Education LinkageLink Kelley Bolden BaileySA Education Linkage Chair

Special Guest PresenterLink Doby FlowersArts Facet ChairTallahassee (FL) Chapter

Education Linkage:

Education Linkage:

Together We Can…

Education Linkage:

Together We Can…State & Community Partnerships…

Education Linkage:

Together We Can…State & Community PartnershipsLinking Together To Increase Scholarship Dollars

Webinar Objectives The Historically Black Colleges and

Universities Initiative Increased Scholarship Opportunities for

Deserving Youth Partnerships Between Community

Colleges, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and Link Chapters

State Pre-Paid College Fund Opportunities Case Study – Tallahassee (FL) Chapter Arts

Scholarship Iniative

Education Linkage Education Linkage supports President Barack Obama’s education initiative aimed at creating partnerships and alliances to educate and prepare youth for the 21st century workforce. The Links, Incorporated has forged the “Equation for Excellence Program” with community colleges and HBCUs.

Education Linkage –HBCU Initiative HBCU Initiative

Establishing / Strengthening the relationship between HBCUs and local Links chapters

Provide additional linkages within the local community to enhance exposure to HBCU programs (scholarships, summer camps, artistic performances, etc.)

Enhance / Establish Links scholarship opportunities in Facet Areas

Education Linkage –Increase Scholarship Opportunities

Book Stipends Transportation Awards Links Networking Luncheons

Partnerships with local organizations to provide sponsorships Corporate sponsors Like-minded community organizations Local governmental entities

Education Linkage –HBCUs, CCs, and Links Serving as a communication conduit

between local HBCUs and local CCs HBCU “Lounge” Rooms on CC campuses Fellowship / scholarship opportunities

Supporting recruitment events High School Mentees and CC

representatives CC Mentees and HBCU representatives

Your Chapter Is Already On Board! Review current program thrusts Identify current program components

that align with Education Linkage focus areas

Focus on the Service Delivery Model to support the program implementation and sustainability

Special Presentation

Pre-Paid College FundCase Study

Arts Facet Scholarship Initiative

Link Doby Flowers,Arts Facet Chair

Tallahassee (FL) Chapter

Case Study History of the Arts Scholarship Initiative

in Tallahassee Fund Raising Suggestions Lessons Learned Florida Resources

https://www.floridaprepaidcollegefoundation.com/project-stars-calendar.aspx

Resources for other States https://www.law.uh.edu/ihelg/documents/StatePrepaid.pdf

Contact Information Link Kelley Bolden Bailey,

SA Education Linkage Chair kelley_bailey@hotmail.com 850-212-4157

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Education Linkage:

Together We Can…State & Community PartnershipsLinking Together To Increase Scholarship Dollars