Nominations Open for Entrepreneurial President of the Year

Dr. Kelli Chaney, President of TCAT Knoxville , Tennessee, winner in 2024, receiving the Entrepreneurial President of the Year Award from Dr. Lee Lambert, Chancellor of Foothill-De Anza Community College District in California, winner in 2023

The Entrepreneurial President of the Year Award is NACCE's highest individual honor for presidential leadership. Presented annually at the NACCE conference, this award recognizes a community college president or chancellor who exemplifies entrepreneurial leadership and innovation in higher education.

The awardee will have demonstrated exceptional commitment to NACCE's mission --- advancing entrepreneurial mindset and innovative action in classrooms, on campuses, and in communities --- to elevate prosperity for all.

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Empowering Entrepreneurs: Building Social Capital and Skills

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Everyday Entrepreneur Student in the News

Provo dressmaker Teresa Jack is scrambling to fill orders for a party dress she designed last year and planned to create a business plan as part of her Everyday Entrepreneur class this spring at Salt Lake Community College. Read more.

NACCE CEO to be Honored by GlobalMindED in June

Exciting news! Dr. Rebecca Corbin, President & CEO of NACCE, will be honored as an Inclusive Leader by @GlobalMindED June 16 in Denver! Her work advancing entrepreneurial mindset & access in higher ed is creating lasting impact. Find out more.

Pathways to Prosperity Summit Includes Exciting Tour Options

At the Pathways to Prosperity Summit, attendees are invited to take part in exclusive, immersive tours that highlight the entrepreneurial spirit and workforce training excellence of the Tallahassee region.

On Wednesday, June 4, from 5:45 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., the Tallahassee Entrepreneurs Food & Beverage Tour offers a flavorful journey through some of the city’s most innovative culinary ventures, including Leon’s on Lake Ella, Hayward House, The Monroe, and The Walls Distillery. This ticketed experience ($65/person) includes transportation to and from the TSC campus.

Then, on Friday, June 6, from 9:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., join a guided tour of the Florida Public Safety Institute, a premier training facility set on 1,500 scenic acres in Gadsden County. This $65 experience includes transportation, hands-on opportunities with firearms and defensive tactics instructors, specialty demonstrations, and a lakeside lunch.

Also on Friday, from 10:30 a.m. to noon, a free tour of the Ghazvini Center for Healthcare Education will offer a close-up look at cutting-edge healthcare training programs. Don’t miss these opportunities to see workforce innovation in action!

Welcome to SkillPointe Corner

The Skilled Trades industry is constantly evolving, making it essential for individuals to engage in upskilling, reskilling, and new skilling to foster career growth, business ownership, and entrepreneurship.

Upskilling involves learning updated information, refining old techniques, and enhancing existing skill sets. This practice is crucial for staying competitive not only among professionals already in the field but also with newcomers entering the industry.

Reskilling refers to the training needed for an entirely new role within the same industry. This includes acquiring new knowledge and skills in order to adapt to changing economic conditions, automation, and workforce demands.

New skilling entails gaining an entirely new set of skills for a different career path or business venture. As new careers emerge, such as Nuclear Technician, there is an increasing demand for individuals to develop new skills through certifications and badges.



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.”

Call For Proposals open for 2025 NACCE Annual Conference

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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