Deep Dives with Trimeka Benjamin

22/03/2023

Communities in the Appalachian Region often experience isolation and economic disparity due to the geography of the region and the decline of the coal industry.

Today, in the final episode of the workforce mini-series, Gayle Manchin, Federal Co-Chair of the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), talks about the efforts the ARC supports in order to revitalize communities.

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https://deepdivestb.com/episodes/leveraging-legislative-partners-to-expand-workforce-development/

20/03/2023

In just two days, the finale for the Workforce mini-series will be LIVE!

Federal Co-Chair for the Appalachian Regional Commission, Gayle Manchin, talks about how the ARC’s initiatives combat economic disparities in the communities within the thirteen states that make up the Appalachian Region.

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https://deepdivestb.com/workforce-mini-series/

07/03/2023

Students living in rural communities have an entrepreneurial mindset because they are accustomed to having a lack of access to resources. In the latest episode of the Workforce Mini-Series, Dr. Rebecca Corbin talks about her work at the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship and how their projects support community colleges in their effort to expand access to education. Tune in NOW by following the link below.

https://deepdivestb.com/episodes/cultivating-entrepreneurship-in-workforce-education/

Rebecca Corbin is president & CEO of the Entrepreneurship (NACCE), a leading non-profit membership organization dedicated to increasing entrepreneurship offerings and thinking at over 300 community colleges across the country. She has forged several new partnerships with national Foundations to adva...

27/02/2023

Strong business and community partnerships are essential to the success of Workforce Development programs in higher education.

Tune in NOW to hear Dr. Micheal McDonough’s approach to building strong business partnerships at the New Jersey Consortium of Community Colleges and at Raritan Valley Community College. He discusses internships, apprenticeships and job opportunities that contribute to student success; and alignment of course curriculum with labor market needs. Follow the link in our bio to listen.

20/02/2023

Dr. Daria Willis, President of Howard Community College, has seen with her own eyes the impact that a strong Workforce Development program can have on a college. Tune in now to listen to episode 2 of the Workforce Mini-Series: The Future of the Workforce Student. Follow the link in our bio or search “Deep Dives with Trimeka Benjamin” wherever you get your podcasts.

17/02/2023

“If we don’t do something and do it now, we are going to have some problems down the road,” - Dr. Daria Willis, President of Howard Community College.

Tune in this Monday, February 20th for the next episode of the Workforce mini-series, “The Future of the Workforce Student” by following the link in our bio to hear Dr. Willis discuss the importance of being agile and flexible in order to respond to the needs of the community.

13/02/2023

How can colleges create an ecosystem of lifelong learning by being nimble and adjusting to the community’s needs?

Dr. Moore discusses this question and shares what she has learned about the importance of career education from her work with colleges across the country on “Deep Dives with Trimeka Benjamin,” a higher education podcast that highlights in-depth strategies that propel colleges forward.

We talk about the integration of workforce programs into the overall college strategy, bringing businesses into education, and bringing partners on board. Tune in NOW by following the link in our bio or wherever you get your podcasts.

10/02/2023

Dr. Kimberly Moore is a trailblazer in the world of Workforce Development. Are you ready to take the leap at your institution to support retention efforts and student success? Tune in on Monday to hear Dr. Moore’s approach to retention, upskilling, and small wins in Workforce Development.

Follow the link in bio to subscribe to “Deep Dives with Trimeka Benjamin” to make sure you don’t miss an episode of the Workforce Crash Course.

09/02/2023

In the ever-changing world of higher education, it is imperative that institutions are always prepared to make changes to best serve their students. With the impending enrollment crisis, it is even more important now than ever that community colleges reposition themselves to be set up for success.

Tune into the new season of "Deep Dives with Trimeka Benjamin" where four higher ed leaders in the world of Workforce Development share their expertise. In this season we dive into the question: Why now?

Don't miss this crash course in successful Workforce Development programs, premiering this Monday, February 13, by following the link in bio to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

25/08/2022

“If you knew over 80% of your students said “my instructor doesn't know that I work,” what would you do about it?” Dr. García poses the tough questions to higher education leaders in her episode with “Deep Dives with Trimeka Benjamin.” Tune in today to learn more about building solutions to help “working learners” succeed.

https://deepdivestb.com/episodes/dr-linda-garcia-building-success-for-the-working-learner/

22/08/2022

Gregory Haile, president of Broward College, believes in the power that community college have in transforming the economy. On "Deep Dives with Trimeka Benjamin," he shares how he led Broward to create Broward UP - with the support of more than 25 business, community and philanthropic partners. In just one year, Broward UP has served more than 3,000 students in providing workforce training certifictions aimed at upskilling and increasing earning potential.

https://deepdivestb.com/episodes/greg-haile-breaking-the-mold-innovation-in-workforce-training-opportunities/

18/11/2021

🚨 EPISODE 5 IS LIVE!
Dr. Tonjua Williams will be recounting much of her experience pursuing the presidency at St. Petersburg College, elaborating on the hurdles she encountered and how she was able to overcome them. She drops gems on the ways in which courage and conviciton have helped her succeed, and continue to do so. You don't want to miss this one!

16/11/2021

WE'RE BACKKKK! This week's episode is bringing Dr. Tonjua Williams, President of St.Petersburg College, to the stage. So here's the deal: Dr. Williams will be discussing her time at St. Petersburg College prior to becoming president, and her willingness to fail to achieve her goal. Dive in with us on Thursday to gain insight on the "Confessions of an Internal Candidate"

15/10/2021

It's not secret that student debt affects a majority of community college students. It isn't often that a college executive can say his or her student body has record lows for financial aid, without impacting enrollment - but Dr. Neal can.

To find out how he and his faculty have been able to achieve such a goal, tune into this week’s episode!

11/10/2021

During last week's episode, Dr. Garcia recommended that we speak with someone who has truly redefined serving worker learners. This week, we are following her recommendation with Dr. Philip Neal, President of Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College. He's going to share how his team tackled redesigning the school’s onboarding process enhanced their student advising and made a powerful impact on their retention efforts.

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10/10/2021

I have a secret for you - the "Deep Dives with Trimeka Benjamin" team is already planning two special bonus episodes. One of these episode will take a closer look at a population of the working learners that we discussed with Dr. Garcia last week - working learners who are parents. What types of challenges would you be interested in hearing more about during this future episode?

08/10/2021

🚨 EPISODE 2 IS LIVE!

In this episode, we're speaking with Dr. Garcia at CCSSE and how they are answering the tough questions that are imperative to student working-learner success:
1. How does your college consider working learners in policy and practice, such as scheduling and course offerings?
2. What are the expectations of faculty for getting to know students and understanding the external responsibilities that these students have?
3. How does the college encourage and train advisors and other staff members to talk with students about balancing work and school?

Tune in today and we'd love to hear your thoughts to how your College addresses these three questions.

08/10/2021

Have you listened to this week’s episode yet? We'd love to hear your thoughts and comments below. If you haven't had a chance to listen, you can find the episode on our website. https://deepdivestb.com/episodes/dr-linda-garcia-building-success-for-the-working-learner/

06/10/2021

We're still in awe of Thursday's conversation with barrier breaker Madeline Pumariega. Her ability to turn and pull not just women but people who believe in the mission and education as she does — MIND-BLOWING!

Take a listen!

https://deepdivestb.com/episodes/president-madeline-pumariega-what-it-means-to-be-the-first-the-journey-the-accolades-and-the-burdens/

30/09/2021

🚨 NEW EPISODE ALERT! The first episode of Season 2 is now available! On this episode, President Madeline Pumariega shares the journey and challenges she overcame to reach her presidency at Miami Dade College, and how she approached her first 100 days as President. Take a listen today on your favorite streaming platform or https://deepdivestb.com/

29/09/2021

🔊 Tomorrow we're kicking off Season 2 with President Madeline Pumariega. Curious about how she tackled her first 100 days at Miami Dade College? We dive into what she accomplished in tomorrow's episode. Check out the webiste tomorrow for access to the episode or subscribe on your favorite podcast platform!

29/09/2021

🔊 Tomorrow we're kicking off Season 2 with President Madeline Pumariega. Curious about how she tackled her first 100 days at Miami Dade College? We dive into what she accomplished in tomorrow's episode. Check out the webiste tomorrow for access to the episode or subscribe on your favorite podcast platform!

26/09/2021

Only 4 days before our Season 2 premiere with President Madeline Pumariega!
Subscribe today to be one of the first to know!

24/09/2021

Less than one week until the premiere of Season 2 with President Madeline Pumariega! Subscribe on your favorite streaming platform or sign up at www.deepdivestb.com to be the first to know when the episode is live!

02/09/2021

We ended Season 1 of "Deep Dives with Trimeka Benjamin" with Dr. Lowery-Hart, President of Amarillo College. Today, he returns on the other side of the mic and is asking Trimeka to dive deep. Catch the episode on our website or your favorite streaming platform!

https://deepdivestb.com/episodes/dr-russell-lowery-hart-the-other-side-of-the-mic/

02/09/2021

Here's the deal, we can't keep you in suspense forever! "Deep Dives with Trimeka Benjamin" is finally BACK and we are kicking this season off a little different.

The tables have turned and Dr. Lowery-Hart, President of Amarillo College, returns on the other side of the mic and is asking me to dive deep. Listen to a teaser now and get ready for this Thursday's episode by subscribing wherever you get your favorite podcasts.

18/08/2021

Trimeka Benjamin is back in the studio preparing for Season 2! To kick off the season, we're flipping the script and putting Trimeka in the seat of being interviewed. Thank you Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart for serving as host for this special episode.

Mark your calendars, this special episode will be release next week.

29/07/2021

Your Thursdays are about to get even better! Starting this August, tune in each week for "Deep Dives with Trimeka Benjamin" season 2 episodes where we bring you in-depth discussions on trends and strategies that are impacting the higher education industry.