegal Services, and Semiconductor Technology.
Skilled Trades Entrepreneurship empowers tradespeople to leverage their expertise to start their own businesses, working as service providers, contractors, or creative professionals. By exploring entrepreneurship opportunities within the skilled trades, individuals can open doors to passion, purpose, and innovation, ultimately creating a legacy that benefits their families, communities, and career satisfaction.
Each month we will highlight a career, college, process and/or individual. We are accepting ideas and suggested stories, so please send them to logan@nacce.com with the subject “The SkillPointe Corner.”
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