Resetting Our Future: Impact ED
Leveraging existing community college assets to rebuild a more equitable economy
Leveraging existing community college assets to rebuild a more equitable economy
Leveraging existing community college assets to rebuild a more equitable economy
Educational policy & reform (general), Organizations & institutions, Small business
This book provides leaders with insights into how entrepreneurial thinking and action can put local communities on the path to recovery from the economic devastation induced by the COVID-19 pandemic. Entrepreneurship offers a roadmap to the future. NACCE members colleges' newly evolved programs benefit local communities, fuel economic growth, and create more equitable opportunities for those who have been historically marginalized. This pathway leads to recovery, hope and a more caring, creative, and equitable society.
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“If we want to have a more just and equitable economy, we have to empower more Americans not just to get a job, but to create jobs. The authors of Impact ED have developed a clear and compelling roadmap to bring entrepreneurship to communities across the country.” ~ Thomas Kalil, Chief Innovation Officer, Schmidt Futures
"Impactful, and empathetic education is more critical today than in recent memory. The dynamic nature of education and society needs a compass to guide us toward a future that is unknown. This book provides rich direction on how entrepreneurship instruction provides a bridge between education today and the workforce skills of tomorrow.” ~ Governor Jeb Bush, Florida (1999-2007)
“The pandemic and economic recession have given leaders a great opportunity to work collectively to reimagine the delivery of higher education and workforce training. This book provides a roadmap to that destination.” ~ J. Noah Brown, President & CEO, Association for Community College Trustees (ACCT)
“This publication not only captures the stories of entrepreneurs who benefited by the visionary work of community colleges, it also captures the spirit and dedicated actions of those community college leaders who piloted and scaled this work on their campuses.” ~ Jen Worth, Senior Vice President for Workforce and Economic Development, American Association of Community Colleges (AACC)
"This book offers a roadmap that provides hope to those of us in the trenches and a renewed understanding of the power of community colleges and HBCUs." ~ Caroline E.W. Glackin, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship, Fayetteville State University
“Intuit has a culture of empathy and sharing that is reflected in design thinking, which is core to our business, and this amazing new book reveals a clear roadmap for levelling the playing field of opportunity through authentic partnerships, which is what Intuit Education strives to accomplish each day.” ~ David Zasada, Vice President, Education and Corporate Responsibility, Intuit
“The authors bring extraordinary experience and passion to this work and invite you into their world where every student has an opportunity, everyone is supported and valued, and there are no limits.” ~ Doan Winkel, Ph.D., John J. Kahl, Sr. Chair in Entrepreneurship at John Carroll University