Strategic partnerships Partner with Allen Community College on workforce development initiatives and apprenticeship programs, leveraging recent grant activity and new leadership in academic affairs to co-create funded training that aligns with local employer needs.

Apprenticeship expansion Leverage the Kansas Registered Apprenticeship Grant momentum to propose scalable apprenticeship tracks in high-demand sectors, offering turnkey program design, vendor management, and placement support to boost enrollment and employer engagement.

Healthcare collaboration Capitalizing on the $5M health and community center grant in partnership with USD 258, present healthcare workforce solutions, continuing education, and certificate programs that feed into the new facility and address regional caregiver shortages.

Digital learning uplift Highlight and monetize online and multimodal course delivery capabilities to attract non-traditional students and working professionals, offering flexible pathways and accelerated credentials that translate to higher enrollment and retention.

Funding and grants Offer grant-writing support, government relations, and program funding strategies to secure additional state or federal monies for new programs, equipment, and expansion, aligning with the college’s grant administrator and government relations leadership.